Program Planning in Licenced Home Child Care: Child-Led Circle Time

Are you a Licensed Home Childcare Provider looking for programming ideas? This workshop is for you! Join Cara as she supports reimagining what your daily gathering times can look, sound and feel like! Think of getting together as a space for children to develop social skills, make connection, and feel safe to inquire. By the end of the session, you will feel confident leading mixed-age gatherings that encourage participation, strengthen relationships, and extend children’s thinking through shared discussion and exploration.

Key Learning Outcomes:  

• Plan daily gathering times centred on children’s interests and emerging inquiries. 
• ​Use songs, conversation, and simple engagement strategies to promote social skills and strengthen group relationships. 
• ​Adapt gatherings for mixed ages by encouraging participation, hearing children’s voices, and extending shared thinking.