Quality Out-of-School-Time for ALL On a lovely sunny day early this month, I was fortunate to accompany the after school children on a day trip to Wissahickon Park’s nature center, near Chestnut Hill College. We enjoyed hands-on educational programming in the woods: one program was geared to the...
Roadrunners Gain Independence by Christel Ürményházi In the area of self-care, Roadrunner teachers foster children's growing independence by meeting them at their current stage of development and then offering them opportunities to challenge themselves as they gain mastery and confidence. An example...
What is it about Sensory Play? by Laura Graham One of the most engaging activities for the Caterpillar children is playing with sensory materials. Whether it is water, sand, soil, or play dough, we see the materials inspire joyful and focused exploration that the children return to again and again...
As the Peanuts had been studying Art and Artists even before this amazing art installation, we felt lucky to be able to visit the chapel and check out what an artist had created in a space so near and dear to us at PIC! The Peanuts had already begun lots of open ended play with cutting, wrapping...
PIC is delighted to host our first author reading! PIC mom Asali Solomon will read from her new book Disgruntled on Wednesday, April 15, 5:30-7 pm in the small gym. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. RSVP to Deb Green if you plan to attend and if you need childcare.
PIC Program Coordinators Kharma Hicks and Tamara Clark will lead this discussion on young children’s identity development, supporting anti-bias attitudes, and understanding our diverse world. Please RSVP to Executive Director Deb Green if you are able to attend.
updated April 21, 2015 Sorry! Pre-orders for the 2015 PIC Plant Sale have closed. Don't miss our Sale Days on Friday, May 1 from 4 - 6 pm and Saturday, May 2 from 10 - 3 pm in the chapel next to PIC, which is located at 4205 Spruce Street. We will have a great selection of perennials, native plants...
PIC’s Coffee & Conversation discussion series continues on Wednesday, March 25 from 8:30-9:30 am in the Sweet Building's A-Z Room. Topic: Can I Come to Your Birthday Party? Friendship and the Social-Emotional Development of Young Children Peanut Lead Teacher Jacob Kerner will share his expertise and...
Welcome to the PMA – Peanut Museum of Art As our recent unit on building, construction, and tools was coming to an end, the Peanut teachers began planning what the class might focus on next. We began to notice a subtle change in how the Peanuts approached their building projects. Throughout our...
Starlights Participate in 2015 MLK Day of Service In 2014, the Starlights participated in the Day of Service by collecting much-needed supplies for the Schuylkill Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation. After last year's great success, we decided to participate in this important Day of Service again...
