The Benefits of Circle Time

Circle time is a cornerstone of childcare classrooms and offers much more than a simple gathering routine.  

One of the biggest benefits of circle time is the development of social skills. The interactions that students have during circle time help build empathy, patience, and respect, all of which are essential for lifelong relationships.

During our circle times the teachers will bring out our frog puppets to cue that it is time to learn and they will implement conscious discipline routines. The circle time conscious discipline routines consist of four key components that make up our Brain Smart Start. 

 Unite - Bringing the students together

Connect - Having students participate together, building social skills

Calm - Engaging in a calming technique 

Commit - Committing to keep the classroom and each other safe

Circle time is a powerful took that nurtures social-emotional growth, supports language development, and helps children feel valued as part of a group.