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...
Playing to Learn! Playing is defined as “engaging in activities for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.” However, playing is an intricate aspect in child development. Play is a dynamic, ever-changing process that is multi-sensory, interactive, creative, and...
This is Strictly Professional What makes a professional stand apart from others in his or her field? Certainly educational credentials and hands-on experience are huge aspects of being a “professional.” But true professionals do not stop there. In fact, they never stop – especially when it comes to...
PIC Director of School Age Programs Anjali Gallup-Diaz has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) for her dedication to high quality after school programs. Anjali, along with 15 fellow educators across the Commonwealth, was selected as a 2015...
Winter got you down? Let this warm you up. PIC After School Teacher and art specialist, Rachel Parker recently guided a group of preschoolers through an inspired art and science project. Here, is what Rachel wrote about the fun: I often look at Pinterest and see if there are any particularly...
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...
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...
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...
PIC is ready for camp! We have planned a great summer filled with art, sports, dance, reading, outdoor fun and much more! Summer Camp at PIC is divided into five two-week sessions, each with a focus on different theme-related activities. Join us this summer for Sports of All Sorts, Around the World...
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...
