How to Start Toddler and Preschool Circle Time (Back-to-School)

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[@camilleespy7395]

Do you have a video about how to deal with a child with difficult behavior while keeping the rest of the classroom from being out of control?

[@charlenesteward195]

Honestly, circle time is waaayy overated. Everything does not need to be whole group. Especially first thing in the morning😖. Who wants to be in a meeting as soon as they get to work EVERYDAY??

[@jessicalee4737]

I made circles with their name and faces on them, laminated them and put velcro on the back. They love them.

[@shaunwalker6651]

I'm a retired Home Health Aide, I work with older people, our job is no different we just work with different age groups and disabilities. Older people do circle time but different with them. I have seen pre School, elementary, JHS and HS TEACHERS and medical people that didn't know how to help their parents. My son is autistic and I had to educate myself to help my son. He 29 years old but thanks for the info to relieve some of the stress I've been through 😊

[@laursouth52]

Similar to the mats we use pillows and get the kids excited who don’t do as well with the transition by saying let’s get to circle time so you can choose the color you like!

[@Godslillamb]

I am the lead infant teacher but lately we have had a lot of young one year olds in my room. I’m supposed to train them to eat at the table (it is about 8 inches off the ground and has little chairs for kids) and the kids want to climb on the table. I have no idea how to convince them to sit in a circle for circle time. Any tips are appreciated.

[@stefaniespag208]

My kiddos are 3.5 and they just sit on their bottoms. Or classroom in Soo small, and the circle time rug is too small for mats. My group does pretty darn well sitting in close quarters wherever they can find room, but I love the idea of stools bc we still struggle with "she's touching meeee" "he's to closeee" . Do you have a link

[@gobsmack10]

I have a question. So I am taking over a preschool class with one 18month child and the rest 2-3. They have a routine thats been in place for a year now. I understand that consistency is important but at what point can I introduce my own ideas without upsetting the balance too much? I am currently working with the teacher on how to slowly introduce me to the class so they become comfortable. Is it just a case of constant observation for when the time is right?

[@evelynopoku7657]

Please how I start in classroom

[@reginanoelkurts2347]

We use a carpet that has letters.❤

[@chesleycrawford8220]

Thank you! These are great reminders for me as I step into teaching this age group again!

[@mewarikapakyntein1335]

Thank you🙏🏼...This has been very helpful and useful tips.

[@gata0190]

Thank you this video was very helpful and full of encouraging advice

[@tatianalevchenko437]

Thank you so much for these tips, they are invaluable for new teachers!

[@yolandaruiz5021]

Thank you so much. You have shared such important tips not only for new teachers but for all teachers. I've been in the early childhood field for over 30. years and still look for ways to improve. At my school, we are mixed ages and we just lowered the age group from 3-5yrs to 2yrs-6, plus we are starting a CircleTime for even younger children. Oh boy! Do I ever needed these tips. Thanks again!

[@user-jg3ik5jz6d]

Love your circle time ideas! I teach preschoolers who have special learning needs such as Autism. I use cube chairs at circle time to help them sit safely.

[@joannwachukwu1658]

This is so blithe. Thank you, you make it easier for new teachers.

[@emilylinstrom1058]

Hi Sheryl-

[@susanwilliams2807]

As always, thank you so much for the tips and reminders to start out simply. Quite often when you end a year, you forget how challenging the actual beginning was. (Sometimes you choose to forget the difficulty)😅

[@seciviremmanuel9673]

Thank you for sharing and really insightful!!🙌🙌🙏