Despite changing air quality conditions, we were able to get out to play long enough for an abbreviated Mud Day. Children were outside no longer than 45 minutes. They had fun squishing, jumping, and painting with mud. For those that were less inclined to get dirty, there were sprinklers and pools...
PIC loves outdoor learning, especially International Mud Day. Every June 29th, we celebrate this joyous day by creating muddy, messy spaces on our playground, blacktop, and tot lot for children to explore. Take a look at last year's fun. Mud Day is not all play, it is a healthy physical, sensory and...
Monthly message from Deb Green I am delighted to report that last month we had six PIC staff members who graduated with Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education or a related field. We applaud their dedication and their efforts in securing their degrees while working full time. An achievement...
May is a month of graduations and this year we celebrate the completion of degrees of several of PIC teachers and staff. Congratulations to (clockwise, from top left) Bashirra Abdul-Malik who earned her Associates degree in Psychology, and Chandara Devo, Ranesha Langford, Yvonne Morrison, Atia...
The classroom bulletin boards were brilliantly decorated and filled with notes of appreciation from families. The Sweet & Savory buffet overflowed with delicious treats from you. There was also an admin brunch and Board-sponsored lunch! The week ended with PIC t-shirts for all, raffles throughout...
A monthly message from Executive Director Deb Green I dedicate my May message to the explanation of a national outcry, in which the field of Early Childhood Education is currently at the center. Let me explain. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has been the guiding...
Sadly, this year's Day of Play had to be canceled due to the weather. This year's Day of Play is coming up fast! If you haven't already marked it on your calendar, it is Saturday, April 29, 10 am - 1 pm, on the Magic Circle Nature Playground. PIC families, and all families in West Philadelphia, are...
We recently marked the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration created to highlight the importance of early learning, teachers, children, and their families. We had special festivities each day including Music Monday, Bubbles Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Silly hat Thursday and Pajama Friday...
A monthly message from Executive Director Deb Green Spring is in the air! While I look forward to spring for so many reasons, one of the biggest is seeing the children have opportunities for long periods of daily outdoor play. This winter we added new elements to our Nature Playground and it’s been...
All families who enroll a child at PIC commit to make an investment of time in their child's learning experience and the work that we do. PIC’s uniquely participatory approach involves parents in most phases of the center’s work – from volunteering in the classroom to serving on the Board of...
