How To Plan Circle Time

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How to plan Circle Time Circle Time is practiced in preschools all over. The children are usually split into groups according to age and abilities. It is usually based around the theme of the week, which may include farm animals, ABC’s and 1 2 3’s, shapes and sizes, the five senses, and much more. Early Childhood Educators use this time to assist children through fun and educational activities that will help prepare them for the later school years. The foundation for positive guidance and a successful circle time, you must choose activities that the children will be interested in, give clear and simple directions, acknowledge positive behaviors, and monitor and respond to keep the children interested. To choose the activities you must first consider the language abilities of the children, the group’s attention span, complexity of the activity and if it allows the children to participate. Start with an activity that allows movement; this will help them get the wiggles out and will allow them to focus easier during quiet activities. Be sure to choose activities that will allow them to participate in teamwork, which will aid them in their social and communication skills. Involve them in all activities- even when reading a book; this can be done by asking questions like “What do you think will happen next?” or “ what is going on?” When they’re involved they’re focused and learning. Know your activities by learning the story or song lyrics, plan steps to make the transition from one activity to the next, and figure out the best way to teach and play the games. Remember to pick activities that are appropriate for their level of skills. Give clear and simple directions and keep in mind that the children are most likely at different levels of comprehension. Use short and precise instructions for example: sit on your carpet, cross your legs, or hands on your lap. By

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