Circle Time

During circle time your child develops:

• large group participation skills
• listening and attending skills
• music appreciation
• creative freedom for self-expression and movement
• language skills
• a positive self-concept

Circle time is a wonderful time for children to listen to each other, practicing their listening, focusing and direction following skills, and their ability to take turns. The length of circle time depends on the age of the children, the time of year, and the composition and interests of the group. The activities at circle time include reading, singing, playing musical instruments, flannel board stories, puppets, fingerplays, dancing, sharing, games and parachute play. The teachers usually choose stories and activities that support the current monthly curriculum theme or are relevant to children's lives (new baby, moving, self-esteem, emotions, etc.) or interests.