Training replay · 2-hour PD certificate

A circle time your kiddos actually want to join

Kristen’s popular Retro Circle Time training, all about a soft start to the day and a circle time that’s short, sweet, and full of read alouds, songs, games, and fingerplays.

↓ no more calendar time required!
Retro Circle Time training replay with Kristen Day
What Kristen walks you through

The whole morning, start to circle.

1

The Butterfly Hill morning

The morning routine from the school Kristen founded.

2

A soft start

How to start the day so children can self-regulate the second they step into the classroom.

3

The “pick 2-3” method

Kristen’s method for a developmentally appropriate circle time.

4

A BUNCH of ideas

Read alouds, songs, games, and fingerplays for your new and improved circle time. No more calendar time required!

What you get

Everything for your new circle time.

plus a few surprise bonuses!

  • The full Retro Circle Time training replay
  • Kristen’s morning check-in guide, filled with 99 morning check-in ideas
  • A PD certificate for 2 hours
  • A few surprise bonus resources in the email when you purchase!
Pick your seat

Just you, or the whole team?

Single teacher

Just me and my classroom

$47
bye-bye, calendar time!
  • The full training replay
  • The 99 check-in ideas guide
  • A PD certificate for 2 hours
  • Surprise bonus resources
Get the training, $47 →
Center license · your whole team

For staff meetings & PD days

$141
one center, unlimited staff!
  • Everything in the single-teacher version
  • One license for one center or school building
  • Unlimited staff can watch, together or on their own
  • A PD certificate for every teacher who watches
Get the center license, $141 →

Bringing this to a whole district? Email [email protected] and we'll put together a district license.

Good questions

Frequently asked questions.

Is the training live?

It's the replay of Kristen's popular Retro Circle Time training, so you can watch whenever it works for you.

How do I get the training?

As soon as you purchase, you'll get an email with all the links to the training and the extra resources. Make sure to check your spam or promotions folder just in case!

Do I get a PD certificate?

Yes! A PD certificate for 2 hours.

Can my whole staff watch?

YES! Grab the center license and everyone in your center or school building can watch, with a PD certificate for every teacher.

Are refunds available?

No refunds are given due to the digital nature of this offer. Questions before you buy? Email [email protected].

Ready when you are

Bring back circle time they love.

A soft start, a short and sweet circle, and 99 check-in ideas to keep it fresh all year.

cheers to play! ☀️

Kristen Day
& Play

Play-based learning keynotes, professional development, and digital courses for early childhood educators. Supporting the field since 2018. Formerly Kristen RB Peterson.

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