Distanced Play. No Hugs. How Everyday Child Care Routines Are Changing.
This story is part of an EdSurge Research series about early childhood education. âCircle timeâ conjures an image of children sitting close together, cross-legged, on a brightly colored rug as a teacher guides them through the dayâs routines and lessons. The kids might be asked to describe what the weather is like, verbalize how theyâre feeling or practice a new letter in the alphabet. And most likely, theyâll do it all while singing, clapping and laughing. This seemingly harmless practice, like so many others, has been complicated by the pandemic. A group of childre...
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