I love circle time lessons but the key to making circle time lesson plans a success is to keep it short and engaging. A wonderful opening like this good morning song is a must followed by a daily ritual like this chant or calendar, then it’s time for a story and activity. Below you will find some of my favorite preschool books to read at circle time with wonderfully engaging activities that help teach basic concepts in developmentally appropriate ways. Remember one of the hallmarks of developmentally appropriate practice is to use lessons and methods that fit your students’ interests. Scroll through these ideas and book title to see what you think will do the trick with your class, remembering what works with one group may not with the next.
Circle Time Lessons with Favorite Preschool Books
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The Duckling Gets A Cookie by Mo Willems
What Pet Should I Get? by Dr. Seuss
Pete The Cat And His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin
Duck On A Tractor by David Shannon
Chicka Chicka ABC by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
The Feelings Book by Todd Parr
Mouse Shapes by Ellen Stoll Walsh
Lola Plants A Garden by Anna McQuinn
Mr. Brown Can Moo. Can You? by Dr. Seuss.
Planting A Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert
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Kirsty says
Amazing books for my children learning. My kids will love these books. Thanks for these awesome books.