We have added sharing time to our circle time in the morning, and the children love it! We used to sing Good morning songs, and songs with everyone's name in it, but they are all old enough and have been together enough that they know each other's names. So we changed it to something more advanced. They each take turns standing up and telling everyone something...whatever they choose. Great intro to public speaking!:) They are all so respectful, and listen politely to the others.
Some of the things they repeatedly share is... "I love my Mommy, and Daddy, and Grandma, and Grandpa (Nana and Papa, G.G. Pop)" (I usually tell them that is really nice, and they should tell you that when they see you again.)
"I like when my Daddy, (Grandpa) takes me on the tractor to...spread manure, bale hay, wrap hay, rake hay...."
"Daddy went swimming with me."
"My mommy took me grocery shopping."
It is really cute to see them as they twirl their shirts, and listen to what they have to say. They often imitate each other, so we do get a lot of repeat sharing.
They have also started to do it during free play time. They often take turns being the teacher and reading stories, but today they were taking turns standing and sharing something. Maybe you'll see it at home too.:)
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