Circus Themed Unit Studies and Printables for All Ages
Published:
July 6, 2018
Contributor:
Sarah Shelton
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All of my children seem to be super interested in the circus ever since their new favorite movie of all time, The Greatest Showman came out. They are so fascinated with the circus now!
If you have Greatest Showman fans in your house, they may be interested in doing a unit study on the circus! I thought it would be fun to compile printables and resources to create your own circus unit study. These can be used with all ages and done together as a family.
Circus Themed Printables and Unit Studies:
Elephants are always the star of the show. Learn about Elephants with this free unit study and hands-on activities from Adventures in Mommydom.
The Greatest Showman Meets the Brooklyn Bridge – learn about P.T. Barnum and his 21 elephants that crossed the Brooklyn Bridge with this free unit study and activities from Adventures in Mommydom.
History of the Circus Lesson Plan for Kids from Study.com
Circus Facts and Worksheets from Kids Konnect
Free Family Discussion Guide on the Greatest Showman from Arabah Joy
Learn about Circus History from these online sources:
Learn about the 3 Rings of the Circus from Childrens Museum
Ring Two: Spectacle and Skill from Childrens Museum
Ring Three: Putting on the Show from Childrens Museum
Read an article about what a circus is from Brittanica Kids
Read an article about Ringling Bros. Circus ending from Here There Everywhere News for Kids.
Short History on the Circus from Circopedia
If you have preschoolers they will love all these free circus themed printables, themed printable packs and crafts.
Here are some books that are great for a circus themed unit study:
The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. BarnumWomen Daredevils: Thrills, Chills, and Frills
The Circus Fire: A True Story of an American Tragedy
Fire Breathing, Sword Swallowing, and Other Death-Defying Circus Science
The Greatest Show on Earth: The History of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
The Greatest Shows on Earth: A History of the Circus
Sarah Shelton
Sarah is a wife, daughter of the King and Mama to 4 children (two homeschool graduates) She is a an eclectic, Charlotte Mason style homeschooler that has been homeschooling for over 20 years.. She is still trying to find the balance between work and keeping a home and gardens. She can only do it by the Grace of God, coffee and green juice
