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Is she saying "around" because she wants the kids to form a circular perimeter around her and pay attention?

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Rebecca

Good guess! We use "gather [a]round" when we want others to come closer together in a circular formation. This is to gain order, get people's attention, and give instructions or information about something. Ex: The concertgoers gathered around the stage to get closer to the band. Ex: The teacher told the students to gather around and listen to her.

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