Circle Time & Finger Play Songs
With a multi-age group, Circle Time is a little different, as we do not expect all children to be ready, or able, to sit for a directed activity. Sign Language and hand and body movements are used and taught to keep even the youngest child engaged. To begin, usually only a small group of children will join the teacher. Children will come and go as their interest and developmental levels dictate. The older children sit and participate. They wait for their turn. The younger children are more likely to wander away and back again. However, both age groups benefit from this co-existence; the older children benefit as leaders and the younger children benefit from watching and imitating the older children. At TOT DROP, we have an amazing number of 18 month olds who can sit for Circle Time songs.

Movement
Singing and moving to all of the children’s favorite songs provides a wonderful repetition of words and sequenced coordinated movements to develop language and help them to gain control of their wiggly bodies. Whether it's free dancing to a variety of music styles or Ring-Around-the-Rosie or playing with parachutes, these activities allow the children to explore their increasing agility, balance and strength in a safe setting.