The PIC Plant Sale has become a West Philadelphia tradition! Here are the basics every PIC family needs to know about the event before we officially launch next week. More detailed information will be provided with the help of PIC's Room Parents, so keep an eye on your email! Of course, if you have...
Watch Us Grow! There is no question that a whole lot of growth happens in and around PIC! The obvious places to look for it are during transitions when children move from one classroom up to the next, when a PIC family adds a younger sibling to their clan and then to one of the infant rooms, or when...
Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup , which is set for Saturday, April 5th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Philadelphia residents are encouraged to come out and help rid Philadelphia of litter. In 2013, more than 13,000 volunteers helped collect over a million pounds of trash...
Should I Give PIC Children More Candy? Recently, as I was walking through the Big Gym on the way to visit some classrooms, a group of four-year-olds stopped me and asked, “What is your job at PIC?” Before I could respond, one of the children said, “She’s the one who gets to make our school more...
Surprising Young Teachers Every Friday is surprise Friday for the Dragontails and Starlights. The activities can be anything from an adventure to the laundromat, to group games, to a new glitter craft. On a recent Surprise Friday, the Starlights planned a special activity for the Dragontails. The...
The Plant Sale is PIC’s most volunteer-intensive event. It’s also a lot of fun! On Saturday, March 15, you can earn PPP and help make the KidPot sales a success! In preparation for pot painting, all of the pots need primer applied. We also have several other center-wide projects to tackle! We will...
Facing the Fussy Eater Toddlers can display some pretty irregular eating habits. One day they like certain foods you serve, the next day they don’t. Toddlers may not eat a certain kind of food at home, however eat the very same food in school. Many toddlers would rather drink their meals throughout...
Exploring the Great Outdoors Outdoor play is an excellent form of exercise that promotes health and nourishes physical development. It offers a completely diverse environment for children to learn and explore. Playing outdoors allows children to develop muscle strength, coordination, and also self...
2014 Summer Camp brochures and enrollment forms have been placed in all eligible family mailboxes and posted on the website. We give preference to currently enrolled families through the end of March, but space does fill up quickly so do enroll promptly. Contact Family Life Coordinator Lynne Piersol...
Last month, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey joined with its statewide coalition partners, to launch the Pre-K for PA campaign at events in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. The campaign’s goal is that all children in the Commonwealth are ready to succeed in school...
