Pooh Corner Preschool is operated by Saline Community Education and is located in the Houghton School building. Our program is designed to provide preschoolers with developmentally appropriate activities. We offer a well-balanced routine to promote cognitive, physical, social development, and kindergarten readiness. The High/Scope Key Experiences are used as a focus to measure development. Read the High/Scope Key Experiences for Preschool Children. Pooh Corner is a licensed center that is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Our children participate in a variety of large and small group activities including art and easel, block play, sand and water play, manipulatives, language and computer experiences, and dramatic play. Our teachers conference with parents on a regular basis.
Children who are three by September 3rd are eligible to register. All our sessions are open to 3-5 year olds and consist of 20 students. Children must be potty trained. Pooh Corner follows the Saline Area Schools calendar.
Two full time teachers are in each classroom. Students in the Saline High School child care class assist in the preschool for a lab school experience. Registration fees and session charges are discounted for families with 2 or more children in the program. Sessions run from September until June. Scholarships are available. For more information, please call the Pooh Corner Office at 734-429-8024 or Saline Community Education at 734-429-8020. Visitors are welcome by appointment.
Morning Sessions
8:30 am - 11:30 am - Mon, Wed, Fri
8:30 am - 11:30 am - Tues and Thurs
9:15 am - 12:15 pm - Mon, Wed, Fri
9:15 am - 12:15 pm - Tues and Thurs
Afternoon Sessions
12:45 pm - 3:45 pm - Mon, Wed, Fri
12:45 pm - 3:45 pm - Tues and Thurs
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Mon, Wed, Fri
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Tues and Thurs
Pooh Corner Preschool Registration Information
Pooh Corner Preschool Daily Routine
Greeting and Gathering Time: Children are welcomed by the teacher and say their good-byes to parents. Parents help their children to go to their lockers to hang up their coats and get their nametags. The other teacher reads to the children during the greeting time. Parents are welcome to join us for gathering time on the rug. The teachers and children meet on the rug and sing a greeting song. The leader helps to complete the message board and shares an item brought from home.
Small Group and Planning: Our class is divided into two small groups. Each teacher plans an activity to do with the group in a particular curriculum area (art, science, math, language arts). Children plan where they will start their play (blocks, art, housekeeping, language arts, science or toy and puzzle activities).
Choice Time: Children choose from a variety of materials to create, build and explore. Centers include creative art and easel experiences, language arts, dramatic play, construction with a variety of blocks, many small muscle and large muscle activities, woodworking, computer activities, etc. The centers are process-oriented and encourage children to explore freely and follow their own initiative.
Clean-up and Wash-up: Children and staff put toys away together and wash their hands for snack.
Recall and Snack: Children meet with their teachers in small groups to review their discovery experiences and have snack together. The leader of the day provides a snack and drink to share with the class.
Quiet Reading Time: Children choose books and gather on the circle rug as they finish snack. Children are encouraged to read to each other, by themselves or with a teacher.
Large Group: Children come together to experience movement and musical activities including playing musical instruments, dramatizing songs and games. Rhythm and beat are emphasized.
Outdoor Play: Children have the opportunity to choose areas of activities outside, weather permitting. If it is too rainy or cold we will play indoors.
Departure: Parents or authorized adult pick up the children. Some families may find car-pooling works well.
The actual amount of time spent on each part of the session varies with the group, the weather and other factors. In the fall and spring we spend more time on the playground. During bad weather we may not go out at all. As attention spans and interests increase, more time may be spent at group times. We plan each day with a good balance of activities that are sensitive to the needs of the children.
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