Lesson Plan

Community Circles Training

Teachers will learn to set up and facilitate Community Circles using structured protocols and discussion prompts. They will practice and reflect on techniques to build inclusive classroom communities and enhance student engagement.

Community Circles cultivate a sense of belonging and trust, leading to improved student participation and social-emotional skills. Equipping K-4 teachers with these Tier 1 strategies strengthens classroom culture and supports all learners.

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Review Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Objective Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Model a Community Circle

8 minutes

Step 3

Teacher Practice

8 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Action Planning

7 minutes

Step 5

Closing and Next Steps

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Circle Up Together

Materials & Preparation

Learning Objectives

Why Community Circles?

Establishing Group Norms

Modeling a Community Circle

Teacher Practice

Reflection & Action Planning

Next Steps & Closing

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Slide Deck

Supporting Reluctant Sharers

1. Acknowledge Choice & Offer Roles

2. Low-Stakes & Small-Group Warm-Ups

3. Alternative Expression & Modeling

4. Celebrate & Refine Norms

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Circle Up Together

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Christy Olivieri

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