Teacher encourages children to join in actions and words.

D. List five signals or attention getters that a teacher could use at the beginning of a circle time.

E. In what ways should an assistant teacher be helpful when another teacher is leading group language activities?

F. Rate the following teacher statements during planned circles. G 5 Good Technique P 5 Poor Technique 1. “It’s my turn to talk.”

2. “Stop wiggling, Jimmy.”

3. “Everyone’s listening; it’s time to begin.”

4. “When Mackenzie, Tran, and Nan join us, we’ll all be together.”

5. “The first one standing can be the first one to leave the circle.”

6. “We’re finished. Let’s go.”

7. “Speak up, Gisela. It’s time to answer.”

8. “Thuy is doing our new finger play the ‘right’ way.”

9. “Watch closely, and make your fingers move just like mine.”

10. “Everyone listened to what their friends said and took turns talking today.”