Circle Time - The Do's and Don'ts

Let’s talk about circle time, shall we? Do you love it? Or do you loathe it? Some of us have mixed feelings about circle time. And depending on how you structure yours, it can lead to a wonderful group experience or a chaotic and frustrating mess.

Today, let’s go into some do’s and don’ts of circle time!

Topics Discussed:

• Consistency in circle time
• How and when to give choices during circle time
• Adding in newness to keep circle time engaging
• Setting boundaries and expectations during circle time
• Bringing in jobs to your circle time
• Movement

Resources Mentioned:

• Rules & Expectations (Sitting Choices Graphic)

Related Episodes or Blogposts:

• Episode 17: Supercharge your Circle Time
• Episode 81: Keep Circle Time Lively

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Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!

As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.

Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com