Margaret Collins' book provides a wealth of circle time activity ideas for children ages 3-9.
From time to time, my blog posts will include books I love and recommend. That’s the librarian and bibliophile in me, so bear with me! I will always include helpful, interesting books on the topic of daycare, childcare, preschool, or child development.
I have just discovered Circle Time for the Very Young by Margaret Collins.
Circle time is important because it helps develop speaking and listening skills, increases confidence, and raises self-esteem. So, child care providers and preschool teachers, this is the book for you if you:
- Are too busy to develop circle time activities
- Are not sure how to develop themed and/or developmentally appropriate circle time activities
- Simply need more ideas for circle time.
Circle Time for the Very Young covers eight Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) themes: Friends and Friendships, Growing and growing up, Keeping safe, Self esteem, Keeping healthy, Feelings and persuasion, Citizenship, and Loss, grief and separation.
The main reason I recommend and love this book is because it is so versatile and easy to use with two different age groups. For each theme, on one page you will find a circle time plan for children in age group 3-5, and on the opposite page the same plan is modified for children ages 5-7. Therefore, the book is useful through the primary grades and you’re definitely getting your money’s worth.
I strongly suggest that daycare providers and preschool teachers buy, borrow, or steal a copy of this book.
For more information, see my articles on Day Care Activities
