DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Circus Themed Activities

This section is a combination of existing crafts, slightly modified crafts and brand new crafts. 

Circus Day is on May 19.  But you can put these crafts together anytime.  Some possible times to do them is before or after a trip to the real circus or for a birthday party with a circus theme.

Keep in mind that the ages I've indicated are for a 1 parent to 2 child ratio (basically because I have 2 kids *grin*).  When you're making crafts remember that the more children you are dealing with, the easier the crafts should be.  I wouldn't do the tp roll crafts at a 3 year old birthday party, for instance.  (Although, if you pre-cut the pieces and glued the rectangle on the tp roll prior to the party, it would work out ok!) 

		Circle Bear Shapes Practice Craft Age 2+
		Circus Coloring Book Pages
		Circus Printable Doorknob Hangers includes clown themed hangers
		Circus Printable Gift Tags includes clown themed tags
		Circus Printable Greeting Cards includes clown themed cards
		Circus Printable Treat Bags includes clown themed bags
		Circus Ringmaster Age 3+
		Circus Train Craft Age 2+
		Clown Number Buddy Paper Craft Age 2+
		Clown Paper Bag Puppet Age 2+
		Clown Toilet Paper Roll Craft Age 3+
		Elephant Crafts various ages
		Juggler Number Buddy Paper Craft Age 2+
		Lion Crafts various ages
		Tiger Crafts various ages

Carnival or Circus Birthday Party Games/Activities

At a circus party, play carnival type games like "Gone Fishing"

Nina, one of our viewers, wrote:

Take a look at these.  I found these for a friend who is making a circus birthday party. These are printed and then taped or clipped to ziploc bags filled with peanuts or popcorn.  I think they are great for party favors too. And attached is a picture of the finished look. My friend will be doing the paper bag clown craft from your site for the party as one of the activities!
http://www.meddybemps.com/circus/circus05a.html
http://www.meddybemps.com/circus/circus05b.html
A guest pass for the party? http://www.meddybemps.com/circus/circus05c.html

April, another viewer, wrote:

"I have been working on my circus theme page and I developed 3 different bag toppers. The kids can color them. It would be good to use these for a circus theme or as a craft at a birthday party since they are easy to make."

        Popcorn Bag Topper
        Peanuts Bag Topper
        Treats Bag Topper