Considering Attention Levels: ​Pre-Kindergarten

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Four and Five-Year-Olds
The four and five-year-olds love to learn. This group can manage a twenty-minute circle if it keeps moving and you include time to get up and wiggle in-between direct learning segments. Movement, interactive and relevant learning are still necessary to keep their attention. If you can plan your teaching to include things you know they are already interested in, the children will find it easier to stay on task, and internalize what you are teaching. ​​ 

Most four and five-year-old children are already aware of the rules involving circle time. That being said it does not mean that any given child on any given day will be able to accomplish them. Many factors influence a child’s behavior: learning style, temperament, physical or emotional challenges. Appropriate planning and presentation for your unique group of children will reduce behavior challenges and increase their ability to learn. 

Video: Prekindergarten Circle Time
Source: Oakhill Day School
Length: 4:05
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