Why is Circle Time Important for Preschool Children?
Circle time provides a regular opportunity for a story, some show-and-tell, and an exchange of the “news of the day.” In fact, circle time may be such a familiar part of the day that its full potential as a tool for teachers remains unrealized.
Communication occurs through the physical presence of other children, the joining of hands, and the synchronization of movement and gesture. Even so, circle time promotes the development of communication skills. It provides many opportunities for language learning that is pleasantly embedded in singing, where it is often supported by gesture as in the “eentsy weentsy” spider, or in listening, especially when stories are illustrated with colorful pictures.
Circle time is an excellent tool for supporting language-delayed children or children who do not speak the language of the program as well. During circle time, each child can choose to make a contribution or remain silent. For the troubled child, the companionship of others can break down barriers and foster healing and communication.
-Judith Colbert Ph. D., Author of Ask The Expert - Circle Time: A Tool for Supporting Children's Development
Communication occurs through the physical presence of other children, the joining of hands, and the synchronization of movement and gesture. Even so, circle time promotes the development of communication skills. It provides many opportunities for language learning that is pleasantly embedded in singing, where it is often supported by gesture as in the “eentsy weentsy” spider, or in listening, especially when stories are illustrated with colorful pictures.
Circle time is an excellent tool for supporting language-delayed children or children who do not speak the language of the program as well. During circle time, each child can choose to make a contribution or remain silent. For the troubled child, the companionship of others can break down barriers and foster healing and communication.
-Judith Colbert Ph. D., Author of Ask The Expert - Circle Time: A Tool for Supporting Children's Development
Songs to Learn for the Calendar
As seen in the video clip above
To the tune of “The 10 Little Indians”
January, February, March and April
May, June, July and August
September, October, November, December
These are the months of the year!
To the tune of the Adams Family Theme Song
Days of the week (clap, clap) 2x
Days of the week-Days of the week-days of the week (clap, clap)
There’s Sunday and there’s Monday
There’s Tuesday and there’s Wednesday
There’s Thursday and there’s Friday
And then there’s Saturday.
Repeat Chorus
January, February, March and April
May, June, July and August
September, October, November, December
These are the months of the year!
To the tune of the Adams Family Theme Song
Days of the week (clap, clap) 2x
Days of the week-Days of the week-days of the week (clap, clap)
There’s Sunday and there’s Monday
There’s Tuesday and there’s Wednesday
There’s Thursday and there’s Friday
And then there’s Saturday.
Repeat Chorus