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GREETINGS Based on methods from the Responsive Classroom Northeast Foundation for Children GREETING CIRCLE * For
the Greeting Circle students will quickly, safely and quietly move chairs
into a circle and take a minute to study TodayÕs Message.
The message will contain information about the lesson for the day, clues
about sharing and activity, tasks for the Greeting Circle, and possible
homework assignments. For
each Greetings
session we will practice formal and informal greetings. We will also use a
T-Chart to review how the Greeting Circle works.
We
will learn how to thoughtfully and respectfully share with each other by
using a set format and practicing valuable social skills. Sharing means
students will have opportunities to share something with the class. Students
are advised not to share things that are too personal. Sharing is generally a
main idea, with two or three supporting details.
FORMAT
We
may have up to three students share. After one student shares he is ready to
field three questions. Questions must focus on the experience of the sharer,
and not on the person asking the question.
After
three questions, the sharer will say: ÒThank
you, that was three questions.Ó We will use a T-Chart to be clear about how sharing
works.
Activities
are meant to be brief, active, and fun. We will use the circle to engage in
activities that require balance, agility, and thinking on our feet. Students
are encouraged to check TodayÕs Message to get a clue about the activity. We will use a T-Chart to be clear about how
activities work.
Students
will read TodayÕs Message when they enter the room and as they gather for
the Circle Greeting. TodayÕs
Message will contain information about the lesson for the day, clues about
sharing and activity, as well possible homework assignments. There may also be opportunities for
students to ask questions and take notes as we close our meeting by reviewing
TodayÕs Message. * About the Greeting Circle – We will purposely sit in a
circle because it affords each member of the class the equality and respect
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