Working in Circles in Primary and Secondary Classrooms

Download or read book Working in Circles in Primary and Secondary Classrooms written by Marg Armstrong and published by Woodslane Press. This book was released on 2023-02-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2014, this book is a comprehensive manual for anyone wishing to use the circle in their classroom for community building; social skills; democratic decision making or just having fun together as a class. It is a complete guide - saving valuable time in searching for a collection of fun games or resources suitable for primary or secondary classrooms. The manual covers: the reasons, benefits and methodology of using circles in classrooms; the ways they can be used; and many examples of circle sessions for both primary and secondary classrooms. Circles in schools can build and create a sense of belonging, trust, loyalty and community-mindedness. Using circles in classrooms as described in this manual can create democratic classrooms where real learning occurs in safe supportive spaces.