Preschool Circle Time Pointers

What is the first ingredient for a successful and effective circle time according to Vanessa Levin?

• Understanding young children's attention spans

• Having a detailed lesson plan

• Using colorful materials

• Starting with a song

How can a teacher balance active and passive times during circle time?

• By only using passive activities

• By extending the duration of circle time

• By alternating between active and passive activities

• By focusing solely on active activities

What does Vanessa Levin suggest to have prepped and ready for circle time?

• A reward system for attentive students

• All materials needed for the activities

• A backup plan in case activities fail

• A list of students' names

What is a common problem teachers face during circle time according to Vanessa Levin?

• Having too much planned

• Students being too active

• Running out of activities

• Students not listening or paying attention

How long can a neurotypical four-year-old child pay attention to something, on average?

• 4 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 12 minutes

• 16 minutes

What type of books does Vanessa Levin recommend for circle time to increase engagement?

• Textbooks

• Books with high engagement rate like 'Pete the Cat'

• Books without pictures

• Long storybooks

What should a teacher do if students don't participate during circle time?

• Force them to participate

• Give them a time-out

• Understand that not every child feels comfortable participating right away

• Ignore them

What is NOT a component of a successful circle time mentioned by Vanessa Levin?

• Taking attendance in an old school way

• A picture schedule

• Reading a story

• Reviewing the schedule of what comes next

According to Vanessa Levin, what is not necessary to do every day during circle time?

• Taking attendance

• Reading a book

• Checking the weather

• Singing songs

What analogy does Vanessa Levin use to explain the concept of working smarter, not harder?

• Building a house

• Making a blueberry pie

• Writing a book

• Planting a garden