Circle Times, Transitions and Music & Movement 3 Stars Hours

Why Engaging and Connecting with Children in Circle Time is Important  Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University videos  Positive interactions shape behavior  er_embedded&v=_BgtFYEC1Yk er_embedded&v=_BgtFYEC1Yk  Interactions/relationships shape brain development  er_embedded&v=WO-CB2nsqTA er_embedded&v=WO-CB2nsqTA  The Science Behind Positive Interactions er_embedded&v=chhQc0HShCo er_embedded&v=chhQc0HShCo  Learning through reciprocal relationships

Reflection Activity  Think about your circle time routine  Do you include strategies to keep children engaged?  Do you include activities for various types of learners?  Do you include activities that stimulate engagement?  What types of activities are used to sustain children’s engagement?

Engaging Preschoolers  Enthusiasm  Making it fun  Keeping it simple  Be consistent  Ignoring minor misbehavior  Rewarding positive behavior  Giving brain brakes

Organizing Circle Time  Calendar Routine  Music & Movement CD’s  Story Wands  Brain Brakes  Transition Games  Finger Plays/Songs  Reading a Story  Circle Time Games

Circle Time Routines  Good Morning Song or Greeting Song  This is the Way we get up in the Morning  Who is here today? (Counting)  Days of the Week (Counting) Dr Jean  Finger Plays  Job Charts  Brain Brakes  View link below for effective circle time management  layer_detailpage&v=4Ujrry3fB0c layer_detailpage&v=4Ujrry3fB0c

Music & Movement Cd’s  Dr. Jean & Friends  Bean Bag Activities & Coordination Skills  Kiss Your Brain CD  Greg & Steve Kids in Motion  Learning Basic Skills Through Music  Rhythm Stick Activities  Suggest Viewing YouTube for more ideas

Learning Basic Skills through Music & Dr Jean o “Color Song” Teachers will practice leading this activity using colored bears o “Tooty Ta” Teachers will practice leading this activity following directions o Head and Shoulders, Knees and toes and ring around the rosie with parachute

Learning Basic Skills #1 Color Song Hap Palmer 

“Tooty Ta” by Dr Jean  etailpage&v=nq7VhRAf3aY etailpage&v=nq7VhRAf3aY

Parachute Head & Shoulders

Self Assessment and Reflection  Please complete a summary of each slide, videos and reflections and submit at the end of the training.  Include how you may use the information, strategies and activities.