O circus it is a very important cultural activity for society. Although there are indications that the circus arts have started in Antiquity, with carriage races at Circo Maximus, the current Coliseu, the circus show in Brazil emerged once and for all with the arrival of the Portuguese.
Over the years he has been improving, together with society. From the traditional, the result of popular culture, passed from father to son, the circus started to be taught in schools and characterized as a contemporary circus.
Covering different artists in the middle of the arena, the acrobatics, juggling and clowning performances bring smiles and laughter from children to the elderly.
Circus Day Project for Kindergarten Students
JUSTIFICATION
traditional in Brazilian culture, circuses travel through cities bringing entertainment to the population. In schools, students look forward to the day of the tour to the circus.
Through the plurality of colors, bright clothes and the colorful decoration of its environment, the light and relaxed life of the circus is celebrated with the little ones.
Its commemorative date was chosen in honor of the Brazilian clown Abelardo Pinto, the famous Piolin, which further highlights the relevance of the circus for Brazilians.
So it's important work the circus day in the classroom, exploring different elements with the little ones.
GOALS
General
Bring the magic and insight into the artistic elements present in the circus to children in kindergarten.
Specific
- Present the history of the circus in Brazil and in the world and the appearance of its commemorative date for children;
- Working the little ones motor coordination with jokes about the circus;
- Identify circus characters and know their functions;
- Develop body language and speech, according to what is done in the circus;
- Accomplish circus activities;
- Show elements of the circus arts with the exhibition of photos, music and videos of circus shows;
- Highlight the circus as a great cultural expression.
DEVELOPMENT
1- Tell, with the help of photos and videos, how the circus came about and the origin of the date on which it is celebrated.
2- Ask the children what they know about the circus and ask them to bring clips of images that show the show.
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3- Promote a moment of interactivity among the children, putting music about the circus and allowing them to dance and play.
4- Explore the imagination of the little ones by offering papers to draw and color the circus characters.
5- Show videos and movies about the circus for them to watch.
6- Let them have fun with the design of Patati and Patatá.
7- Develop motor coordination by creating murals about the circus, paint his hands and make everything colorful.
8- Decorate the classroom and the school with a circus theme and explore the playful with presentations by the teachers.
9- Create a circus at school and unleash creativity for the show.
10- Distribute party favors to the children and emphasize the importance of circus arts for culture.
Examples of Circus Day Activities in the Classroom
See too:
- Circus Day Lesson Plan
- Circus Day – Clowns to color
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