I spoke last week about some of my favorite strategies for behavior management of groups in speech and language circle time. I knew I needed a whole post to talk about some great other supports. One of the best things you can do is come prepared with behavior supports. Here's a run down of my most-used behavior supports. I've included affiliate links within this post for your ... Read More about Behavior Supports for Circle Time (Favorite Resources)
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Circle Time Lesson Plans for Phonological Processes
Walk into any great teacher's circle time and you'll likely notice a few things that make them great. (1) Routine. Kids thrive with predictability. Using a circle time that is predictable increases their success and set the expectation. (2) Engaging materials. Let's face it, you've got to be engaging. You have to draw those bodies in and get them excited about your work. That's it! (Okay, that's ... Read More about Circle Time Lesson Plans for Phonological Processes
3 Types of Speech Therapy Circle Time
One of my favorite things about working with a center-based district preschool is the ability to do push-in classroom based services. Those services come in different formats including joining the students in their play areas, pulling students to a table to work within the classroom, and doing whole-group lessons. Whole group lessons have always been one of my favorite ways to get involved ... Read More about 3 Types of Speech Therapy Circle Time
Targeting Multiple Goals During Circle Time
My first true preschool clinical placement during graduate school was at a wonderful non-profit clinic. They run several groups and I was in with the two-year olds for part of my time. After I ran my first circle time, my clinical supervisor complimented me on the hamburger song I made up on the spot and asked me how I thought it went. I'm sure the look I gave her was that "No one got hurt and we ... Read More about Targeting Multiple Goals During Circle Time
Managing Behavior at Group Time
One of the questions I often get about leading a group time, is how to manage behaviors of a group. I think group time feels out of our comfort zone because we're so used to the small group experience. I honestly don't know how teachers do it day in and day out! The more time you spend in front of a group the better you'll feel about it. I remember the first time a new supervisor watched me lead a ... Read More about Managing Behavior at Group Time
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