Moving the Peanuts Towards Water and Sky In the Peanut classroom our teaching team is focued on what we know the Peanuts themselves are excited about and ready to learn. But, how do we balance what the Peanuts are interested in with what we know they need to be learning through play? The most...
Summer Fun at Camp This summer, camp got off to a great start. The children are enjoying time at PIC, as well as taking many excursions off-campus. Here are some photos of the fun. At the Wissahickon. On the move. In the Wissahickon. Art at Camp. At Penn Museum. Exploring Eastern art and calligraphy...
written by Bumblebee Lead teacher Nicole Williams The Joy of Mud As a kid growing up, I was taught never to play in mud. It was described as being dirty, nasty, and messy. Needless to say that when I heard about International Mud Day, I was less than thrilled. I had an image of mud flying everywhere...
The Wonder of Wheels At a recent morning meeting the Rainbows discussed taking a neighborhood walk to look for wheels.“But what type of wheels?” the teachers asked. One Rainbow said “the wheels go round and round,” recalling a very, very popular song in our classroom. So the question was asked again...
photo taken by PIC parent Bryan Lathrop Schedule a night out in October with friends! At this annual fundraising event, PIC families, staff, and alumni mix and mingle while viewing children's art, enjoying a dinner buffet, and competitive silent auction bidding. How will ArtStart be successful? With...
PIC's annual Ice Cream Social will be held rain or shine on Thursday, July 30 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Stop by the blacktop after you pick up your child(ren) for a refreshing sweet treat.
PIC's annual Lemonade Lull will be held rain or shine on Wednesday, July 15 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Stop by the blacktop after you pick up your child(ren) to cool off with a cold drink and homemade cookies. PPP OPPORTUNITY: Bake a dozen cookies and bring them to share! Earn one hour of PPP. Cookies may...
Happy New Year...in July! While the calendar year begins in January and the school year begins in September, the new year for most non-profit organizations (including PIC) begins each July. When I reflect on all that happens at PIC over the course of one year, I have to smile. This past year has...
Looking Back, Looking Forward Now that the summer is upon us, the Dragontails are looking back on what we have done and learned in this highly formative year. As the excitement of the long-awaited vacation and anticipation for the new experience of becoming first graders sets in for the children in...
Stuttering in the Toddler Years The toddlers years are a time of language explosion! As part of this growth, each year in the Sunshine room, we usually have at least three or four children who begin stuttering. One day their language is stutter-free and the next day the stuttering starts. I always...
