PIC works with the TerraCycle and Crayola ColorCycle recycling programs to help divert difficult-to-recycle waste from landfills. We currently have three collection programs in place. All PIC families are invited to drop off recyclables directly to any of the classrooms that host a program. Diaper...
All Aboard!!! The Leapfrogs have been engaged in a study of trains! It all started when the Leapfrogs found a book in our reading corner that had all different sorts of transportation. These weren’t ordinary types of transportation, but the kinds that made the children laugh, like a cheese car (it...
One way to engage a child in exploring an interest is to create an attention-grabbing play scene as an invitation to play. These types of "invitations" respond to and enhance emerging interests, build on language skills, help children learn new skills, discover uses for tools in the daily...
Map-Making Sensation The Fireflies recently explored maps! The theme started when we observed the Fireflies drawing treasure maps and dressing up as pirates. Based on the children's enthusiasm, we decided to start a study of maps. We talked about what maps are and documented their ideas on the...
Early Learning. Early Literacy. Exposure to literature is extremely important during the first years of life. Early literacy not only consists of reading books to young children, but also the way young children observe, handle, manipulate and comprehend books and stories. In the Wild Things...
Time for Potty Training Potty training is a major milestone for toddlers, as well as parents. It is important not to start potty training until the child and the parents are both really ready. Timing and patience is the secret to success!! Potty training depends on the emotional and physical...
By all accounts, last week's Get Involved Wine & Cheese was a big hit! Plenty of PIC families, staff, and Board Members were on hand. Information about opportunities to get involved in the life of the Center were available. And, food and drink were enjoyed. Parent Involvement Committee Chair Megin...
During the week of February 16-20 (Reminder that we are closed February 16 for Presidents Day), we will be celebrating Staff Appreciation Week at PIC. For those of you who haven’t participated in Staff Appreciation Week, it is a several-day celebration of our teachers. It is a chance for PIC's...
photo from westphillylocal.com PIC mom Asali Solomon (her son M'kale is a Sunshine) is an Assistant professor of English at Haverford College where she teaches fiction writing. Her recently published novel Disgruntled was launched on February 3 at the Penn Book Center. Two days later her interview...
post updated February 24, 2015 RSVP DEADLINE EXTENDED to end-of-day February 25! It is time to sign-up to join this year’s round of Community Potluck Dinners to be held on Sunday, March 1 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. See the event flyer These potlucks are organized annually by the Parent Involvement...
