Pooh Corner Preschool, for children ages 3-5 years old, is operated by Saline Community Education and is located in the Houghton School building. The program is designed to foster children's competency in all areas of development. We offer a well-balanced curriculum to promote children's congnitive, physical, emotional, social developmnet, and kindergarten readiness. The High/Scope Key Experiences are used to guide curriculum development. (Read the High/Scope Key Experiences for Preschool Children.)
Each classroom is staffed with two professinal and experienced teachers. Our staff is dedicated to providing children a nurturing and supportive learning enviornment. We focus on a hands-on approach using manipulative materials and real-life situations in science and math crriculum. Discovery and exploration and encouraged in all of the learning activities. Twice a year parent and teacher confrences are conducted to infomr parents about the child's development and progress.
Pooh Corner follows the Saline Area Schools calendar.
Sessions run from September until early June. For more information, please call the Pooh Corner Office at 734-429-8024. 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 - 11:30 am - Mon, Wed, Fri
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
Registration for Fall 2009 begins Tuesday, February 24th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Preschool office at Houghton School. Phone registration begins Wednesday, February 25th at 9:00 a.m., calll (734) 429-8024.
Pooh Corner Preschool Daily Routine
Greeting and Gathering Time: Children are welcomed by the greeting teacher and say their good-byes to parents. Parents help their children hang up their coats and get their nametags. The circle teacher meets ith the children on teh rug. The leader helps to complete the message board.
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.