Offering several ideas and activities to try out in Circle Time, this title covers why your school needs Circle Time, how you go about starting Circle Time, the underlying philosophy and basic rules, the role of the teacher as facilitator, and how to tackle common problems.

Setting the scene -- The circle time framework and getting circle time going in your class -- The basics -- Circle activities to promote communication -- Self-awareness and self-esteen -- Emotional knowledge : understanding and managing feelings -- Feelings of belonging : tuning into others -- Friendship and cooperation -- Challenges and solutions.