The Guest House CircleType of Circle: Popcorn
This is a good circle for high school students. We have used it with great success in continuation and alternative schools, where students volunteer to come to a circle that is not part of a regular class. Before using the Guest House format, have at least two or three “getting to know you” type of circles so students learn about the talking piece, guidelines, and make agreements. Clear agreements about confidentiality are especially essential for Guest House Circles. The poem speaks well to the intensity of the inner life of teens. It is read at the beginning of each circle.
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The Guest House |