Lesson Plan

Circle Time Rules

Students will learn the purpose of Circle Time, practice turn-taking with a talking piece, and co-create five simple, kid-friendly circle rules.

Kindergartners who help set classroom norms feel ownership, learn respectful listening, and build community trust.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Circle Time

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Circle Benefits

5 minutes

Step 3

Model Turn-Taking

5 minutes

Step 4

Co-Create Circle Rules

8 minutes

Step 5

Reflect by Drawing

5 minutes

Step 6

Closure

2 minutes

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Circle Time Rules

Our Circle

Talking Piece

When We Talk

When We Listen

Our Rules

Draw a Rule

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