Interactive Circle Time - Learn Routine, Structure, & Communication!

This is an ongoing class that will meet 2 times per week. We will spend each session singing, dancing, reading a book or nursery rhyme, and/or participating in a simple activity. The following areas of development will be addressed during each class: social emotional skills, literacy, and communication. When we do an activity, I will also be incorporating some pre-math, science, and/or social studies in a fun, playful way. 

I am an enthusiastic teacher! I keep circle time going at a steady pace so learners do not get bored but I also provide "wait time" for those who need a little extra time in answering questions and participating. I will also modify my lessons and material to help meet every child at their developmental level (using visuals, models, and/or other prompting). The learners will be able to interact by singing, dancing, answering questions, talking to peers, and participating in activities. 

The class routine will have a structured schedule for consistency: 
1) Greeting/introductory song
2) Greet each child individually
3) Check the weather
4) Learn or practice a calming strategy
5) Read a short book or nursery rhyme 
OR
Do an activity (i.e. sorting, matching, mapping, etc.)
6) Sing & dance to a song
7) Goodbye song

Communication and structure will be two big focuses of this circle time.

No experience of background knowledge is needed from week to week.