As fall descends upon our campus and the leaves begin to fall, we welcome future teachers to PIC to support their training. This semester we have 5 students from the Community College of Philadelphia's Early Childhood Program joining toddler and preschool teachers in the classroom. These practicum...
On Wednesday, October 22 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm, adults are welcome to come to PIC to receive a FREE Flu shot. Nursing students from Villanova University will be administering shots in the Spruce Building's Small Gym. This is an annual project is sponsored by the City of Philadelphia. PIC participates...
Seven years ago today, former PIC Executive Director Marni Sweet died after losing a battle with cancer. Some of you knew Marni well and many others never met Marni. I write this today because I feel it is important to note and remember that much of the culture at PIC is because of Marni. While she...
above image from joeybagstock.wordpress.com After getting a solid educational start at the Parent-Infant Center— we just had to get that in!— Elizabeth Green has gone on to accomplish great things as an educational journalist and now first-time author. She has written for such publications as The...
This month all PIC classrooms are hosting evening potlucks as a way for families and teachers to get to know each other better. After the grownups spend time in the classroom together, a potluck dinner is shared by children, families, and teachers. Great food and great conversation!
Parents and early childhood educators - including PIC's Grasshoppers and Roadrunners - came together on Tuesday to sing, dance, draw and rally in Franklin Square Park as part of the Pre-K for PA campaign. Together they sent a message to our leaders that all children should have access to high...
Spend an evening in an enchanted garden as we celebrate nature, creativity, and community at PIC! Enjoy children's art, cocktails, silent auction, dinner by Beijing, and delicious desserts. Proceeds help provide tuition assistance to PIC families who struggle with the cost of care. Download the...
Part of PIC's fall In-service days included a training focused on deepening children's connections with nature inside the classroom. Research shows that making meaningful connections with nature promotes the healthy growth and development of a child in areas such as, increasing focus and...
Back to School… for teachers too! PIC teachers experienced two very rich days of learning during our recent In-service days. Time was spent in workshops learning from professionals in the field, having meaningful discussions with one another, and engaged in hands-on activities. On Friday, early...
