Wk Beg 22nd June Welcome to the Circus
Primary 1 rooms 1 and 2
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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
- 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!
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.
Tightrope
Set up a tightrope on the floor using skipping ropes, masking tape or what ever 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 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
It wouldn’t be a circus with a few clowns!
Why don’t you make some circus clowns..
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 .
