Circus Small World Play for Preschoolers. I realised recently that I hadn’t set up a tuff spot small world play activity for Monkey for some time so decided to set one up with a circus theme. I am a big fan of small world play and the more sensory materials that can be squeezed into them the better! As ever I have tried to keep set up time to a minimum.
What you will need to create Circus Small World Play for Preschoolers:
- Lentils and split peas
- Popcorn
- Foil
- Water beads
- Charger
- Cardboard – A4 sheets x 11
- Sharpies
- Wooden dowels and string
- Animal figures
Cardboard Cut-Outs
The wonderful cardboard cut-outs came from First Palette, the website also includes instructions on how to put the tents together. They have coloured versions which would save you colouring them in like I did above. I initially intended for Monkey and I to colour in all of the printables together. However, he’s not been that well and in the end, sat and watched me do it.
This did mean it took a lot longer than originally planned to put it together! It probably worked out for the better as I am not sure Sharpies and a 3-year-old is a good idea. I chose to use Sharpies because of the water beads. The printables which I used were:
- Circus Tents
- The Circus Animals
- Circus Clowns and Performers
To keep them upright I used some game pieces which had a little slot in them and secured with blueback. If you don’t have something similar then the print outs above also come with stands.
Cirus Ring
For the circus ring I used a charger and put the waterbeds on it. This initially worked well as it means that they did not mix with the lentils – as the two will stick together. It could be that you use sand or similar, however, Monkey had been asking to play with his water beads for a while. Water beads will need to be soaked overnight before use.
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I also have a pinterest board specifically for Circus craft and activities for preschoolers https://www.pinterest.com/mudpiefridays/preschooler-circus-craft-activities/
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14 Comments
Thank you 😉 xx
Honestly This is such an amazing Idea! I totally love it to bit’s! – Angela xx
This is utterly wonderful! Well done. You were far more creative than I was this week. Thanks for linking up to #imaginationmatters, apologies for taking so long to comment and I hope to see you again this week for “In The Garden”
I’m a bit addicted to small world play! Lol! Thank you for taking the time to read x
Thank you 🙂 that’s great to hear x
What an amazing activity, I bet her got so much out of it and learn’t so much. I can’t wait to do things like this when Charlotte gets older. #imaginationmatters
Thank you 🙂
Thanks 🙂 love your cartoons by the way think they are great 🙂 x
Ahh good luck, thank you for popping by 🙂 much appreciated x
Oh wow! I always love seeing your small world play ideas and I think this is my favourite yet. LOVE it. 🙂 #twinklytuesdays
I love the pop up characters idea. I’d never have thought of that and would have limited myself to the toys we had. Thanks for sharing!
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I would’ve absolutely loved this as a kid! Will definitely have to make for my own when he’s a little older. #TwinklyTuesday
Thank you 🙂 be great to hear how you get on x
This is fab! Will have to try this with my daughter. x