are also expected to read other classmates' posts and respond substantively to at least two (2) other postings before the discussion closes

i Discussion 2: Typical bacly, Ghildbgod Development Having children engaged in circle time is challenging but using strategies to redirect the children to join the teacher and the other children is possible. | would recommend Lisa to use a song and clap to have the children's attention and sit in the rug, it will help children to follow along. In the naeyc Teaching Young Children April/May 2020 article it gives ideas to do in circle time they are: Welcome children to the classroom, introduce new materials, Review social rules. Welcome children to the classroom would help children to feel part of the community and get the confidence they need to share ideas. Introducing new material is a great way to have children engage and have their attention. Children enjoy learning new things and the educator can pass the material and have children share their thoughts. During circle time and having the children sitting down it would be a great opportunity to review social rules and give reminders or module the agreements or rules of the classroom. The naeyc Teaching Young Children April/May 2020 article states: \"When you bring the children together, do just one of these so your circle time takes 5 or 10 minutes at most. Before the children get the wiggles, they are off to their next activity.\" If children circle time should be 5-10 minutes, | would recommend having all children from classroom together with the help of second teacher supporting the teacher and guiding children to listen. Sitting down next to the children that need support would be a good way to redirect the child. In the naeyc Teaching Young Children April/May 2020 article it states, \"try adapting your approach to meet their needs.\" | have seen in the classrooms that some children need a manipulatives for the children that might have a short attention span, it helps the child to stay calm and listen. This would be a good approach to meet a child's needs. My critical question to you would be do you think that sensorial manipulatives or toys are helpful tools for children to stay focused on circle time or during classroom exploration time or would it be a distraction for teacher and classmates? On the website The Autism Clinic | Aug 28, 2025 | Parent Resources they have multiple sensorial and purpose of each material and manipulative. Reference: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/apr2020/circle-time-small-groups https://(www.theautismclinic.org/12-sensory-kits-that-just-make-sense/