Course curriculum

  • 1

    🍰Welcome

    • Welcome

    • Course Description

    • Course Objectives
  • 2

    🍰Why Does Circle Time Matter?

    • What is Circle Time?

    • NAEYC: Why Circle Time Works

    • Common Pitfalls

    • Rote Learning

    • Benefits of Hands On Learning
  • 3

    🍰Using C.A.K.E. to Bake a Better Circle Time

    • C.A.K.E.

    • C.A.K.E. Framework

    • C – Child-Centered and Curriculum-Based

    • A – Active With Engaging Activities

    • K – KISS and Kinesthetic

    • E – Engaging Through Emotional Connection and Expression
  • 4

    🍰Child-Centered and Curriculum Based

    • What It Means
  • 5

    🍰Active and Engaging Activities

    • What It Means
  • 6

    🍰Keep It Simple & Kinesthetic

    • What It Means
  • 7

    Age & Stage Adjustments

    • Developmental Needs

    • Circle Time Length

    • Criss Cross Applesauce—Is It Necessary?
  • 8

    🍰Emotional Connection

    • What It Means
  • 9

    🍰Practical Tools and Routines

    • Key Tools

    • Real-Life Circle Time Plan (15 minutes)-Preschool

    • Example Circle Times
  • 10

    🍰Fix It Up! Circle Time Makeovers

    • Sample “Fix-It” Scenarios
  • 11

    🍰Your To-Go Box

    • Learning Takeaways