Preschool Circle Time Activities for Fall

Circle time is an essential part of the preschool day.  If you’re looking for some circle time inspiration this Fall, you've come to the right place!

For children ages 3-5, circle time must be short & sweet, active & interactive and most of all-- FUN.  These preschool super-teachers have some great resources if you're just getting started with circle time:

Creating a Preschool Circle Time by Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Circle Time 101 by Preschool Inspirations

Ten Tips for Circle Time by Teach Preschool

OK, take out your lesson plan books, teachers.  Here are enough great Circle Time activities to get you through to winter.

Way Up High in the Apple Tree (Teach Preschool)
This flannel board activity is the perfect way to teach the popular rhyme.

Owl Finger Puppets (Playing with Words)

Aren't these adorable?!!  I need a crafty friend to make me a set!

Little Ghost Poem (Play to Learn Preschool)

Supplies needed: 1 tissue and scotch tape.  The kids will love it!

5 Little Pumpkins (Preschool Powol Packets)

All of the "5 Little" poems are great for developing early computation skills!

Pumpkin Puppets (Little Family Fun)

Change it up for Halloween-- try these popsicle stick puppets and cute rhyme.

Felt Board Apple Tree Counting (Where Imagination Grows)

This is a great way to incorporate early math skills during circle time.

5 Little Acorns (The Preschool Toolbox)

Another terrific "5 Little" poem for fall.

Five Little Leaves (Boy Mama Teacher Mama)

How adorable!  This poem is perfect for fall.

Ghost Hand Puppet (Mama Smiles)

A "No Sew" hand puppet is just my speed.  Be sure to click the link to get the poem, too!

5 Golden Autumn Leaves (Picklebums)

Click here for free printable leaves and a song, too!

Colored Ghosts (4 Herreras)

The story of the colored ghosts will surely keep the attention of a lively group of preschoolers!

The Leaves are Falling Down (Mrs. Greene's Kindergarten)
Chart paper is a great way to display easy poems.

 

5 Little Pumpkins (Twodaloo)

Here are some great ideas for adding a poem to the book.

I See Apples (Play to Learn Preschool)

Give your preschoolers a pointer and let them "read" this easy counting poem.

Still looking for more ideas?  Be sure to check out these sites:
Falling Leaves Poem
Feeling Scared at Halloween?
Free Fall Songs and Rhymes
15 Fabulous Fingerplays: HERE, HERE and HERE.

Be sure to read these other terrific posts. There are enough great preschool ideas to keep your kiddos busy until Thanksgiving!

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