Making Circle Time Successful for All (3 hours)

Making Circle Time Successful for All

Circle time has the potential to be one of the most joyful, community building moments of the day—when children feel connected, confident, and excited to learn. This course empowers early childhood educators to transform circle time from a routine gathering into a vibrant, developmentally responsive experience that welcomes every child. (3 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment Survey
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Reflecting on Your Circle Time
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Understanding Circle Time Goals
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Clarifying Teacher Goals for Circle Time
4. Chapter 1 Review Questions
5. Chapter 1 Open-Ended Question
1. Key Components of Circle Time
2. Alternating Activities to Sustain Engagement
3. Supporting Autonomy in Circle Time
4. Alternating Songs, Books, and Literary Tasks
5. Chapter 2 Review Questions
1. Understanding the Diversity of Participation
2. Encouraging Expressive Learners
3. The Role of Materials in Participation
4. Examples of Active Participation
5. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
1. The Power of Reinforcement in Circle Time
2. Types of Reinforcement
3. Pairing Tangible Reinforcement with Social Praise
4. Applying the 50% Rule
5. Reinforcers Versus Fidget Objects
6. Aligning Fidget Objects
7. Chapter 4 Review Questions
1. The Importance of Supports and Prompts
2. The Purpose of Prompts and Supports
3. The Role of Gestural Cues in Circle Time
4. Using Direct Verbal Cues
5. The Purpose of Physical Prompting
6. The Role of Additional Adults in Circle Time
7. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Question
1. The Importance of Pacing in Circle Time
2. Adjusting Pace for Diverse Learners
3. Structuring Circle Time into Manageable Segments
4. Preventing Disengagement Through Preparedness
5. Chapter 6 Review Questions
1. Optimizing Circle Time for Everyone
2. Comparing Adult and Child Expectations
3. Understanding Young Children’s Perspective on Circle Time
4. Leveraging Favorite Books and Songs
5. Increasing Circle Time Duration
6. Structuring Entry and Exit
7. Chapter 7 Open-Ended Question
1. Establishing Visual Boundaries for Circle Time
2. Addressing Passive Participation in Circle Time
3. Supporting Core Strength During Circle Time
4. Scenario: Brandon
5. Chapter 8 Discussion
1. Wrapping Up the Course
2. End of Course Reflection
3. Course Completion
4. End of Course Quiz
5. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$28.50
3 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Early Childhood

Making Circle Time Successful for All

Course curriculum

Getting Started

Before we begin...

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Wrapping It Up

About this course