Circus

Questions:

Has anyone been to the circus?

What types of acts do you see at the circus?

What types of animals do you see at the circus?

Read Alouds:

Circus Family Dog by Andrew Clements

Olivia Saves the Circus by Ian Falconer

Harold’s Circus by Crockett Johnson

Flannel Board:

Circus Parade by Harriet Ziefert

Action Songs:

“Under the Big Top” by Linda Arnold

“Circus Parade” by Johnette Downing

“The Circus” by the Merry Music Maker

Fingerplays:

Walking Through the Circus
I am walking through the circus,

[walk in place]
Happy as can be.

[smile]
I am walking through the circus,

[walk in place]
Just to see what I can see.

[shade eyes with hand]
I can see the clown laughing,

[laugh]
I can see the elephant, too.

[make a trunk with arms]
I can see the lion sleeping,

[yawn]
Look out…

[make binoculars with hands]

Because he sees you too!

                [point at kids]

I Wish I Were a Circus Clown

I wish I were a circus clown

                [point to self]

With a smile so wide and eyes so round.

                [smile]

With a pointed hat and a funny nose

                [squeeze nose]

And polka dots upon my clothes.

                [point to clothes]

Funny Clown
Funny clown, funny clown,
Spin around.     

[spin around]
Funny clown, funny clown,
Jump up and down.

[jump up and down]
Funny clown, funny clown,
Touch your toes.

[touch toes]
Funny clown, funny clown,
Honk your nose.

[squeeze nose]

Craft:

Paper Plate Clown Faces