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Circle Time Ideas for Preschool

Circle time is a short daily gathering for songs, the calendar, the weather and a story. Keep it to about 10 minutes for toddlers and up to 20 minutes for pre-K. These free printables make it easy to set up and keep the same friendly routine every day.

Circle Time Calendar Set printable cover with Nomi and friendsCalendar & Planning

Circle Time Calendar Set

Calendar, weather, days and feelings for morning circle.

6 pagesAges 3 to 5Get It FreeDays of the Week Chart printable cover with Nomi and friendsCalendar & Planning

Days of the Week Chart

Learn the seven days in order with Nomi.

4 pagesAges 3 to 5Get It FreeMonths of the Year Chart printable cover with Nomi and friendsCalendar & Planning

Months of the Year Chart

Twelve months in order, with a picture for each.

4 pagesAges 3 to 5Get It FreeFeelings Chart for Kids printable cover with Nomi and friendsRoutines & Feelings

Feelings Chart for Kids

Faces and words to help kids name big feelings.

3 pagesAges 2 to 5Get It Free

A Simple Circle Time Routine

  1. Hello song.
  2. Calendar and day of the week.
  3. Weather.
  4. Feelings check-in.
  5. A short lesson or story.
  6. Goodbye or transition song.

Circle Time Songs

Start with a hello song, sing the ABC song together and end with a clean-up song so kids know what comes next.

Questions and Answers

How long should circle time be for toddlers?

5 to 10 minutes.

What do you do at circle time?

Songs, calendar, weather, a story and a short movement game.

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