A Preschool Circle Time Routine that Really Works (Part 1)
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Publicado 2021-10-18
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In this week's episode of Elevating Early Childhood, I discuss something suuuper important: Circle time!
As you know, circle time is pretty crucial in pre-k, and having a successful and effective one can be difficult.
Why? Simply because most children have short attention spans, which means keeping them focused on circle time can be quite the complex task.
But, I'm here to help!
Which is why, first things first, I want you to know that, when it comes to circle time, working smarter, not harder, is the solution.
What does that entail, exactly?
Tune in right now to find out!
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Key Takeaways:
- Why is it difficult to have a successful circle time? (00:00)
- Ingredient #1: Understanding young children's attention spans (01:58)
- Ingredient #2: Balancing active and passive during circle time (03:19)
- Ingredient #3: Have all your materials prepared in advance (05:31)
- What to do when your students don't listen during circle time (07:03)
- How to fit everything during circle time (08:32)
- What to do if your students don't participate (12:42)
- Component #1: The picture schedule (16:25)
- Component #2: Taking attendance (17:11)
- Component #3: Story of the day (19:07)
- Component #4: A participatory song (20:19)
- Component #5: Review your schedule (20:34)
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Todos los comentarios (21)
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Great tips for circle time! Absolutely, some children who are second language learners really need time to adjust in the classroom.
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Can you do a tour of your classroom one day... please!!!!
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Great advice! I love the blueberry pie analogy! I definitely agree with the active/passive approach.
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My goodness! Your channel is amazing! Thank you for sharing all of this with us!!!!
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Thank you for your wonderfully insightful guidance to honor children where they are and to keep them engaged
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Thank you so much for sharing this!!! Iām a new assistant teacher and thereās some things about our circle time that donāt seem to work very well. I would LOVE to get rid of calendar time!
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i'm going back to teaching prek. I am so thankful I found this :) my circle times lasted 30 minutes! no wonder!
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This was so powerful and so true. Thank you!
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This content is just what I need as a new teacher. Thank u so much ā¤
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Thanks Vanessa. Nice tips. Key tip for me is balancing passive and active attention grabbers to keep them engaged. Nice work. Very helpful. š
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Wow loved this!!!
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Really like this advice ill try it this year.
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Great advice. Most are visual and tactile
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Thank you!!!
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I really enjoyed the class thank u for you input
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Beautiful Tips. I will surely look for how to make it relatable here in our part of the world.
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OMG,I do trainings for educators and sometimes I second guess my self. You are right on point! These are the same things I teach and tell educators. Iām going to start sharing this channel.
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Thanks.
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Very useful information for me
