Club & community · Ages 6–11
Community Building Circles
Circle practice that builds healthy relationships, honest conversation and fairness. Children sit in a circle, pass a talking piece and learn to listen, speak from the heart and work things out together. There are no grades and no pressure.
- 4 weeks
- 1 live class a week
- 60 minutes
- Ages 6–11
- $130 / month
In our circle
Every voice is heard
Whoever holds the talking piece speaks, and everyone else listens. The Guide keeps the circle kind, safe and welcoming.
Take turns
The talking piece goes around so every voice is heard.
Speak from the heart
Children say what is true for them, and it is always fine to pass.
Listen with care
We listen to understand, not to get ready to answer.
Make things right
When something goes wrong, the circle works it out together with the restorative questions.
Week by week
Four weeks of circles
Each week adds one skill. By the end, children can hold a circle and use it to solve a real problem.
- Week 1
Building our circle
We meet each other, choose a talking piece and write our circle agreements together.
- Week 2
Real talk, real listening
We practice speaking honestly about ourselves and listening without interrupting.
- Week 3
What is fair?
We explore the difference between fair and equal, and decide together how to share and take turns.
- Week 4
Working it out
We use the restorative questions on a pretend conflict and plan a repair.
Every class
What a class looks like
- 5 min
Opening
A breath, a song or a short reading to settle in.
- 10 min
Check-in round
Everyone shares one word or a short answer.
- 20 min
Main round
A deeper question or a short practice activity.
- 15 min
Connection
A cooperative game or small project that helps the group work together.
- 10 min
Closing
One thing each child is taking with them today.
Who it is for
A good fit if…
- Children ages 6–11, grouped so younger and older children both thrive
- Quieter children who want a gentle, structured way to speak up
- Children who want tools for disagreements with friends or siblings
Before class
What you need
- A device with a camera and microphone in a quiet spot
- A small object to use as a talking piece, such as a stone or shell
- Paper and crayons for the circle agreement
The Montessori way
Circle practice is grace and courtesy in action. Children practice real social skills with real peers, the Guide models calmly, and the group writes its own agreements, so the community belongs to the children.
Questions families ask
Good to know
Does my child have to share personal things?
No. Every child can pass at any time. Questions are about everyday life, not private matters.
How is this different from the Kindness Circle?
Community Building Circles focus on fairness, group decisions and working out conflict. The Kindness Circle is a gentler weekly feelings check-in.
Can siblings join together?
Yes, when they are in the same age group. Send us a question below and we will help place them.
Is this therapy?
No. It is a social and emotional learning circle led by an educator.
How does Family Investment work?
Family Investment is billed monthly. Your first month is paid at enrollment, and we confirm your learner’s group and start date by email.
Enroll
Reserve a seat in Community Building Circles
Small groups fill quickly. Tell us about your learner, then pay your first month at our secure checkout.
Family Investment
$130/ month
Your first month is paid at enrollment through our secure Stripe checkout. We confirm your learner's group, start date by email.
Questions
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Your message goes straight to the team for Community Building Circles. We usually reply within one school day.
