The Circle
Bringing joy to teaching and learning
at circle time through playful, brain-based strategies.
Are you “stuck in a rut” at circle time?
Join The Circle and you’ll have click-and-go, done for you activities
just waiting to help you fall in love with circle time.
JOIN THE WAITING LIST!Let me start with a little story….
Twenty two years ago I got my first teaching job. I was so excited!
I moved all of my belongings to Port Orchard, Washington. It was a beautiful little town right on Puget Sound. I could smell the ocean every time I stepped outside. For this small town girl from Montana, it was a dream come true.
Or so I thought.
My first day I quickly realized I had no classroom discipline skills (a small detail they forgot to share with me in college) and I had about 3 activities planned that took all of 5 minutes to teach.
Fast forward 20+ years later and the battle scars, tears and memories of wanting to quit every other day feel like a distant memory. I survived thanks to amazing colleagues and a lot of training which gave me the tools to teach in a way that not only engaged children, but got them excited about learning. The best part was I realized I actually do love teaching!
Here’s the crazy thing, turns out I had the tools to stop a moving train, but I had no idea how to use them.
What are they? Music and movement. Two highly-effective yet extremely underused strategies most classroom teachers don’t realize are available.
When you learn to embrace the power of music and movement in your classroom you’ll not only gain the attention of your class a whole lot faster, but they’ll stay engaged allowing you to teach everything from rhyming to reading.
I’m now on a mission to share this secret with teachers just like you so you can stop dreading and start loving circle time!
What Teachers are saying about The Circle
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Meet the founder of The Circle, Jocelyn!
JOIN THE WAITLIST!
The Circle is right for you if…
You are a highly-motivated teacher who’s tired of struggling to get kids engaged at circle time and ready to seek out ways to improve your circle times, but grow in all areas of your teaching.
Why?
Because you are committed to making a positive impact on every child who you have the privilege to teach.
Raise Your Hand If You…
😞Spend your planning time on Pinterest and YouTube searching for activities that “might” engage your kids at circle time…. #BeenThereToo.
😞Sing the same Hello Song ALL YEAR LONG and it’s making you crazy!
😞Purchase activities on Teachers Pay Teachers that look like they’ll work only to find out they make no sense.
😞Stuck in the traditional circle time routine that everyone dreads ie. calendar, shapes, weather and you repeat it EVERY.SINGLE.DAY!
Now, Imagine If…
❤️You can hardly wait for circle time because you know your kids will love what you have to share.
❤️You always have a great mix of circle time activities at your finger tips making planning time quick and easy.
❤️You often connect with teachers from all around the world who help you find solutions that work.
❤️You stay excited about teaching by attending monthly trainings on topics that help you learn and grow.
JOIN THE WAITING LIST!Unlock the Resources You’ve Been Waiting For…..
INSPIRATION
COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
Hi, I’m Jocelyn!
I’ve been in early childhood education for 20+ years (don’t do the math, I still feel 20)!
You know what I’ve learned after all these years?
Children love learning as long as they are engaged and having fun. Yet, far too many circle times aren’t engaging or fun.
When you join The Circle you’ll meet teachers just like you who are motivated to create a learning environment where children can’t wait to return to each and every day.
If you are looking for a way to stay inspired in your classroom, connect with a community who “gets” you and attend trainings to keep you at the top of your game, then join The Circle!
Doors only open a few times a year. If you missed it, no worries! Jump on the waitlist and you’ll be the first one notified.