PIC opens a new preschool classroom On Monday, the Hummingbirds joined the ranks of the Fireflies, Grasshoppers, Leapfrogs, Peanuts, Roadrunners, and Starfish-- the names of the our other preschool classrooms . On their first day, the new classroom was a flutter of activity as the children spent...
report from Executive Director Deb Green Satisfaction continues to climb! 175 PIC parents responded to the 2017 Family Feedback Survey. Here is a brief rundown of the results: The PIC Quality Committee, chaired by Nancy Rimmer and made up of PIC parents and Board members, found that the responses...
What guides classroom changes? I was pleased to see so many positive comments on the last Family Feedback Surve y about classroom changes made over the last few years at PIC. It is an area where we have focused our efforts. Some of the changes have been subtle—simple decluttering of spaces. Some...
Started in 2008 in Nepal and Australia, International Mud Day is celebrated by thousands of children in dozens of countries worldwide to highlight the importance of nature play. On June 29, we connected with the rich earth in this most squishy, tactile way in celebration of Mud Day. These pictures...
Vote YES for Kids! is this year’s theme of our annual fall auction fundraiser! As early childhood education remains in the national spotlight, this is an important time to strongly advocate for policies that will positively impact the future of today’s children and their families. 2017 ArtStart co...
New Discoveries Young infants and toddlers are brand new to the world! Everything the children are exposed to for the first time is very special. Recently the Wild Things were introduced to new friends who have colorful wings and big eyes! A Wild Thing teacher raised caterpillars who transformed...
Super Staff I am mindful throughout the year of the talent that abounds in Philadelphia: young and young-at-heart teachers who are dedicated to working with children, whether they are pursuing a career in the arts, literacy, sciences, theater, physical therapy, music and/or special education. This...
On the go! The Sunshines have been having fun exploring different modes of transportation. We have been engaged in a variety of activities that help us learn about the different types of ways we can travel. The Sunshines painted with different vehicles as a recent art activity. They picked the...
To nap or not to nap? In general, young children that come to school every day need rest time, but in some cases they might be getting all of their relaxation at night. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics a 3-5 year old needs 10 - 13 hours per day, including nap time. Children at this...
