As you may know our Family Life Coordinator Lynne Piersol will be resigning from her position as of the end of January. Lynne has been with PIC for over seven years and during that time she has been the first “face of PIC” for many families. Lynne has had the responsibility of introducing our...
The Parent Involvement Committee is looking for volunteers to help with set up and clean up at our upcoming Happy Hour on Tuesday, January 26. If you are interested please email Family Life Coordinator Lynne Piersol.
In Pursuit of Great Spaces Over our recent winter break, we had a chance to do some behind-the-scenes projects. Floors were waxed, carpets were cleaned, and supply closets were re-organized. Most significantly, we renovated the Peanuts classroom (in the Spruce Building). We replaced very-aged tile...
The Parent Involvement Committee is in need of a volunteer to provide music and a sound system for our upcoming Parent Happy Hour on January 26. If you are interested please email Parent Involvement Committee Chair Erica Zimmer.
The Fireflies recently completed a food drive for Philabundance. While their collection ended, their learning had only just begun. The children's interest in collecting food for those in need gave the teachers an opportunity to explore other ways we express kindness. They read books together about...
Last week, After School and Early Learning families gathered with PIC staff to celebrate the season. Thank you to everyone who brought food and drink to share and stayed for the fun!
Toilet Learning When Ready No matter what we might try, toilet learning only begins when a child is ready. But, how do we know when they are ready? Children will let us know when they are ready by having a dry diaper longer, telling us they are wet or have had a bowel movement, and expressing a...
After School Engineers Engineering projects of all kinds are a popular pastime in the After School Center. From bridge-building with Legos and K-nex to constructing large sculptures and edifices with cardboard and reused (nontoxic) construction items, from tunnel digging with sticks and bricks to...
written by Kharma Hicks, Infant and Toddler Program Coordinator Promoting healthy social-emotional development with infants and toddlers consists of the ability to form trusting and rewarding relationships with others. Through play, the teachers help the children communicate and express their...
