CIRCLE TIME by Tanille Rene

"Hello Song"

tanilleulm — 2019-01-26 02:08:15 UTC

....to kick off circle time each day.

12 Months of the Year

2019-02-05 15:12:13 UTC

I would do this each week in order to get my Pre-K or Special Ed children to learn their months. They also have days of the week, numbers, shapes, and letters on this website! Very educational for young children!
Kacee Smith

Weather Wheel

2019-02-06 14:41:19 UTC

One thing I would do at circle time daily is talk about the weather outside and ask the children how they should dress for the weather!
-Courtney Endsley

Days of the Week

2019-02-07 19:31:40 UTC

I would start the circle time by playing a days of the week song. this will help the students learn the days of the week.
-Breanne Edwards

Kenzie Leeman

2019-02-09 01:14:44 UTC

Days ofthe week
I use this in my classroom daily. It comes with all the days and even "yesterday was, today is and tomorrow is" sheets so the children can easily remember the days in the correct order

Mariah Beltran

2019-02-10 00:33:16 UTC

Some of the ways that I would connect with children in the field of child and family services would be

Making a game up or finding a game that revolves around getting to know each of the kids as a person.
Letting them play, color, or whatever pleases them and also conversate with them about what they want and how they feel.
I would also try and make my environment as warm and friendly as possible to show the kids that I am a safe place and they can talk to me about anything.I

believe if you set the environment and your persona correctly children will be more willing to be open with you and trusting.

Chelsea Kline

2019-02-10 21:02:33 UTC

I like to start out with my kids telling all their friends good morning with either a hug, high five, or shaking their hands. Then I like to start with months of the year. This is a song I found that has a good rhythm and makes them repeat it many times so kids can catch on later in the song if needed.

2019-02-10 23:55:56 UTC

MONTHS DAYS AND ANIMALS
This is a good video. She is very good at keeping her children on the rug and focused on her teaching skills. I really enjoy that she is doing some sign language as well. With our circle time in class we do sing the good morning song and whatever our week is about we learn about that. Last week it was dental week so we learned about our teeth..
Jayme Foor

Learning Spanish

2019-02-11 01:22:40 UTC

In my classroom I would love to start children on learning their colors in Spanish! I think learning somethings from a different language at a young age is very helpful for when they get older and wish to expand their languages!! By Jordyn Randall

Hello Song

2019-02-11 01:42:29 UTC

https://youtu.be/tVlcKp3bWH8
I have used this song in my circle time before when teaching preschool. I think its very important for the children to greet each other in a positive way each morning. This song uses words like "I'm Great!" so the children can get practice of talking about how they feel and emotions.
My typical schedule for a morning circle time is as follows:
1) Greeting: Can be a song, fingerplay,etc that helps the teacher being able to greet the students and allowing for them to greet each other as well
2) Roll Call: Take attendance. If any students are missing for the day, I have done a song called "Wish you well" This allows for the students to identify who is missing from school that day and having a chance to wish them well/get better/etc.If students were missing the previous day, I have done a routine called "Butterfly Kiss" One of your student helpers goes to the child who had been gone and says, "You've been gone, you've been missed, where would you like your butterfly kiss?" The helper then gives them a kiss whenever they chose.
3) Calendar/Days of the Week/Months of the Year, Counting- I have this part very flexible and changes depending on the age group and how much time you plan to use for circle time.
4) Classroom Jobs: Go over/Assign jobs to the students. If it is monday you will be handing out new jobs and the rest of the days of the week will be used as reinforcement so they are always aware of the important jobs they have for the week (s).
5) Show & Tell- I have done this once a week and pick students to share something special that they brought from home.
6) Wrap up and Transition. I try to keep circle time to 15 minutes or less. You can decide what time frame is right for the different ages that you teach but I have found 15 minutes or less to be the most successful for various age groups.
This is my complete run-down of a circle time.
Elizabeth Tagge

2019-02-11 02:50:20 UTC

This is one of the songs that we use at the daycare I work at.
We start circle time with this song then movie to the shape, color and letter of the week and the weather. Depending on how the clouds are doing with theirs attention we will also do a story or do a song where they can dance!!
Emma Radcliff

Madison Quast

2019-02-11 02:54:08 UTC

This is the song that I open circle time with every morning and the children love it as it is very interactive as well

Nixon Doughty

2019-02-11 03:20:49 UTC

I like the idea of having a "Map Rug". Each morning have the kids come in and sit down. I will have previously picked a different location on the map, mark it and try ad see if they can figure out or know the name of the place of where I have marked around the world.

2019-02-11 04:10:19 UTC

I like this idea because it shows the kids many different things and let’s them learn alot just at circle time not including small groups.
-Miranda

Brooke Kistler

2019-02-11 04:16:20 UTC

https://youtu.be/LZLeFk11My0

Starting the morning and day off I would start signing this song and throughout the year hope most of the kids have it memorized that they start singing it with me. I would have them all go sit at the circle rug and finish the song when everyone is ready than I would begin the day. First off we would start the morning with everyone’s going around the room and state 1 thing they did the night before. When everyone is done we would move onto picking the daily jobs and helpers for the day. Next we are would do what day month and year it is. I would also play the days of week song. We would than talk about the weather and what the weather is outside. We would have a poster board of all shorts of different weathers and take a clothes pin and have the weather helper of the day pin the clothes pin on what the weather is for the day when everyone agrees. We would end on what letter, color or number we would be taking about on the day. Than we would proceed on learning for the day.

Elizabeth Owen

2019-02-12 04:21:08 UTC

1- Have the children gather and sit "crisscross applesauce"
2- sing a good morning song
3- have the children have a moment to share any exciting news they have
4- pick helpers for the calendar and weather
5- do calendar and weather time
6- we can now pick our favorite group songs to sing till circle time is over

2019-02-16 19:35:59 UTC

2019-02-18 03:32:24 UTC

This is a good song to start the day with!!
Emma Radcliff

Circle Time Activities.

2019-02-19 18:49:53 UTC

-We will begin by singing the song below
-Then we will talk about the day, month and year
- Talk about the letter, color, shape, number, etc. of the week
- Lastly we will go onto our usual activities, starting with the school subjects.

-Hannah Seaton

Lexi Vonderheide

2019-02-19 18:52:41 UTC

Let the children gather around the rug.
Begin with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sing a good morning/greeting song together.
Go over the letters and sing the alphabet (with visuals)
Chant the numbers 1-20 in English and try out Spanish.
Go over the weather for the day.
Review the days of the week.
Review over the months in a year while singing and using the moves from the macarena.
Read a story and then have some time for story comprehension.

Getting Ready

2019-02-19 18:58:16 UTC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NIEUX55hSk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8jsofAj6SY

This is the song that I would play as we get ready to do start circle time.

-Hannah Seaton

The Weather Son

2019-02-19 19:01:29 UTC

I would have this song that we would sing everyday before the weather was reported.
-Shyann Schultz

2019-02-19 19:01:46 UTC

Corduroy is a good book to start with in circle time. We could start the morning with reading this book and talking about it. We could talk about how they could help a friend find something if they lost something.

My Circle Time

2019-02-19 19:04:09 UTC

1. I would gather all the students to the carpet for circle time. We would sing a song like one of the carpet songs listed below.
2. Next we would complete who was in charge of the classroom jobs.
3. The class and I would sing The Weather Song and report the weather.
4. I would then go over anything else that was needed. For example, what day it is and the days of the week. I would also go over what each day would include for the children.
5. If there was a time I would read a book. I might also let each child share something about them, but only if we had time. The children should not expect to do this everyday though.
-Shyann Schultz
Below is a few books I would read to the children that are about different colors.

Hello Neighbor

2019-02-19 19:04:57 UTC

I would have my students sing this song every morning before starting circle time.
-Emma Wehrle

Who is here today?

2019-02-19 19:09:46 UTC

I would have my students come in and move there picture from the home side to the school side. Once everyone is here we will sing our hello neighbor song. You can also use this to practice counting by counting how many are at school and how many stayed home.
-Emma Wehrle

Question of the day.

2019-02-19 19:12:50 UTC

You can use the question of the day for letters or colors and you can have the students come up and move their names to the correct categories.
-Emma Wehrle

My circle time

2019-02-19 19:15:08 UTC

1. I would have the students start by completing the who is here today and then sing hello neighbor.
2. Once we have completed our song and the students are seated we would go over what day it is, month, letter/ number of the week, and whats the weather like.
3. Next we would complete our question of the day and allow for students to share any news for us.
4. Finally we will go over what we will be doing for the day and I would assign classroom jobs to the students.
-Emma Wehrle

Hannah Butler

2019-03-01 01:33:18 UTC

Circle Time:
1. I think students could start with telling the other students something they did the night before.
2. We could practice spelling words or reading as a group.
3. Discuss day of the week
4. Discuss weather
5. To end it, we could go over homework to see how students did.

Avery Pierce

2020-02-07 03:29:02 UTC

I posted my run down of what I would do during circle time in the discussion post. Here is a youtube video clip of part of a circle time that I really enjoyed. I really liked how the teacher was singing with the kids and doing hand motions, because I think that is what helps children stay focused during circle time the most.

Brooke Webner

2020-02-07 21:03:06 UTC

Circle time is a time of Greeting, Discussion, Singing, Direction of day's activities. This seems like a great time to start the day. It's builds the relationship between the teacher and the students

Logan Hunt

2020-02-08 18:54:50 UTC

1. I would start the morning off with a good morning song to let the students get their wiggles out.
2. Then I would continue with who is here and who is missing.
3. We would then go into the calendar activities which would include the day, month, year, weather etc.
4. After that, we would go over our letter, number, shape, and color of the week.
5. We would then go over our schedule for the day if anything has changed or go over what our next activity is going to be.

Katlin Howald

2020-02-11 02:02:00 UTC

1. First for morning circle time I would start by having all the kids sit on their spots, during this time I would also take attendance.
2. I would then start calendar time. We would cover the month, day, and year. Sing the days of the week and months of the year.
3. We then would sing "What;s the weather?", and have our weather person go to the window and report what the weather is.
4. After that, we would go over our letter of the week and a story to go with it.
5. To finish up, we would go over our activity we plan to do next and the rest of our schedule for the day.

Natalie Gordon

2020-02-14 03:37:06 UTC

1. I would first have all the kids sit on their assigned spot on the rug with their name and do attendance by having each kid come up and doing a daily health check to start the day.
2. Then we would sing the song below.
3. Next we would look at the daily schedule for the day, then for the week.
4. After that we would go over the weather.
5. To end circle time we would go around to each student for them to share what they are most excited for today.

Lauryn Moore

laurynmoore23 — 2020-02-14 16:24:03 UTC

To start circle time, I would have my students sing a welcome song. this would help get their attention

glotomian — 2020-02-15 00:16:38 UTC

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glotomian — 2020-02-15 00:16:49 UTC

Tom O'Brien

glotomian — 2020-02-15 00:18:28 UTC

I like how prepared this teacher in this video was. I like to be ready to change what I'm doing if what I am doing is being well received, I would change it up or add props , If all else fails be prepared to abandon the activity altogether But since it should only last about 15-20 minutes that would be a last resort. I believe a good teacher should be able to hold children's attention for at least 15 minutes.

Rachel Thoele

2020-02-16 16:52:04 UTC

I like this circle time. The kids seem to enjoy singing their months and weather.

Tabitha Craig

2020-02-16 19:09:29 UTC

For a great circle time I would I divide my students into two small groups. I would start by singing a song so the children will know it is time for circle time. I would limit circle time to 10-15 minutes but I would prepare for it to go over in time if the children are learning. Smooth transitioning is the key to a great circle time.Below is an activity that I would do during circle time. After the children get done reading a book I would have them draw key words from the story on the salt with food coloring.
https://youtu.be/HT7lqaDRBGY

Addison Orris

2020-02-16 21:28:03 UTC

During circle time I have popsicle sticks with students names on them. I draw a stick and the students try to recognize whose name it is. That student comes up and says the letters in his/her name. Then we sing a song to the tune of The Muffin Man: Emma came to school today, to school today, to school today. Emma came to school today...hi Emma hi!

Cori Bell

2020-02-24 14:56:24 UTC

My circle time routine is:
Good morning song
Pledge of Allegiance
Pick classroom job
Calendar time
Weather Check
Word of the Week
Number of the week
Counting to number of week
Sing ABC's
Hand washing/Letter Finding

It seems to be fun and to get the children involved for the day and then try to set the day's mood with a great circle time.

Kiley Tolch

2021-02-16 13:50:51 UTC

During circle time we will go over what we are doing today so the kids will know what will be happening and we will also be doing weather and pick classroom jobs once every week we will pick the word of the day.

Hannah Cook

2021-02-16 15:07:33 UTC

I would like to incorporate something like this board in my future circle times. It is a good tool to use because it is big so all the children can see it, bright and colorful, and the kids can interact with the morning board during circle time. In the discussions I explained how I would utilize this morning circle time board and how I would like my circle time routine to go.

Color Matching during Circle Time

rochellefrench92 — 2021-02-17 20:11:44 UTC

Practicing color recognition is super fun with this cute Color Matching Game for Toddlers! This picture shows children at ECDC using Duplo Blocks. Each child gets a block and tries to match it to the color sheet in the center of circle time. We practice taking turns, naming the color and cheering for our friends. You can change it up with the seasons, holidays and themes.

Sydney Tabor

2021-02-18 18:27:46 UTC

learning number is very important to learning. They also need to be practiced constantly, so the children can improve in that department of learning in the brain. So I would in corporate in circle time a matching game. where I would count out the number in spelling and then the number itself. and then I would flip them over and everyone will have a turn to try to match the numbers and then they will try to tell me what number it is if they find a match.

Katie Williamson

katieyoung94 — 2022-02-14 18:06:38 UTC

With my circle time I would have it where we come sit their every morning. We could start with days of the week, and have one kid that starts days of the week and points to each day of the week and to help count up to which number of the month we are up to. Also would do weather check can have one kid go to window and look and see what it looks like outside. We can then check to see if their is any birthdays that day and or that week. We can sing are abc's and numbers as well. Also good do good morning song during circle time. I would also read our book for the day!

2022-02-14 21:02:26 UTC

In my circle time I will incorrectly reading. I think reading is a great way for children to learn. I will have ky students all sit in a circle on a carpet and listen to me. After reading, I will have a fun and educational assignment planned to do.

2022-02-14 21:13:54 UTC

I would want to incorporate singing and dancing in my circle . so the children could be more active and express feelings . In the past few centers I have observed it seems like circle time is away to quite students like stort time but myself I think it can be fun to have the children singing and dancing . And yet still have story time as well or show and tell time

Chloe Arebalo

2022-02-15 01:44:50 UTC

I would have circle time every morning to talk about what we are going to do that day and go through our routines and our schedule for the day, learn about the weather and ask what the weather is today, also later in the day to have circle time to read story's, have singing time, will have so many activities each circle time like learning our colors and matching our colors and trying to find a color in the classroom, we would also ask everyone how there day is going and have the children ask each other and if they have any problems and talk it out. we will also do activity to learn our numbers and try to count.

Mackenzie Florida

2022-02-16 02:02:24 UTC

Something I would want for my circle time would be this weather calendar. We have one at Montessori Kids Universe and its very helpful because of the pictures and everything has a home.

Sarah Barnes

2022-02-16 03:09:34 UTC

I would always have and keep the same routine! I think routine is so important for children.

Whitley Schwengel

2022-02-19 14:15:43 UTC

It's possible that my circle times will fluctuate because children of different ages may have 2-4 circle periods. Volunteers in every circle, however, is something I would include. I'd write each child's name on popsicle sticks and draw names for questions since young children, such as those in preschool, enjoy being called on and assisting in any way they can. After circle time, have fun transition moments where each child tells you something to be dismissed, such as how to spell their name, their age or birthday, their parents' names, their favorite color, and so on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqp86nvGecA&t=70s

Jessica Ingalsbe

2022-02-20 14:46:19 UTC

This carpet is something I would definitely want in my classroom for circle time! It's a great transition piece; you can ask each child to find a seat on a letter. Then, you could go around the circle and have each child say what letter they are sitting on today and if they know any words that begin with that letter!

Brooke Schoncheck

2022-02-20 17:54:10 UTC

Liz Baker

2022-02-20 18:44:55 UTC

Because it is very difficult to do circle time with infants, I found that this youtube video helped me to see a whole other way of doing things in my classroom. In separating the children into different age groups mobile to non-mobile and then picking a book to read at least twice during circle time and then ending with a song for all of the children to come together.

Circle Time- Allison Cohorst

2022-02-20 22:01:03 UTC

During circle time we can play a song a have the kids dance during it, clap along with it or sing along with it. A song like head and shoulders you can play the song and the kids can get up a do the actions along with it. It gets the kids up and doing things rather than them just sitting there and listening to the songs. The kids would love it and they think it is a game. While they are listening to the music and dancing it also helps with their fine and gross motor skills.

Circle Time- Stephanie Miller

2022-02-20 23:39:35 UTC

In my circle time I will ask the children if there’s anything they would like to talk about, or anything they would like to share that has happened to their family (a new baby, a pet that is lost, uncle came to visit). I want my children to know that circle time is a safe place where they can talk about things that bother them or make them happy. Since I will be having a third shift Daycare, I will be having a variety of ages and my circle time will be shorter than in a preschool. After we talk about stuff, we will have a song about having a happy day.

Kayla Haslett

2022-02-21 00:04:11 UTC

Circle time centers were always my favorite things as a kid so it is definitely something I would incorporate in my daycare. It gives children a chance to get their brains to start thinking. It gives them the idea to know whether they will be inside or outside for p.e. and recess based on the weather. I would also incorporate something that tells them what is for lunch, so they are constantly asking.

Jayden Larouere

2022-02-21 01:17:56 UTC

In social work it really does depend on each child on how you connect with them just because all of the children are facing different kinds of trauma and they all cope differently. A way you can connect with these kiddos is by just simply letting them talk and tell you all about everything. Another way is playing with them, and I don't mean sitting with them and watching them play I mean getting on the floor with them and actually playing with the dolls, blocks, and cars. You would be surprised at how kids react to those things. it makes them feel loved and watched.

Danielle Gullett

2022-02-21 01:49:41 UTC

One thing I would like to add to my circle time is sign language. During my circle time, we start out with our good mornings, then proceed into our "lesson" where we work on days of the week, months of the year, weather, and so much more. We also follow along with Frogstreet curriculum. We add in songs as well as interactive stories. Sometimes I even like to ask the kids how they are doing or something cool they have done lately

Brianna Wilkinson

2023-02-08 00:45:39 UTC

At circle time we wish each person well who is gone. We can also utilize this if a person is having a strong feeling and need some extra love. This is part of our daily morning circle time. We use our wooden safe keepers that the children drew on to look like themselves. The children learn names by the staff asking who is this person who is missing. We then sing our wish you well song, with our hands over our hearts. We wish you well, we wish you well. All through the day today we wish you well. When the song is over we us our hands and send them our love.

For me as a social worker, it might take some time for the child to open up, depending on what the situation is or what my purpose of the meeting may be. I would encourage them to tell me about their interests or just have a normal conversation with them. the important thing is to get on their level. Physically and emotionally. that will help create a stronger bond and would then in turn help resolve whatever the issue may be.

2023-02-16 20:51:13 UTC

CIRCLE TIME Sierra Besch

2023-02-20 00:19:50 UTC

Kaley Tolch

2023-02-21 22:34:39 UTC

One thing that I want to add to circle time is Sing a song with actions and gameplay. We can use this to remember the days of the week, colors, shape, and a lot more.

Mykayla Schrock - Circle Time

2023-02-23 18:55:17 UTC

To begin circle time on the circle time carpet, I sing the letter song with me 2-year-olds. All children will line up along the classroom wall while the teacher begins to sing the letter song and places each child's letter on the circle time carpet. Song to tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb: "Jalynn starts with letter J, letter J, letter J. Connor starts with letter C, letter C, letter C" - continue with all the children. As the children become more aware of their letters, start singing "whose name starts with letter J, letter J, letter J" etc. All will soon have an understanding of their own letter as well as their friends' letters!

Holly Cornell This is my circle time idea

heyteacherteacherabc — 2023-02-24 15:56:23 UTC

Mrs. Ulm loves this song. This is perfect for circle time with actual plastic frogs and even a log.

heyteacherteacherabc — 2023-02-24 15:57:25 UTC

By Becky Moser With my toddlers, I have a puppet named Max that we sing with. We sing " hello Ella, how are you? Say your name and we will clap for you". We talk about our friends who aren't there and how we miss them. Then we read stories and sometimes finger play. I do talk about what the weather is like outside, but we don't get too into the subject. It's sunny, cloudy, raining, etc...

2023-02-25 00:40:51 UTC

Dominique Murff

2023-02-26 23:35:46 UTC

If you have a song with claps, turns, and actions that kids can follow, it can be a great way to introduce them to circle time. The song can also be a queue to get them to leave their play station and start gathering around the mat. A song like "head and shoulders, knees and toes" can be much more interesting than a simple song with no action. It keeps children interested in the "game" played in the song. They practice gross and fine motor skills. Plus, it's fun!

Here's a YouTube "clap" song you can also try
https://youtu.be/_yYBRqt1xU0

Kimberly Drum

2023-02-27 02:43:00 UTC

For Circle time in my daycare room I use a song where we all sing together "where is (child name) and all the kids point to the child I named and it's been a great wait to transition to circle time and get the kids to listen and learn their classmates names.

Dee Stone

2023-02-27 03:16:29 UTC

I would do sign language with jack hartman because he does a great job with the video's and i have seen the kids get happy and up and moving with him.

Circle time

2023-02-27 19:15:09 UTC

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Mya Garcia

During our circle time we start often with the song rise and shine. We then proceed to do our greeting thankful song! After that we do learning songs that allow the to focus while sitting. And finally we end our circle time usually with some active movement dance songs to help them burn so extra entertainment and excitement. I’ve taken a picture of one of my very favorite circle songs. A huge part of our Montessori curriculum is teaching our students more than just learning in the English Language and I love that we invite all cultures and diversity!!!

McKinzie Cordier

2023-02-28 00:01:07 UTC

Before we start circle time (large group) I like to begin or unite with our letter of the week. For example, this weeks letter is P. I created a frog street binder with all the images and lyrics to each letter of the alphabet for a visual as we are singing the song. Each month we have a “theme”. Last month we discussed water pipes. The goal for this particular large group, is for children to understand the concept of how water travels in pipes to get to the wanted destination. We created our very own water pipe system. The children each had a turn to place their pipe where they thought was best, with lots of trial and error, we poured a cup of water and watched as the water traveled all the way to the end where it came out our makeshift sink. The children were ecstatic! It was a very rewarding experience to watch as their little faces lit up when the water came out the other side. To end circle time or connect, I like to our “cranky cream” song. I give each child a dollop of our cranky cream (Johnson Johnson calming lotion). We rub our hands together then pull on each finger as we sing:
“Bye bye crankies” (x3) “it’s time for you to GO!” The children then throw the crankies into the air. This really sets the mood before we transition to free choice and the kiddos love it.

Circle Time

2023-02-28 14:17:57 UTC

Circle time for my classroom is pretty structured. Since our ISBE program morning circle time is only 15 minutes we try implement a daily routine that the children follow. We first do our morning attendance, health check, and morning prayer to get our day started. We then say our daily affirmations, this helps the children start their day on positive. We do the day of the week (if it is a holiday we talk about the holiday), we do the weather, practice our days of the week and months in the year. The children pick one color and that will be our color of the day. Next, we introduce the study to the children and the question of the day. This allow the children to start to warm up and start using their critical thinking skills. Once the question of the day is complete we talk about the expectations of the day and sing the good morning song. This reminds the students that we are getting prepared to transition to the next phase of our day.

Darneka Coats

Circle Time-MaKenna

2023-02-28 17:45:48 UTC

Circle time often starts off with a song,usually a Jack Hartman song
Calendar time
Weather
Story time
Then we begin the transition into small group time

Eli Jones (Circle Time)

joneseli2016 — 2023-02-28 18:23:37 UTC

For circle time, in the rhythm of "Oh My Darling, Clementine" the kids and the teachers can sing this song when learning about the weather. I picked this up this song from a preschool I volunteer for:
What's the weather?, What's the weather?
What's the wea-ther out today?
What's the weather?, What's the weather?
What's the weather out today?
Is it sunny?
Is it rainy?
Is it snowy?
Is it cold?
What's the weather?, What's the weather?
What's the wea-ther out today?

Circle Time-Meliah Hennings

2023-02-28 19:45:54 UTC

For circle time, in the classroom that I am doing my student teaching at we first have the kids do an exercise first. This allows them to move. It also helps them to pay attention more in circle time. We then do our letter of the week. After that we do the calendar and this helps with there counting. We then work on our alphabet.

Allie Sharp

2023-03-01 02:19:56 UTC

Circle time is one of my favorite times of the day! i enjoy going over the weather with all of the children and going over our subject of the day/week! one of these activity boards is helpful in keeping a routine with the kiddos.

Circle Time - Kaylee Wilson

2023-03-02 00:35:49 UTC

With the kids during circle time you can sing, go over the weather, months, days of the week, colors, abcs, counting, and talking about the story you're about to read.

Circle Time (Paige Flesner)

2023-03-02 01:45:30 UTC

Circle Time is a fun time to read stories or sing times. I have a fun time doing circle time. Doing story time for circle time.

Circle Time - Melissa Krieger

2023-03-02 17:06:34 UTC

I will be opening a faith based preschool and this is on the top of my shopping list :) My circle times will be full of music & movement! One of my favorite songs follow these lyrics:
Susie came to school today, school today, school today. Susie came to school today - hi Susie hi!

Circle time - Olivia stephens

2023-03-03 03:04:11 UTC

During our circle time we begin by having one child gather all the name tag of the students that are absent. Afterwards we talk about who is missing and if they are sick, on vacation etc. We then sing the absent kids a wish you well song. Next we have a butterfly kisser. It’s a butterfly poster on a stick and if you were absent the previous day the students sing to you “ you were gone you were missed, where would you like your butterfly kiss?” The students then chooses where they’d like their kiss. We then breathe together as a class and do an “I love you ritual” after that we all recite the kindness pledge for our classroom and then we move onto our large group and small group activities for the day.

CIRCLE TIME- Cathy Oakley

2024-02-06 03:24:14 UTC

Begin with music to transition the children to circle time. When all the children have joined the group play a game with the music like freeze dance or sing an action song while doing the actions. Do calendar by having a child place a star on the current day and another child place a symbol for the weather. As a group say the day of the week, month, day, and year. Talk about the letter of the day and the sound it makes. Look at objects that begins with that letter. Read a book that corresponds with the letter of the day. Discuss the letter and it's sound and discuss what is happening in the story. Close out with a math lesson such as naming shapes. The shapes can also have colors that can be named as well.

Dress Froggy for the Weather - Kristen Blakey

2024-02-06 22:16:49 UTC

My preschool kiddos LOVE this frog and getting to help dress him everyday. They know once we sing "What the Weather" and if they sit back down nicely, crisscross applesauce, hands in their lap, that they will be the first one chosen to come help dress froggy!

Circle time, if I had my own classroom, or center. Lacey Crawley

2024-02-11 20:01:06 UTC

First thing in the morning I will play this song. As kids are coming to the carpet it gets them moving a little bit and also talks about how you are and playing nicely. We then will sit and do roll call. Then we will talk about our theme of the month or week. Then another thing I've seen done that I liked is you have sticks with the kids and the put them in the safe keeper box, then the kids that are absent we talk about if sick or maybe just running late. then sick them a get-well song as well. Then before snack they would choose one rule to try and follow for the day.

Circle Time! Haley Lovins

2024-02-13 00:14:08 UTC

Here's a fun song to implement when starting circle time :)