The most powerful tool for connecting with your students. 

Classroom Circles are used to build relationships and enhance classroom culture and connections. This structure builds and restores relationships through equitable sharing and listening. The Circle process proactively builds the skills individuals need to thrive relationally, resulting in a more positive school climate. When conflicts arise, every individual has the opportunity to speak and be heard. Circles can bond a classroom helping students build trust, empathy, and a sense of belonging.

John Whalen, Sarah Nunn, and Doug Overton have both facilitated over 6,000 circles within classrooms and with adults. They’ve developed streamlined strategies for educators looking to employ circles within their learning environments.


Classroom Circles by Edtomorrow

This video highlights the work Doug Overton facilitated while working with Mesquite ISD, a large school district within the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Classroom Circles 2nd Edition: A Toolkit for Building Relationships and Strengthening School Community

Edtomorrow’s John Whalen and Denise “Circlemamma” Holliday are the authors of the book Classroom Circles 2nd Edition: A Toolkit for Building Relationships and Strengthening School Communities. The book is an excellent resource for educators and is the go-to classroom guide for Circles.