Celebrating Diversity Throughout the Year Two children are playing together in the dramatic play area and a third child comes over to join the fun. A teacher overhears one of the children say, “you can’t play with us because your skin is dirty.” It is not unusual for an exchange like this to occur...
We are thrilled to share that PIC Grasshoppers Teacher Nichole McLeer has been named a 2015 Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children’s TYLENOL® National Child Care Teacher Award recipient. Each year, child care teachers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and on U.S. Miltary bases around the world apply...
Last week's PIC Parent Happy Hour was a "swinging" good time! An enthusiastic and fun group of parents turned out for the event, which included a special swing dance lesson given by PIC parents Anna Kashina and Dawei Dong (David is in the Fireflies and daughter Diana is a PIC alumna). The steps were...
The Parent Involvement Committee is looking for hosts for this year’s round of Community Potluck Dinners to be held on Sunday, March 1 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. These potlucks, held in the homes of PIC families, are one of the Center's popular community builders. They are open to adults and children and...
written by School Age Programs Director Anjali Gallup-Diaz Waiting is a skill that needs developing. When we tell children to “Wait!” “Be patient!” “No, you can’t … not yet!” aren’t we teaching them to wait? No. What we’re really teaching is frustration. And when the child asks, “why?” we provide a...
Loving Literacy The Starfish Room recently received an easel and a dry erase board (squeal!), so now the Starfish’s meeting time conversations are more exciting than ever. “That’s a lot of letters,” one Starfish remarked as her teacher wrote down what her friend had just said. As we talked, we...
Parent Participation Matters It's not always easy to find the time for PPP ( Parent Participation Program) hours. You know you have to do it, but what you might not know is how important your participation is to the teachers, the children, and fellow families. Believe it or not, magical (yes...
written by Assistant Teacher Mandi Bompensa Uncovering Creative Interests Last month was filled with holidays, trips, and goodies. Even after the end-of-the-year gala showcase, many of the Hawks and Eagles spent their time feverishly creating gifts for loved ones and friends. As a new member of the...
Beginning to Build Vocabulary We know that early language and communication skills are important for children’s development. The Doodlebugs are learning new and exciting ways to express themselves with words, gestures, and body movement. The teachers have been engaging children in play that promotes...
There may be snow on the ground, but PIC is already thinking about our annual Spring Plant Sale, which will take place on May 1 and 2 this year! Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm for an informational session in the Sweet Building's A-Z Room. Swing by at any point. When you volunteer...
