My Top 5 Circle Time Essentials for Your Preschool Classroom

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What's the secret to making every circle time a smashing success?
This is the question I answer in today's episode of Elevating Early Childhood!
As you know, circle time is an essential part of every preschool classroom. Done right, it can be super fun, engaging, and a great way to spend time together!
But, there is one big obstacle between you and a successful circle time... Children's short attention span!
I've talked about this before, and yes, I'm about to circle back - excuse the pun - to it again this week, because if you want to have the perfect circle time, you need your students to pay attention.
How can you make sure that happens?
I answer this question (and more) in today's episode, so tune in now!
Key Takeaways:
What's the secret to a successful circle time? (00:00)
A story about Ashley (00:58)
A story about Jaden (07:21)
I found my perfect bag, what about you? (13:55)
Meet Allie the alligator! (19:18)
Don't forget circle time games (26:35)
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@PreKPagesvideos 10 ай бұрын

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@elmeranitathames4611 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you for sharing so freely with those of us who find ourselves struggling to teach toddlers in the same room with a co-teacher who behaves like a toddler by making everything a competition and an act of war between us. Having good, well-balanced, well-researched advice offered in a warm, inviting, and supportive way really is a God send. I've started spending way too much money in an attempt to create a classroom within a classroom that uses positive approaches rather than bribes (candy, special privileges), fear (threats, mean faces), and absolute control (my way or the highway) to teach the children without bumping heads or stepping on toes with my co-teacher. In such an hostile environment, it is easy to become the "nice teacher" who is seen as out of control whenever "the enforcer" leaves the room and the children take advantage of their freedom by testing the boundaries. Thank you for helping me to find my way to the right path! :)

@sandycheeks1580 Жыл бұрын

That persons a narcissist! Record the behavior & Schedule a meeting with the principal to switch the other teacher to another classroom! There’s no other way. She’s not going to change unless she’s under threat of being FIRED.

@asilsille 8 ай бұрын

Oh I feel you!

@melindasanford199 Жыл бұрын

"one up Miss. Melissa," your hilarious. Thank you for sharing your experience.

@PreKPagesvideos Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@smashalandmine4016 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I am a preschool teacher from Italy, and I have the same struggle every day, with the circle time and it seems getting worse and worse every year. I find your advice helpful and I will practice it right tomorrow. Forgive me for my English, I know is not perfect, but I very appreciate your videos. Ciao a tutti!!

@sandyzimmerman3732 2 жыл бұрын

I use a mystery bag too. I place an object related to the theme we are learning about or Bible story and let the kids feel it and pass it around. No one can say anything until everyone's had a turn. then we take turns telling each other their guess. It's a great activity that uses their senses and self control and problem solving. They love it.

@thesigningstation8187 2 жыл бұрын

Love the popsicle sticks. I've been doing something similar for years. I teach mommy and me classes for 0-3 and 3-5. I keep the same finger play for the entire month so that the kiddos can memorize it, since we only meet once a week. I don't use popsicle sticks, though. I use a glove and I laminate my 5 "things" and put a velcro on the back so that it sticks to my glove. i just use any old woven glove and it works great. I let the families know that there are only 5 so please remind me next week and it will be your child's turn. The babies don't know what to do the first week, but by the 3rd week they are reaching or toddling over to get their turn. As I sing the song I walk around the class and hand them out as the song goes. For the preschool level I pause after giving it and say, "5 take away 1 is 4" and so on. Then, at the end, I do the same when gathering them up and taking them back one at a time and say, " 2 plus 1 more is 3" and, by the second week, I begin to pause to see if the kids can say 3, etc. They get very excited to have the answer. In the first week or so, some kids can get upset that they didn't get one. But, as they learn the routine, they know that they WILL eventually get a turn and so they anticipate when it will be their turn and don't have a problem waiting and "sharing" them with others until their turn arises, again. Another great thing that has happened, is that the kids become very attached to them. And, in center time, someone always wants a turn using the glove and the 5 things to do it themselves. I LOVE that! So many skills are being learned in that moment! And, the nice thing about the glove is that they don't need to try to hold all 5 popsicle sticks at the same time because the glove holds it for them. This is also much easier for the babies in the baby classes because it fits better in their little hands, and their is no wood to slobber on and only a laminated piece of paper to clean off, later, lol. The preschoolers have fun "being the teacher" and doing it for their friends. Such a great way to practice so many skills in that one little song/poem. It's my classes favorite part of circle time.

@melanieduval886 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all of your inspiring videos! I've been teaching 3 & 4 year olds (special needs) since 2007. Your advice is wonderful and definitely works with my population of kiddos! ❤

@simonegodwin7449 2 жыл бұрын

My daughter, now 16 still talks about her friend Charlie in pre school... Charlie was a puppet!

@alannajames769 2 жыл бұрын

I'm learning more from your videos than I did in my entire education program! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!

@amyc4083 Жыл бұрын

I know right!? This is what they should teach in ECE classes!

@Renwa82 Жыл бұрын

Just gotta say, I LOVE this channel. It has been an incredibly educational place. You touch on so many of the things that I have questions about already.

@PreKPagesvideos Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you like the content!

@KathyHutto 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas! I use that same toy microphone every day for Weather Time in my online Calendar Time class. 💕

@caliecse7607 2 жыл бұрын

Jayden being jaded is such a chuckle 😆

@sarahenry2088 8 ай бұрын

I teach preschool and this sounds like a great idea to work into my circle time !

@PassionateHeart86 Жыл бұрын

I love teaching Pre k with all my heart and soul but circle time is so out of my comfort zone. I don’t know why! Your channel has helped me so much 🥰 thank you!

@MissVickyArt 2 жыл бұрын

I love all your ideas! Thank you for what you do 💚

@traceyharp956 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I LOVE these ideas ❤

@elizabeth0265 2 жыл бұрын

I teach a preschool class at our homeschool Co-op. These ideas are so helpful!! Thank you 😊

@deliaclaudio6871 Жыл бұрын

Great info on getting the children to get involved with circle time.

@natsanettedros1954 2 жыл бұрын

I love all your ideas I enjoyed watching you. Thank you

@abc-vf5if 2 жыл бұрын

I love the black bag. Great idea 💡 👍

@Honesttalks287 2 жыл бұрын

Girl, you are awesome! Thanks for your many great ideas..

@ChildrenParadise 2 жыл бұрын

You are so good. I love your tips and will definitely do it with my kids .

@juneblackmon1097 7 ай бұрын

I am going to pick several up as soon as possible

@dahinnino1618 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vanessa. I just love your videos! You go straight to the point! And the fact that there's writing makes your videos super effective. What would be your top 3 teacher resolutions? Keep it up.

@charlesperez9976 2 жыл бұрын

Well done,superteacher! Teachers are heroes,you are a great example!❤️

@NChic Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Totally love it! Will try the magic bag tomorrow morning!

@amberdawn3737 2 жыл бұрын

Every bit is excellent advice!

@marielaurenadiaz6679 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is so helpful

@gladysperez8156 2 жыл бұрын

This circle time presentation is what I needed to listen about it because other co-workers in my classroom refused to follow and now I’m going to have do with good enthusiasm this method. 🙏

@brigittesmith6800 2 жыл бұрын

I use a Dollar Tree microphone in First Grade even now when kids are in desks instead of carpet. It really does work! But I’ve never though about putting one in a center…thank you!

@michellegraham4016 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing, I can’t wait to try thee ideas.

@user-ph9sy9om8r 11 ай бұрын

Love this buying one this weekend

@yvettetaylor5131 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being a teacher! Your new look is great! I want to be in your class!

@alwayssunnykids Жыл бұрын

Such great ideas to keep their attention!

@yadirasolis726 2 жыл бұрын

I love it thank u!!♥️

@silvyovadia8186 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It's so helpful.

@godisgood678 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for inspiring me!

@ascensioncano3606 Жыл бұрын

I like the magic butterflies, the microphone and Allie the alligator, thanks for these ideas, I am going to use them in September. Thanks

@iDelta77 Жыл бұрын

This is so good!

@Liviasantos9 Жыл бұрын

I love your page! Thanks for sharing! I always use a puppet, works every time! And yeah it's like it's an actual person to them! One of my puppet's names is Jose lol! Totally the highlight moment for my students!

@therpin 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sunithaprakash4161 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤

@nmascol Жыл бұрын

This was such an amazing video. I'm about to share this with my staff

@amberfaille394 10 ай бұрын

So adorable. Thank you

@PreKPagesvideos 10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@charlenesteward195 2 жыл бұрын

Omg! I think I have her in my class 😄!

@deliwoman3720 2 жыл бұрын

your channel has been a godsend oh my gosh thank you for these ideas!

@PreKPagesvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@yesenialopez1210 Жыл бұрын

Wow.. this is so simple yet so entertaining for them. I’m gonna start using these tips. As a first year teacher I have been struggling 😭

@PreKPagesvideos Жыл бұрын

You got this!

@latoyalawrence5415 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea of the microphone used in circle time..

@charlenesteward195 2 жыл бұрын

I guess Ms. Melissa didn't have popcicle sticks. You one up her😆!

@PreKPagesvideos 2 жыл бұрын

😙

@stevejobs8652 Жыл бұрын

That’s so impressive ❤

@juliamullin2049 2 жыл бұрын

This was helpful. These are excellent ideas and tips

@PreKPagesvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@carrielassiter8455 Жыл бұрын

This will really help me! Thank you! Trying each idea with my 4 year olds.

@PreKPagesvideos Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lissetlinares6496 Жыл бұрын

In each video I learn with you thanks ,I am new follower

@Playing_with_a_Purpose 2 жыл бұрын

Love the microphone idea!!! My kiddos love using the “teacher pointer”

@remitheninjacat 2 жыл бұрын

awwww, you sound like a wonderful teacher

@melysac04 Жыл бұрын

I shared your video with a teacher & she tried to make it seem like I was telling her how to teach. I feel like this BC she told the principle smh like how sneaky & shady is that. They said to me they go by guidelines & I cannot share videos. Its so sad that people are negative & toxic. She kept pushing her 15 year experience like she knows everything already. She always has a serious face. I don't want that for my child period.

@PreKPagesvideos Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! So sorry it wasn't well received.

@blanchemusoke7538 Жыл бұрын

Can you please share with us more circle time games please.

@ebbrown8771 Жыл бұрын

At 17:40, would you allow students to hold onto the items during read aloud or in a special, viewable area? Thanks for another special video ☺️

@PreKPagesvideos Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't pass them out since there aren't enough for every child to hold. They're props for the teacher used for a specific purpose.

@brittquin2009 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I also like to use a puppet to “talk” to the kids. However I do have a student that likes to point out that she can see my hand holding the puppet or see my mouth moving so it’s not really the puppet who is talking. How do I respond in this situation?

@maggiekent6292 2 жыл бұрын

Do you give certificates after watching and learning?

@PreKPagesvideos 2 жыл бұрын

We offer certificates of attendance to our Trailblazer students, you can learn more here: teachingtrailblazers.com/

@meikemcdermott5528 2 жыл бұрын

Do you let the children keep the popsicle sticks and bring them home? At what part of the circle time that you would like the popsicles are returned to you? If you do 5 x story time with the same book during the week, do you have different picture for the popsicle sticks? Thanks.

@PreKPagesvideos 2 жыл бұрын

No, I don't let them take them home. After we complete the song/rhyme they give the sticks back to me. We sing the same song/rhyme for at least one week, ideally 2. I use different song/rhyme with sticks for each theme.

@maria09rivera24 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question: During story time my kiddos love to participate, but can become off track easily. They'll want to comment after every page and discuss things outside the book. What's a great rule or tip to use so I'm not constantly reminding them?

@anniezinovenko6357 2 жыл бұрын

Let your students know before you read what you expect of them during the book. Remind them that you are the strong speaker &they are on zero voice level, unless you have questions & need their help. I also find doing character's voices, adding inflection & animation in while reading helps to engage students.

@miriamfernandezboraso9033 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Vanessa. Miriam here, ur friend from Argentina. I wanna ask u instead of a puppet, can I use a STUFFED ANIMAL? is it the same? And the mike idea is AWESOME, i definetely put it into practise this March when we start our 2022 school year. Hugs and kisses, Miss Miriam

@PreKPagesvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Sure, why not? I've seen where people take a stuffed animal and cut a hole in the bottom, then remove the stuffing to create a hand puppet too.