Staff may wish to enter this interaction where there is more than one child in a family. You may wish to copy these out of the book and then laminate them or place them on construction paper for easy visibility and safe storage between sessions of this class. Carefully protected, these cue cards can last for years. Expanding on the cooperative interaction activities of the first component, Community Circle time combines active, age-appropriate songs, games, and concepts with group participation. Preschool readiness skills are encouraged.
Children observe, listen, participate, and practice.
The 10 to 20 minute group time focuses on one particular concept or human right and the corresponding responsibility, reinforcing cooperation and respect within each group circle. The fourth component provides separate learning time for adults and children. Children's Guided Play and Children's Learning Circle Children remain in the early childhood room with the children's teacher and any assistants. You will need a setting with a children's play area and access to professionals to help guide the children's play. You may choose to gather the children on the circle near the end of your time together, just before the parents return to get them.