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Clowns

Pre-K - K
Learners read books, learn about the letter c, and eat with clown noses on to learn about clowns. For this clowns lesson plan, students also have a parade where they dress like clowns.
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Circus Lesson

1st - 5th
Learners take part in group entertainment activities. In this circus lesson, students discuss their own memories of a circus and conduct several activities such as juggling scarves and creating balloon animals. Learners discuss why...
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Under the Circus Tent Coloring Page

Pre-K - K
For this coloring page, learners examine a picture of a clown on top of a unicycle who is juggling while riding on a tightrope. Students color the picture.
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CIRCUS HIGH WIRE

7th - 10th
Young scholars construct a tightrope setup, learn the basics of tightrope walking, and explain a little more about the physics behind balancing!
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The Greatest Show on Earth: Then and Now

2nd - 6th
Pupils explore the history of the circus in the United States. They explore the life of John Bill Ricketts, founder of the first circus. Students compare Ricketts' first circus to the modern circus.