On Thursday, December 14, the Early Learning program will host its annual Winter Open House. You earn PPP for attending! In addition, earn more PPP if you can help set up at 3:30 pm or stay a few extra minutes to help with the breakdown of tables and clean up. Email Jacob Kerner if you can get the...
Practicing inclusion and equity It has long been a tradition at PIC to collect monetary gifts from both the Early Learning and After School families during the holiday season and share them among our staff. It helps teachers stretch their modest incomes during the holidays, and it makes sure that...
What a wonderful two days of classrooms filled with grandparents and special friends. It means so much to young children when they can share PIC with the ones they love.
Why China? Why now? Last Thursday the Dragontail classroom took some time to talk about a place we don’t know a lot about—China（中国). Why is our class learning about China? One of our former Dragontail teachers, Paul Graff, has moved to China. Mr. Paul, as he is known to the children, has worked at...
Friends and Families Fall is full of fun, friends and family for the Rainbows. We often experience children announcing the arrival of their friends' parents at pick up. Rainbows even join in giving a "PIC push" to parents as they leave in the morning. Children are so happy to share about their...
A happy and healthy winter It’s the time of year when we watch the leaves change, take out warmer clothes, and watch football on the weekends. It is also the time when various cold and flu viruses start making their way through classrooms. The Blue Jay room is no exception, and we have had lots of...
Exploring fall Its fall and the perfect time for exploring nature! During this season we can explore the changes in the plants, weather, and animals. The green leaves that once provided us shade on hot summer days are now turning into beautiful hues of red, orange, yellow, and brown before gently...
revised: 11/15 This year, PIC Picture Days will take place on Monday, November 27 and Tuesday, November 28. This year we have contracted with Creative Images to take the photos and they assure us that the photos will be received in time for the December holidays. Every early learning classroom will...
How to Talk to Kids about Sexuality Wednesday, November 29 (8:30-9:30) Location to be announced When is the right time to start talking to kids about their bodies? The answer is: now! This workshop will help parents, teachers, aunts, uncles, grandparents, or anyone with children under 11 in their...
Only as good as our teachers Quality early childhood programs are only as good as their teachers. I’m fairly certain that my opening sentence didn’t shock you. Years of research have shown that teachers with degrees in the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE) are best equipped with knowledge of...
