Top Tips for Circle Time
By: Sophie Booth
Circle time is fantastic way to bring all the children together and nurture a sense
of community and togetherness for your class, it should be an engaging and
exciting experience for all of the children involved.
Here are some things to consider to ensure circle time is a valuable learning
experience.
1. Make circle time an interactive experience by ensuring children are actively
involved in the circle time experience rather than just sitting and listing.
2. Use materials and props for the children to physically touch and manipulate, circle
time should also be a hands-on experience not just a hands-in-lap experience.
3. Children find it difficult to sit still, so keep circle time fun and engaging by adding
movement, rhymes, dance and songs.
4. Having a circle time schedule helps children to know what to expect during circle
time and allows them to be confident when getting involved.
5. Keep children involved in circle time by having a range of visual aids which encour
age conversation and invite children to interact.
6. Be flexible and be willing to change your plan ensuring the needs and interests of
the children are always your priority
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