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Roll up, Roll up!

Thanks to Miss Ferry for organising our next trip. This week we are bringing the circus to you! Scroll down and complete the challenges to create your very own circus at home.

Challenge One

Cartoon lion near the circus clipart free image

Decide on a name for your circus
Decide which day this week you are going to have your event (don’t forget to check the weather if you are having it outside)
Create a poster to advertise your circus performance. Remember to include the date of your event.
Put your poster up somewhere everyone in your family can see it.

Challenge Two

Time to learn some circus tricks before the big day! They might even come in handy for Burnside’s Got Talent!

Hula Hoop

Circus performers wow audiences with their hula hoop tricks. Follow the link below to The Hula Hoop Institute (yes it’s a real thing!) for 10 tricks for beginners.

Hula Hoop Tricks for Beginners

Plate Spinning

Don’t worry grown-ups, your china is safe! Follow the guide below to make a paper plate spinner.

Paper Plate Spinning Wheel

Tightrope

Set up a tightrope on the floor using skipping ropes, masking tape or whateevr else you can think of! Can you keep your balance as you walk along it? Can you spin your plates as you balance?

Juggling

If you fancy trying your hand at juggling this Beginners Juggling guide shows you how to get started. For a more step by step guide and tips this YouTube video is a good resource Step by Step Guide to Juggling. You don’t need juggling balls for this at the start. You can practise with rolled up socks.

Challenge Three

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It wouldn’t be a circus with a few clowns! Your challenge is to turn yourself and any willing family members into clowns for the day.

Clown Face Paint

Use face paints to turn yourself into a clown. You need big red lips, a red nose – dig out one from Red Nose Day if you’ve got it or draw one on. You’ll need soem big eyebrows and bright colours around your eyes. There is a three step guide below you can follow or use your imagination 🙂

Clown Face Paint Instructions

Clown Costume

Can you find bits from around the house to make your own clown costume? Dress up in baggy pyjamas in bright colours, long stripy socks (football socks are good), braces, an old tie and a big hat should finish it off. If you need help there are some printable resources below.

Clown Masks

Design a Clown Hat

Design a Clown Tie

Its Show Time

You’re all set to host your very own circus performance! Have fun! I would LOVE to see pictures or videos of your event. You can send them to me at the usual email address .