Loving reading The Fireflies are quickly getting to know the language associated with books. They are developing their attention span, their love of reading, and the knowledge that comes with comprehension. We talked about the characters in some of our favorite stories then quickly moved to the plot...
On Tuesday, November 6 and Wednesday, November 7 photographers from Creative Images will be at PIC to take pictures of our children. Every early learning classroom will have a class photo taken. Individual photos will only be taken of our preschoolers--these are our Blue Jays, Butterflies, Chipmunks...
Sensory is science! With sensory learning there is always more than what meets the eye. Children use their senses to play, to engage, and to explore with the unknowing intent to make sense of the world around them. Sensory learning is crucial to brain development and a natural occurrence for infants...
Thank you to all the PIC families who came out on Saturday to help at the Fall Family Work Day. We prepared for ArtStart 2018, our annual silent auction fundraiser, and did some clean-up and other odd jobs around the center. Don't forget to report your PPP hours online by completing this form. We...
Start thinking now what you want to bid on at ArtStart. There are vacation homes, private tours, sports tickets, gift certificates, classroom creations, and more! Adventures See the vacation homes here! Grafton, VT weeklong Vacation JJ Shirley and Raphael Cunniff Cape Cod Vacation Dan and Ellery...
Falling for the holidays Being part of a diverse community means that our children have wonderful opportunities to learn about holidays and traditions that are different than their own. For educators, fall represents the beginning of three months of holidays and is a good time to discuss holidays at...
Each year, we invite your child's "grandest" grown ups to spend time in his/her classroom during the week of Thanksgiving! This year, Grandfriends Days will take place on November 20 and 21. We would love to invite your child's grandparents or "grand" friends to visit PIC. Let us show them your...
Don't miss these great GETAWAYS-- near and farther --at ArtStart on October 18. Stowe Vacation Home Long weekend (4 night) house rental during any season in a beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom chalet. Located on 3 quiet country acres, the house features 3 decks and 2 stone fireplaces. 10 minutes from...
This center-wide work day is on October 13 from 9 am to noon. We will meet in the Small Gym (Spruce). Get to know other families, help get classrooms and grounds in tip-top shape, get the chapel ready for ArtStart, and get some PPP. To sign up, please email Facilities Manager Jacob Kerner at...
On Friday, October 26, we will host our annual Fall Family Festival at PIC from 10:30 am - noon. Our festival is a joyful gathering of children, staff and families on our Magic Circle Nature Playground. There will be many fall-themed activities set up in stations around the playground for children...
