As the Peanuts had been studying Art and Artists even before this amazing art installation, we felt lucky to be able to visit the chapel and check out what an artist had created in a space so near and dear to us at PIC! The Peanuts had already begun lots of open ended play with cutting, wrapping...
PIC is delighted to host our first author reading! PIC mom Asali Solomon will read from her new book Disgruntled on Wednesday, April 15, 5:30-7 pm in the small gym. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. RSVP to Deb Green if you plan to attend and if you need childcare.
PIC Program Coordinators Kharma Hicks and Tamara Clark will lead this discussion on young children’s identity development, supporting anti-bias attitudes, and understanding our diverse world. Please RSVP to Executive Director Deb Green if you are able to attend.
updated April 21, 2015 Sorry! Pre-orders for the 2015 PIC Plant Sale have closed. Don't miss our Sale Days on Friday, May 1 from 4 - 6 pm and Saturday, May 2 from 10 - 3 pm in the chapel next to PIC, which is located at 4205 Spruce Street. We will have a great selection of perennials, native plants...
PIC’s Coffee & Conversation discussion series continues on Wednesday, March 25 from 8:30-9:30 am in the Sweet Building's A-Z Room. Topic: Can I Come to Your Birthday Party? Friendship and the Social-Emotional Development of Young Children Peanut Lead Teacher Jacob Kerner will share his expertise and...
Welcome to the PMA – Peanut Museum of Art As our recent unit on building, construction, and tools was coming to an end, the Peanut teachers began planning what the class might focus on next. We began to notice a subtle change in how the Peanuts approached their building projects. Throughout our...
Starlights Participate in 2015 MLK Day of Service In 2014, the Starlights participated in the Day of Service by collecting much-needed supplies for the Schuylkill Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation. After last year's great success, we decided to participate in this important Day of Service again...
written by PIC's Preschool Program Coordinator Tamara Clark For more than a year now, PIC teachers have been dipping their toes into the deep and vast pool of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. The educators in Reggio Emilia have shared with us the idea that the environment is...
Inviting Rich Learning Inspired by Reggio Emilia, Rainbow teachers have taken a closer look at our values regarding childhood, education, and community. In our classroom, we encourage experiences that are rich in trust, laughter, and exploration. We value our time to play together, but we are also...
Playing to Learn! Playing is defined as “engaging in activities for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.” However, playing is an intricate aspect in child development. Play is a dynamic, ever-changing process that is multi-sensory, interactive, creative, and...
