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I鈥檓 looking for some thoughts on the most developmentally appropriate way for children to participate in circle time. I encourage children to sit 鈥渙n their bottoms.鈥� Criss-cross, legs stretched out, or knees bent are all acceptable. I have a few children who prefer to kneel or lie down on their bellies. Is it best to allow freedom of position as long as they鈥檙e engaged, or should there be a more specific requirement?

鈥擬aria, Arizona

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My circle times always look like I鈥檓 leading a can of worms. There are sitters, kneelers, straight-leg sitters, children lying on their tummies, and those coming and going from the group to meet their own needs (nose blowing, putting a forgotten toy away, getting a sweater). About the only things I discourage are听W听sitting and crawling onto another child. I gauge my group time by children鈥檚 interest levels. If they鈥檙e really focused (asking for more songs or stories), we keep going. If there鈥檚 no focus (too much wiggling), we鈥檙e done really quickly. Since I鈥檝e been using this approach, I see much more interest in group times.

鈥擧elen, Minnesota

When children move to different positions, they engage different muscles in their bodies. Lying on their tummies and propping up on their forearms to see a book engages their neck, torso, back, and shoulder听muscles鈥攁ll听of which need to be stable and developed for proper arm and hand function.

鈥擲tacy, Texas

I wonder if we might reflect on听why听we want children to sit a particular way. If the answer is that we don鈥檛 want them bothering others, then we should be talking about respecting the space of others and making room for everyone.

鈥擜ndrea, Arizona

As a parent of a child with special needs, I appreciate accommodations like allowing movement, leaning on a wall, or sitting in a chair. By our actions, we can teach all children to accept and make accommodations for differences.

鈥擬aura, Ohio

My pre-K children are very good at sitting听cross-legged, but I decided to give them the option of sitting in a chair. They love it. After a lesson on how to carry a chair, they鈥檝e been good at moving them (although it does add a few extra minutes to transitions). I鈥檓 not sure we will continue this, but I felt like mixing things up a bit.

鈥擠ominic, New York

I change it up! This week I served their morning snack and as the children were finishing up, I started circle time at the table. It鈥檚 working great for now.

鈥擪risti, Ohio

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