mini maroons
preschool
Elgin High School
Preschool Details
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Mini maroons details
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
2 groups:
"AM Group"
8:45-11:00am
$225 for the year
(payment can be split)
"PM Group"
12:00-1:45pm
$200 for the year
(payment can be split)
Light snack provided for both groups
more details
- Must be potty trained, no diapers/pull ups.
- Must provide own transportation, no busses provided
- In session days can be subject to change in accordinance with U-46 school days, weather, etc
about mini maroons
Who are the teachers?
Our Mini Maroons teachers are high school students, sophomores and older, who enroll in our Childhood Education program. These students have a special interest in the preschool age group and/or pursuing a career in education. Throughout the school year, they focus on creating engaging and fun lessons, learn teacher professionalism and get real first hand experience and understanding of the 3-5 yr old development.
What will my preschooler do?
Our Mini Maroons teachers plan age and developmentally appropriate lessons that can range from an art project to a learning style game to sensory activities. Preschoolers will have some sort of lesson with each group of teachers every day. About halfway through their time they will get a light snack. Between lessons and snack, it's free play!
While structured lessons are important, I believe free play is just as important. With the 3-5 age group, free play is learning as well. They may play with other preschoolers or even the teachers! This is where they learn to cooperate with others, expand their imaginations, find their limits, even conflict resolution in a controlled setting where there are teachers around to assist and guide as needed.
How many teachers are there?
As of March 2023, we usually have at least 6 teachers in the preschool room, in addition to Mrs. Smith, the teacher of Adv and Childhood Education classes. As the number of preschoolers grow for the new school year, we may have up to 10 teachers in the preschool room, which is plenty for every Mini Maroon to get attention as needed for lessons or play!
mini maroons Policies
Calendar
Meet the Teacher
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Smith has been at Elgin High School since Sept 2018. She has been teaching the child education classes since Oct 2021. She has 3 children of her own, and has previous experience working with children in both job and volunteer settings. Teaching the Childhood Education program lets Mrs. Smith have the best of both worlds - teenagers learning about themselves and keeping their child side, and preschoolers who are learning, exploring and developing every single day.
Contact Information
Email: nicolesmith@u-46.org
Resource Page for Parents
Get Ready For Kindergarten!
A poster reference for readiness
