Closing Circle

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“A closing circle is a strategy for bringing a peaceful end to the school day. It doesn’t take very long—students gather for five to ten minutes to do a brief activity or two and then go on to dismissal—but it has a big impact on students’ learning and behavior and the classroom climate.”

–from Closing Circles: 50 Activities for Ending the Day in a Positive Way

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