PIC works hard to stay open in inclement weather. However, since we are likely to have weather-related closings, we want you to know how we make the decision to open or close. PIC follows the decision of the University of Pennsylvania. If they close, we will also close (Penn is our landlord and...
The Fireflies, with some help from the Grasshoppers, finished their food drive for Philabundance last week by filling up Lead Teacher Joanne Schock's SUV. According to Joann, the response from the PIC community was great! "Over the course of the drive, I saw the children really begin to understand...
Do you like working with groups of adults and children, and perhaps have some teaching experience? We are looking for a Playgroup Leader for Mondays starting sometime in January. This is approximately a 3-hour obligation once a week (playgroup is from 9:30-11:30 am). Playgroup Leaders are...
On Thursday, December 17, PIC after school and early learning families are invited to celebrate the winter season. The After School will hold its annual Gala Talent Showcase from 4:00 - 5:00 pm in the Stucco Building followed by an after-party. The Early Learning Program will host an Open House from...
Still Passionate After All These Years With over 30 years in the field, I am delighted to say that my passion for Early Learning has not died! Since returning from the annual conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), I have found myself spending considerable...
We've just wrapped up two amazing days of welcoming Grandparents and Grand Friends. We had a great turnout with close to 100 guests who took time to discover what goes on in PIC classrooms. This year, we asked these very experienced care givers to share some words of wisdom on parenting. We find...
On December 1, people will give to the worthy causes that they cherish or ones that are important to family and friends. PIC is participating in this global day of giving! On #GivingTuesday, you can give the gift of play. At PIC, we believe that learning through play sparks the imagination and helps...
At PIC, we know that a story book can come to life, especially when a little magic (or Magic Circle more accurately) is added. During the Peanuts recent study of sound, the teachers and children dove into some great books to enrich their learning. Early on a clear classroom favorite became, We’re...
The Sounds of Storytelling When you read your to little ones before bedtime, is it a one way interaction? Young children experience read-alouds in many different ways and contexts, but seldom are any of these ways passive! An artfully written children’s work is interactive, colorful, carries meaning...
The Bees are on the Move! We have witnessed a huge sprout in gross motor skills in the Bumblebee classroom. Our once non-mobile babies are sitting up and reaching and grasping for toys; our former crawlers are standing and taking steps; and our walkers are now running! Gross motor skills include the...
