Circus Day / Circus Skills Practice
Circus Skills Practice
Children try plate spinning, diabolo, hula hoops and balancing feathers in a skills circuit.
How to run it
- Set up stations for each circus skill.
- Demonstrate each skill briefly.
- Rotate small groups through the stations.
- Finish with a show-and-share of new skills.
You will need
- spinning plates
- hula hoops
- feathers
- diabolos
- juggling scarves
Make it easier or harderOffer scarves for younger children; older children can attempt tricks and combos.
SafetySpace stations well apart so spinning equipment does not hit others.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Learning new physical skills builds persistence and wellbeing.
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