Circle time is extremely important for preschoolers. It could be used to measure cognitive development, fine and gross motor, emotional, social domains. The techniques are vast and various use of puppets for the social and emotional is the more favorable technique. Prompting students to answer days of the week the color works the cognitive and communication. With movement involvement you can add fine and gross motor skills.

I am looking at find a technique with music to incorporate social and emotional learning in the circle time program.

During my masters program, I did my final project on circle time with middle school students and surprisingly, students behaved better during circle time. I now teach adults and use circle time with them and they enjoy learning from it. The first time I used it, student grades increased. Hence, I continue to use it. It seems interesting to add music during circle time, I however, am not a music person. Samantha Gross, let me know how you go about adding the music. For instance, do you sing, do they sing, or do they listen to a cd? Thanks.

Circle time for preschoolers may look very different than circle time for middle schoolers, but the underlying principles are the same. Students want opportunities to learn and to contribute.

Children watch and listen to the teacher carefully to see what the adult agenda is, and then try to satisfy that. But if the agenda is in opposition to their agenda, they will disrupt or tune out. What is the agenda you have for your circle time? Is it merely a different format for a lecture or for structured curriculum-determined activities or conversations, or is it a time to introduce new experiences, resources, people, ideas (any of these can forward a curriculum without being specifically determined by it)? Is it also a time students can share themselves and theri interests and learn more about each other? Is it a time to discuss problems or issues that any students are having?

It can be a great time for music but it might take some investigation to find out what music can be of most interest. Sometimes a very different kind of music gains group attention, especially if they know or hear a little about the musician and instruments also. Getting a live musician in is great, and afterwards they can write or draw "thank you" notes, as long as it isn't forced on any of them. In my experience, whatever you choose, be sure you enjoy it too!

Circle time is a great way for preschoolers to get a sense of community with other kids their age and enhance their social skills and improve their attention span. At Children’s Campus, we start each day with circle time for our children. We believe that starting with circle time helps to introduce the topics and plans for the day. Here are some benefits of a successful circle time for preschoolers.

Benefits of Preschool Circle Time

Establish Community – My having circle time, or group time, our preschoolers greet each other and learn awareness of other kids. This kind of interaction helps to enhance the social skills of toddlers. They learn that each child is valued as a member of the group.

Plan it Out – Use circle time to go over the day’s plans and topics. With all the kids in the class together, everyone will know what the class will be doing. Kids are always curious and circle time is a good opportunity for them to ask questions.

Keep it Fun – Getting toddlers and preschoolers to sit still for any amount of time can be tricky. Keeping circle time fun and interactive can help keep toddlers engaged and help to improve their attention span. Circle time becomes a fun activity rather than a chore.

Make it a Routine – When something becomes routine or familiar to young children, they respond to it better. By starting every day with circle time, the kids at Children’s Campus know what to expect every morning, improving their skills a little bit more each time.

We believe that our 5-star preschool curriculum is focused to encourage the very best growth out of each and every child. We encourage our preschoolers to interact with each other during classroom activities that benefits their growth and development. Starting the day with circle time is something that our preschools are proud of and confident in its benefits for your child.

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