Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Elevating Early Childhood!Today's episode is one many of you have been asking for.It's part 3 of my circle time series!But before we start, let me ask you a question: Are you searching for ways to make circle time more fun and engaging for your preschool students?If your answer is a resounding "YES!" — and I'm sure it is — then you've come to the right place!Today, I'll be discussing how to create fun and engaging circle time activities for a pets theme in your preschool classroom.My pets theme is one of my most popular ones — kids love animals — and I thought I'd share how I put it all up with you!So, are you ready?Let's dive in! Key Takeaways:Set yourself up for success (00:00)Prep, prep, prep! (02:51)Start with an introduction (08:54)The cat is out of the bag! (10:20)What do the clues tell us? (13:59)Today's story (16:53)It's time for a poem! (21:33)The circle time game (28:24)Tomorrow is another day (33:35) Additional Resources:- Visit our website to find tons of pre-K teaching resources here.- Get my book “Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers”.- Learn more about my exclusive mentorship program, “Teaching Trailblazers”.- Get the vet clinic dramatic play bundle here.- Get pet themed math and literacy activities here.- Get the circle time number games big bundle here.- Get your alligator puppet here.- Get Lola Gets a Cat by Anna McQuinn here. Elevating Early Childhood is an early education podcast dedicated to helping Pre-K, Preschool, and Kindergarten teachers teach better, save time, and live more.If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.--Onward & Upward!--Disclaimer:Pre-K Pages is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. The word “affiliate” means that we may earn a small commission if/when you click on or make purchases via these links at no additional cost to you.As a policy, the Company will only affiliate with products, services, consultants or experts that we believe will provide value to our customers and followers.You recognize that it remains your personal responsibility to investigate whether any affiliate offers are right for you and will benefit you. You will not rely on any recommendation, reference, or information provided by the Company but will instead conduct your own investigation and will rely upon your investigation to decide whether to purchase the affiliate product or service.