If you are employed in a state that uses a registry to track professional development hours, you will be able to provide your registry ID (Stars, MOPID, Registry or other ECE ID#) after you have completed the quiz for the course. If you pass the quiz we will report your course completion to the state registry using the registry ID that you provide.

Explore effective strategies for creating engaging, flexible, and predictable circle and small-group experiences in early childhood classrooms. Designed for early childhood professionals, this course helps both new and experienced educators examine daily routines, activity choices, transitions, timing, language learning, and strategies for maintaining children’s attention. Participants will engage with practical ideas and reflective questions while considering what works best for their individual group. Apply these strategies to create meaningful circle time experiences that support children’s participation, learning, and enjoyment. Course length – 3.5 hours

This course answers the following questions:

• Should every classroom do circle time every day?

• What elements need to be included in circle time?

• Should circle time be the same each day?

• How can I be flexible and yet keep with my routine?

• What are some ways to keep the children’s attention during circle time?

• How do I transition into circle time?

• When is the best time of day for circle time?

• Should I introduce a foreign language in circle time?

• Do I have to do weather and calendar?

Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of small group times.

• Utilize the knowledge of multiple possibilities for components that may make their circle times more effective.

• Create a new method of preparing for circle time in order to achieve better results.