Skip the boring lecture, and introduce your students to Transcendentalism with an authentic, engaging Transcendental Circle!This activity focuses on five introductory concepts related to Transcendentalism: the meaning of transcendental, key figures and their philosophies, the role of nature, the roots in Idealism, and the literary tradition. Then, students take on a role: The Intellectual, The Philosopher, The Dreamer, The Idealist, and the Poet to engage with the introductory concepts.Each stud