Finding time for circle time

[Spixie33]

There are days where I do it somewhere between 10am - 11 am or else after nap between 2-3 p.m. I try to fit it in every day.

Usually we do about 20 minutes which includes 2-3 books, approx 3 songs or finger plays, and then a learning activity like flashcards for everyone, a floor puzzle to do as a group or some file folder games.

It really is hard to fit it in some days when we are outside twice and also doing a craft and then doing 2 snacks and lunch, etc. Some days are just so jam packed that I feel like a hamster on a wheel going as fast as I can to get it all in. LOL

It sounds like you are doing all the components of circle time but breaking it up so you have no worries. There is no need to make it completely formal. Just do what works for you and your group