PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: SNACKTIME AT THE CIRCUS

You’ve seen the performing circus animals, you’ve been amazed by the flying acrobats, and you’ve laughed at the silly juggling clowns…now it’s time for a snack!  If you’re looking for easy printable activities for kids – step right up!  Today’s fine motor activity gives kids some great practice with using scissors and ends with a delicious circus treat!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Popcorn cone printable, crayons/markers, scissors, tape, popcorn

WHAT TO DO: Print out a few of the printable templates and let kids go to town coloring and decorating them however they want!  Next, they’ll cut out the shape on the thick black line.  Help the kids curl their papers into cones, taping the edges to secure them.  Pop up some popcorn, fill each of the cones, and kids will have a handy container to hold their circus snack!

HOW TO CHANGE IT UP:
-Fill the cones with another treat of your choice: Cracker Jacks, peanuts, pretzels – pick your favorite!
-Make up the popcorn cones and serve the snacks while taking turns watching and performing these fun circus activities:

• Gross Motor Activities: Tightrope Walking
• Gross Motor Activities for Kids: Juggling
• Gross Motor Activities: Flaming Hoops

SKILL AREAS ADDRESSED: Fine motor skills, visual motor integration, grasp, coordination, bilateral coordination

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Claire Heffron

Claire Heffron is co-author at The Inspired Treehouse and a pediatric occupational therapist in a preschool/primary school setting. She began her career with a bachelor's degree in magazine journalism but quickly changed course to pursue graduate studies in occupational therapy. She has been practicing therapy for 10 years in public and specialized preschool/primary school settings. She is a mom to three funny, noisy boys and relies on yoga, good food, and time outside to bring her back to center.

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