Circus

Physical Education

• The child learned coordination and balance through activities like walking on a tightrope and balancing on a ball.
• They also developed strength and flexibility through exercises such as tumbling and cartwheels.
• The child improved their gross motor skills by practicing juggling and hula-hooping.
• They learned teamwork and cooperation by participating in group circus acts, such as human pyramids.

Encourage the child to continue developing their physical skills by exploring other circus-related activities. They can try learning more advanced circus skills like acrobatics or trapeze. They can also incorporate elements of circus into their daily routines by practicing balancing or juggling during playtime.

Book Recommendations

• The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen: This book tells the story of a circus ship that gets stranded on a small island, and the animals' adventures as they try to find a new home.
• Curious George Goes to the Circus by H.A. Rey: In this book, Curious George visits the circus and gets into all kinds of mischief while learning about the different acts.
• Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley: This magical story follows a young boy named Micah as he searches for the mysterious Circus Mirandus and its legendary magician.