Circle time fun!

How do you engage children during circle time to activate their minds and keep them focused?

Keeping children captivated helps motivate their willingness to learn and effectively deters behavior (Prykanowski et al., 2018). During circle time activities, I entice my preschoolers with challenging activities to keep them interested and stimulated. I incorporate songs, movement, video clips, and community jobs as participation strategies. I integrate various domains and tactics, remembering each child's unique learning styles. I modify and expand my teaching content to minimize learning gaps for individual performance outcomes (NAEYC, 2020). Developing routines permits children to stay on task when learning new information. Children are excited to learn, and the best thing about them is their eagerness for understanding. I engage students with my energy and tenacity, while observing their anticipation.

References:

Lawver, C. (2023). My circle time board. [Photograph].

NAEYC. (2020). Professional standards and competencies for early childhood educators.

https://www.naeyc.org/resources/position-statements/professional-standards-competencies

Prykanowski, D. A., Martinez, J. R., Reichow, B., Conroy, M. A., & Huang, K. (2018). Brief report: Measurement of young children’s engagement and problem behavior in early childhood settings. Behavioral Disorders, 44(1), 53–62. https://doi.org/10.1177/0198742918779793