Day one of preschool and circle time feels like total chaos? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what circle time really looks like during those first few weeks—and how to keep it simple, predictable, and stress-free (yes, even when someone’s licking a shoe)!

Topics Discussed:

• Why less is more when you’re just starting out
• A realistic breakdown of the first few days
• When to introduce jobs, calendar, and routines
• Why singing instructions actually works
• How visuals can be your secret weapon from Day 1

Related Resources:

• Two and Three Year Old Circle Time Visuals
• Pre-K Circle Time Visuals
• Visual Schedule Blogpost

Connect with Ashley

• Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
• Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group

More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast

Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!

As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.

Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com