Circle Time Sunshine

Once upon a time, the classroom bell chimed with a musical chime: ting-ting! "Time for Circle Time, little friends!" called Teacher Sarah. The children walked to the big colorful rug and sat down criss-cross applesauce in a wide, happy circle. The child turned their listening ears on: click, click! Teacher Sarah opened a giant picture book about whales in the deep blue sea. The child wanted to shout out an answer, but remembered the magic rule: raise a quiet hand! Up went the child's hand like a gentle flower. "Yes, Noah?" asked Teacher Sarah with a warm smile. Noah shared his answer using his polite speaking voice. Everyone clapped together, singing the morning calendar song. Sitting together in the circle felt like being part of one big, joyful family.