Exploring Power It is not uncommon to see children running around open spaces, chasing one another, perhaps even pointing pretend weapons at each other. Postures of heros, doctors, and even families show an understanding of natural orders of power. “Good guys” and “bad guys” are common archetypes in...
Building Bridges to Kindergarten The transition from prek to kindergarten is a big one. New teachers and a new school can be hard for most five year olds, not to mention the change from learning through play to direct instruction and more academic skill building. In the Starfish classroom we took a...
We’re happy to announce PIC's slate of nominees for the 2017 Board of Directors election. These individuals have been selected by the current Board for their deep expertise and broad experience. For the 2017-19 board term, there are eight seats open for election. Five new candidates and three...
Come Potluck and Play All PIC families and staff are invited to join us at Smith Memorial Playground in Fairmount Park on Thursday, June 1 from 5:30 -7:30 pm. RSVP ONLINE TODAY! PIC will provide sandwiches and drinks and we ask families to bring side dishes and desserts (and earn a PPP hour for your...
Recently I saw a three-year-old on our nature playground building with the outdoor blocks. Each block was carefully placed in ways that did not follow the typical “build up” type of block play. The blocks were each balanced with incredible skill and clearly there was more intentionality going on...
We are excited to announce that PIC has entered into an agreement with Lintons Managed Services to provide an optional lunch program for children in the toddler and preschool classrooms (all classrooms except the Bumblebees, Caterpillars, Wild Things and Doodlebugs) beginning September 2017. On...
This Monday, Executive Director Deb Green picked up her hammer and the walls in the Spruce Building literally came tumbling down. Actually, it was Bluestone Construction that got to work reconfiguring the upper level of the Spruce Building to create two new preschool age classrooms. We are grateful...
A letter from Deb Green I am excited to share the latest progress on our expansion project and to let you know of the next steps. As the afterschoolers have settled into the Stucco Building and the Aviary, our newly-leased building at 43rd and Locust Streets, we turn our attention to the renovations...
Be a Leader at our Inaugural Day of Play! May 20 will be a community celebration for all ages with a morning family music concert, art, music, and activities for children, plus PIC's annual plant sale. The evening features an adult-only concert with a great lineup of West Philly bands. Sponsor our...
