I’ve found that Circle Time is such a powerful part of the day—it’s a chance to build community, practice routines, and bring learning to life in a fun, engaging way. Like you mentioned, story time and singing songs are always big hits with children, and it’s easy to see why! They’re interactive, comforting, and full of opportunities for language development. Both of these activities naturally support early literacy skills—through vocabulary building, rhyme, rhythm, and comprehension. One thing that really stuck with me in this class is the idea that every center and part of the day can include literacy. It doesn’t have to be limited to reading books or writing letters. Whether it’s labeling items in the dramatic play area, creating a shopping list during pretend play, or using environmental print during a nature walk—literacy is everywhere.For my next Circle Time, I want to be more intentional about layering in those literacy-rich moments. Maybe adding more open-ended questions during read-alouds, encouraging children to retell stories in their own words, or introducing new vocabulary during songs and fingerplays. It’s amazing how even small changes can make a big impact when we’re looking through a literacy lens.