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Tune of Frère Jacques. 

When forming a circle, rather than asking the class to make a circle, simply start singing the song. 

The children near you will join in and start making a circle. Eventually the whole class will be singing, and making a circle. 

Repeat the song until the children are in a circle. 

For a standing circle, change the third line to ‘واقفين عإجرينا’.