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(Musically Minded) Engage Preschoolers at Circle Time - with Jocelyn Manzanarez
(Musically Minded) Engage Preschoolers at Circle Time - with Jocelyn Manzanarez
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Feb 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
If your circle times are chaotic and loud, and you find yourself drained and giving up, listen in for today’s tips on how to engage preschoolers at circle time! Circle time requires two things: 1) All the children gathered in one place and 2) All the children focused on one task. But you’re working with 3-5 year olds! Is that even possible?With Jocelyn Manzanarez’s techniques it is possible! Jocelyn is the owner of Musically Minded and she has been perfecting her skills in engaging preschoolers for about 20 years. Using a variety of activities, Jocelyn teaches how to involve children in circle time by activating several of their senses at once, alternating between sitting and movement, and making each child feel like they belong in your class, at your circle time, with friends who love and care for them.A child’s brain needs a lot of oxygen and they get that through movement. A large part of having engaging circle times is giving the children something to do. From finger plays, to instrument play, to stories, and so much more, listen as Jocelyn imparts her vast wealth of knowledge on the who, what, when, where, why, and how of an engaging circle time.Key takeawaysJocelyn Manzanarez’s background and experience (00:00)The most important thing you can do to ensure an engaging circle time. (2:10)How to decide what to teach during your preschool circle time (5:15)One thing you should not do during circle time—or any time you teach! (9:00)What should circle time for preschoolers include? (9:20)If your students do this important thing often enough it will keep your preschoolers engaged. (11:25)You MUST be this to hold your preschool students’ attention. (17:10)What time during your preschool schedule should you have circle time? (21:10)Is 30 minutes too long for preschool circle time? (24:00)Get My FREE Resources For Your Preschool Journey:Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h)Start my FREE “7 Students in 7 Days” Challenge”Additional Resources:Follow Jocelyn Manzanarez and get her free ebook “7 Secrets for Circle Time Success”Head over to Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please leave us a rating and a review. (We hope we’ve earned your 5 stars!)Follow me here:? Youtube? Facebook? Instagram? Blog
Released:
Feb 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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