Title
Conducting Successful Group Times in Early Childhood Classrooms: A Workshop and Manual for Teachers
Date of Award
2007
Document Type
Non Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education
Program
Early Childhood Education
Capstone Instructor
Barbara Schoenbeck
Second Reader
Lynn Gehrke
Keywords
early childhood education, circle time, group time, teacher training
Abstract
Group times (also referred to as circle times) are reported by many teachers and children as being a dreaded part of the daily schedule. Teachers new to the field find group times especially frustrating, because they are often unsure of how to conduct them. Although some college textbooks include a few paragraphs about this important topic, and many reference books have been written that offer ideas for topics to include in group times, the literature includes very little information that ties the information teachers need together in a practical, easy to read format. This project provides a workshop and reference manual to help teachers develop a better understanding of concepts critical to successful group times. Included is general information about group times, a list of benefits group times offer children and teachers, tips on content, suggestions for reading children's cues, ways to structure group times to meet the needs of all children, samples of group time plans, and a reference section.
Recommended Citation
Wright, D. (2007). Conducting Successful Group Times in Early Childhood Classrooms: A Workshop and Manual for Teachers (Thesis, Concordia University, St. Paul). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/legacy-capstones_maed/280Restricted
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