Is your child entering Kindergarten in the fall? PIC invites all families in the community who have rising kindergarteners to join us at PIC on Sunday August 17 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm for a fun play date. Enjoy a casual time together with soon-to-be kindergarteners and their families. Learn what you...
SAVE-THE-DATE ArtStart 2014’s “Enchanted Garden” will come alive on Thursday, October 16 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm! Be sure to mark your calendars, and let your friends and family know about our annual silent auction fundraiser. The evening's decor will express this year's theme of an enchanted garden...
written by Lead Teacher Laura Graham Transitions and Traditions July was a month with many transitions for the Caterpillars. Three children moved up to toddler classrooms, new children joined the room, and I became a part of the Caterpillars teaching team. I also had the opportunity to experience my...
Each Thursday, PIC's Diversity Committee hosts Storytime in Clark Park. This past Thursday, PIC Grasshoppers Lead Teacher Brooks Wilson brought his banjo for a musically inspired good time. Thank you to PIC dad Stephen Hunt for sharing these great photos!
This summer, PIC welcomes local high school and college students in the classroom to provide training and meaningful experiences in the field of early education. At the same time, these young volunteers provide hands-on help to our teachers and support the development of our children. Through the...
written by Lead Teacher Jacob Kerner Planting seeds of community and learning A Peanut sunflower study As long as I’ve been working with young children, I have found that play surrounding plants has held incredible appeal and potential for learning. The speed at which plants grow from seed to sprout...
written by Rachel Isaacson Last Wednesday evening, PIC staff gathered for professional training on encouraging children to make meaningful connections with nature. We were grateful for the beautiful summer night! We began in small groups on the playground where teachers taught teachers. There was a...
PIC wants to thank our friends at UC Green and their fabulous UC Green Corps greening maintenance crew who have been caring for our new Magic Circle nature playground. Twice a week these hardworking folks brave the heat to help our plants stay watered and keep them green. They spend several hours...
