Circle time can either become one of the most stressful parts of the day or one of the mostmeaningful. When expectations do not match child development, teachers often spend moretime redirecting behaviors than engaging children in learning. This training explores howdevelopmentally appropriate circle times can reduce frustration for teachers while increasingparticipation, engagement, and connection for children. This session will provide teachers withrealistic, easy-to-implement ideas for incorporating movement, music, visuals, childparticipation, and shorter, more intentional group experiences. Participants will leave withstrategies that support classroom management, reduce power struggles, increase engagement,and help both children and teachers feel more successful during group time.