Discussion Attention Levels (2/8) Page 10

8/24/2015

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1) How is circle time different for 3-year-olds compared to five-year-olds? What are some of your experiences with these age groups?

44 Comments

Courtney Danton

6/12/2018 01:01:16 pm

Circle time with three year olds should last only 15 minutes at the most and five year olds can last up until 20 minutes. Three year olds are often looking for lots of approval and eye contact reaffirming that they are acting appropriately. On the other hand five year olds are more aware of the circle time rules and are more focused on the task at hand. I have had experience with both age groups and there is a definite difference in the attention span and the participation of the students during the circle time activities.

Natasha link

6/23/2018 04:57:41 pm

Its bit different as 3 yrs old have short attention span as compared to 5 yr old . 3 yr old need some help from teachers to keep their attention as for 5 yrs old they really want to understand the concept and want to be a part of discussion.

Julia Goddard

6/25/2018 11:54:28 am

Three year olds will need circle time to be shorter in length, and some will likely want to get up and walk around. Having well thought out activities that are engaging will help. Four and five year olds have a longer attention span and in preparation for kindergarten can maintain participation for a longer time. They still benefit from activities where they are participating and dancing or moving.

Kelly

6/28/2018 09:56:01 pm

I mostly work with 4and 5 year olds but from time to time I have had some three year olds in my classroom as well. The 3year olds need a lot of interactions and moving around. You can have their attention for about 15 min. and no more during circle time. The 4 and 5 year olds are excited to learn and want to learn. You can have their attention for about 20 min. It is still important to keep them interacting and aim for their interest in circle time.

Robin

7/8/2018 03:57:41 pm

3 year olds attention span is not more then 15 minutes & they are wiggles. There circle should include a movement game or two. 4&5 year olds can handle a circle of 20 minutes

Manjari

7/26/2018 02:32:12 pm

Circle time for 3 year old's is around 15min whereas for 4-5 years old it is twenty minutes.

We have a mixed age group classroom so we try to keep our circle time to about 15mins. Sometimes we do 5 to 10 extra time with our older group if we are working on a small group activity. Both these age group love to learn through songs and dance

Jodi Garcia

7/28/2018 09:29:17 am

How long circle time is. For the 3 year olds they won't be able to sit and pay attention as long. The older group responds well to pointing out you like how they are sitting listening, etc. Younger kids need more engagements to real them back in.

Jannah Fitch

7/31/2018 01:51:34 pm

Three year olds needs shorter circle time, with more opportunities for motor play and movement. Five year olds have longer attention spans and can benefit from a longer circle time with more conceptual content.

germain

8/5/2018 05:51:21 pm

The difference between a 3 year old circle time and a five year-old circle time is the three year old will not be able to sit as long as the five year old . and will probable need more moving songs .

jodie

8/11/2018 03:39:34 pm

At the age of three their attention span is half the amount of children who are five years of age.

Edgar

8/12/2018 03:49:58 pm

Circle time with 5 year olds can last longer than circle time with three year olds. Three year olds are looking for teacher approval, and might need something to keep their hands busy. Five year olds love to learn and can sit still for longer periods of time.

Kathryn Frostad

8/15/2018 03:58:23 pm

3's have shorter attention spans and like more activity and theatrics.
4 and 5's love to learn and can pay attention for longer periods of time, especially if the teacher's presentation is animated and fun.

Kim

8/20/2018 06:15:09 pm

I teach in a mixed age group of 2.5-6 year olds. While I understand what this class is recommending about how to adapt a circle to a specific age group, it's not something I practice. My circles are 15-20 min. My language is simple. My demonstrations or games are simple and fun for everyone. Everything I do has to be appropriate for all ages. Based on my experience it works. The older kids aren't bored. The younger kids are often interested because everyday is something new and exciting.

Carolina Zamora

8/26/2018 07:52:18 pm

Circle time for a theee year old should be a very active and effective circle time. Activity for the children this age is important because this age group has a short attention span and need activity to stay engaged. The five year olds can sit longer but it’s equally important to give them times to stand up and move around which will make it a fun and easy for them to learn.

Jennifer

9/1/2018 03:04:16 pm

Circle time is different for 3 yr olds compared to 5 yr old 3 yr olds have less of an attention span as 5 yr olds 3 yr olds want to get up and move more and need shorter activites and stories compared to the 5 yr olds who can pay attention to a little longer activity. In my experience 3 yr olds like to do fun short activites that involve lots of movement and short stories. 5 yr olds can sit still and learn for longer with longer activites.

Deborah Simons

9/12/2018 08:12:36 pm

Three year olds require a shorter circle time with more tactile or movement experiences. Five year olds understand the rules of circle time better.

Sara Lyford

9/15/2018 06:57:11 pm

I feel like circle time with 3 yr olds have to be shorter because if their attention span also more active. While 5 yr olds can sit a little longer.

Lakshmi

9/19/2018 10:35:58 pm

Having a mixed group our circle time wont last more than 20 minutes which involves calendar routines and interactive talk and singing songs.

Deanna Clark

9/26/2018 02:17:50 pm

Four and five year old children love to learn, and can sit longer than three year olds, who are more likely to want your approval.
My experience with these age groups -is that they vary from child to child. For example: a certain 2 year old child may sometimes be more successful in circle time than some 4 year olds.

Kristi Tobin

10/10/2018 10:59:18 am

A 3 year old has a shorter attention span. 5 year old can sit a bit longer.

Lira

10/16/2018 01:30:06 pm

Five years old children have longer attention span , they are interested in learning and like to learn more.
Three years old children have short attention span ,need more physical movement during circle time and eye contact from teacher ,because they look for attention.

Ayesha Usmani

10/21/2018 02:44:08 pm

circle time for threeyears old is for a shorter time than a five year old because their attention span is shorter need more action whereas five year old are ready to learn and can sit for longer period of time.

Carol

10/23/2018 08:28:52 pm

The main difference between the two groups is their attention span. The three year olds need more opportunities for movement and hands on experiences. Five year olds can benefit from a longer circle time. They are more aware of the rules and are able to sit for longer periods. My classroom is a mix of ages. We always try to do circle times together but sometimes we separate the groups part way through and let them explore the subject in more age appropriate ways.

Michelle

10/24/2018 10:24:21 pm

3 years cant sit for very long. they will lay down, touch there friends, yell. 5 years olds can stay at the circle longer. 5 years old understand the rules better than the 3.

Riki Beamer

10/28/2018 02:59:01 pm

3 year old's wont sit as long and may move around so a well planned out shorter lesson with a lot of movement will work better. 5 year old's can sit up to 20 minutes in a fun organized setting with time to move around but both ages respond well to positive praise of a job well done.

Juliana

10/28/2018 03:49:14 pm

three year old's are more fidgety and need to shorter sitting periods and lots of movement. Five year old's know the routine and what to expect and can sit longer and follow along depending on if there are other things going on with the child.

Agnes

11/3/2018 03:29:52 pm

Circle time with three year old should last only 15 minutes at the most and five year old can last up until 20 minutes. The three years old can lose the attention earlier than the four or five years old.

Anna

11/4/2018 04:28:26 pm

Circle time for 3 year old should be only fifteen minutes with lots of positive reinforcements like eye contact, personal attention when possible, with a small amount of expectations to attention. Five year olds can keep their attention only for around 20 minutes depending on their circumstances. A little easier to teach but still need time to move around.

Angelique yoder

11/11/2018 07:52:49 am

Samantha Casper

11/15/2018 08:04:34 pm

Three year olds can do a moderate circle time, 10-15 minutes. The activities need to be engaging and interactive, and often include movement. These children will talk and play with their neighbor and it is developmentally appropriate to do so. They also respond to positive attention for behavior, like a thumbs up or smile.

Four to Five year olds can sit for longer periods, maybe 20 minutes. They are more able to focus and participate in longer learning periods but should be allowed to have breaks with movement such as singing or dancing.

Rachel

11/20/2018 12:48:10 pm

Three year olds need a shorter circle time with more movements compared to the five year old that is able to sit longer and have more structured learning opportunities during circle.

Norma

11/23/2018 04:42:28 pm

Three year olds should have a shorter circle time because they can't sit still for very long. Five year olds can sit for a longer time, but both groups should have movement through songs, games, and dance so that they all have a chance to learn about their bodies while also expanding their minds. Both groups should also have a lot of opportunities for children to actively participate, it shouldn't be just talking at them.

Karyn Whitman

11/30/2018 02:15:15 pm

Circle time for 3's needs to be shorter than circle for 5's. Circle time for 3's will need to be more informal. 5's can generally follow rules of one person talking at a time and actively participate where 3's will need to be able to observe more and move around more.

Amber

12/1/2018 08:46:53 pm

Circle time with 3 year olds and 5 year olds differ due to age and the ability that they have with their attention span and understanding of circle time. 3 year olds need to have a shorter circle time and more time to get up and move around and interact. 5 year olds can have a longer circle time but do need time to get up and interact as well.

Sonya Kimble

12/5/2018 12:54:19 pm

Most three year olds are able to engage in circle time for about 5-15 minutes, while five year olds may be able to engage for about 20 minutes. I alter my circle lessons depending on what time of year it is. At the beginning of the school year when I have a lot of three year olds, I make sure circle time is fun and short. I also adjust the circle time length and activities according to the time of day, as children's attention spans are much shorter later in the day and into evening.

Alma

12/5/2018 06:02:19 pm

The 3 year-olds will have a shorter attention span compared to 5 year-olds, thus circle time will be shorter. I have to give 3 year-olds more attention and make sure I plan circle time correctly for efficiency.

Orianna O'Neill

12/5/2018 10:03:32 pm

3 year olds can ignore each other doing distracting things, 5 year olds will tell each other to be quiet. 3 year olds need hands on feedback individually "I see George is almost ready. George you're sitting down, now I need your eyes on me." 5 year olds can be redirected indirectly by talking about their neighbor. "I see Josh is showing me whole body listening. I hope his neighbors see how Josh has his eyes on me and his body still."

KAZEM

12/8/2018 01:31:20 am

For planning circle time for 3 years old we should consider not more than 15 Minutes Even 15 Minutes is a challenge.and they usually getup
and move around . But for planning circle time for 5 years old we need 20 minute ,they listen to teacher very carefully and pay attention more than 3.

Kiersten Bonnes

12/8/2018 12:03:51 pm

Three year olds are looking to please the teacher, but get easily distracted making it hard to sit for up to fifteen minutes. Four year olds are more used to circle time routines and are eager to learn, so they are able to stay engaged for longer.

J.P.

12/27/2018 06:38:59 am

The three-year-old is able to sit for a shorter amount of time. They respond best to direct positive reinforcement. They want you to see them so giving each child as much eye contact is important. This group still needs a lot of movement and action to stay engaged. While the five-year-olds are able to sit together longer, movement and interactive and relevant learning are still necessary to keep their attention. They are more likely aware of the rules involving circle time. I work with both ages during the week and the differences in attention span is significant.

Alexis Bogan

12/30/2018 07:31:13 pm

3 year olds have a much shorter attention span than 5 year olds, so circle times should be fairly shorter for the younger ones. 5 year olds also have more of an ability to articulate their experiences and thoughts more during circle times, which can allow for longer circle times and more in-depth activities.

hyungun park

12/30/2018 09:00:28 pm

3 year old students will need short time of circle or else they start losing there focus and walk around and playing with friends next to them.
Same as 5 year old but they have better focus and also shows interest in some of the topics so its easier to have better control over the group.

nuria gred

12/31/2018 01:22:20 pm

the different between three years old and five .short time for three tears old lees. less attention .for five yers old they will set longer the want to more involed.

Sonya McMurtry

12/31/2018 04:26:41 pm

A three year old and a five year old circle time are very different. Three year olds need much more hands on circletime activities. They’re less likely to sit and remain engaged for more than a few minutes at a time. Five year olds are more ready to listen to a longer book and remain engaged in instruction and activities.

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