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Large Group. Why Do We Include Large Group or Circle Time in Preschool ?. Provides an opportunity social and emotional development Provides an opportunity for activities for language and literacy development - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Large Group
Why Do We Include Large Group or Circle Time in Preschool?
Provides an opportunity social and emotional development
Provides an opportunity for activities for language and literacy development
Provides a time to introduce new toys and materials that will be available in the classroom
Perhaps the most important reason is to provide opportunities for children to experience a sense of belonging to a group
Successful Large Group Times Planned in advance Incorporate routines Account for children’s
attention spans Based on children’s
language abilities Based on children’s
interests Allows for active
participation Minimal waiting time Use large and small muscles
Guidelines for PlanningCircle Times
Schedule for 10 to 15 minute periods Use the activity to help gather children
together Make all activities interactive and involve all
children Allow for individualization Use visuals when needed Make activities meaningful and interesting
Guidelines for PlanningCircle Times (continued)
Acknowledge and support each child’s contribution
Set up the activity for success Don’t put children on the spot Allow children to let other children help them Use to introduce “guest” Use for “sharing time”
Assisting Individual Children During Circle Time Sit on carpet squares
Sit in chairs
Mark places on the floor with tape
Give individual children the option of an alternative activity
Activity
Large Group Activity Plan