Literacy Beginnings: Chapter two: Building a Community of Learners
I am thrilled to be participating in the Book Study Blog Party being hosted by Pre-K Pages. Each participating blogger is taking a turn to read a chapter of the
The tendency is to think that the main focus of circletime (or large group time) should be for giving instruction or for teaching. However, the real focus of circletime is to build a strong sense of community.
Circletime is used to do routine activities like the “helper of the day,” games, music, movement, and story telling but along the way, it is important to mindful of how circletime is helping everyone get to know each other and work together to have a great experience.
Here are some examples of what circletime looks like...
Starting with the activity and ending with the book in preschool
I have almost always started our day with circle time in preschool. I choose a great children’s book along with other conversation sparkers that ultimately branch out into a variety
Circle time: Introducing the forest to preschoolers
Nature investigations are a great way to explore the forest in your preschool setting! One way I like to introduce a new concept to young children is by filling up
Exploring long and short in preschool
Simple ways to explore measurement using everyday objects in preschool During circle time, these children explored the concept of longer and shorter… Comparing Lengths The teacher selected two children at
Explaining the creative art process during circle time to preschoolers
Before rushing off to explore creative art activities, we often take a minute to explain the creative art activity during circle time… The goal is to help the children connect the
All about me: I am special in preschool
Play this fun little hand mirror game with your preschoolers and sing “I am Special!”