Materials
Box
Markers or paint and brushes
Paper
Tape
Envelopes
Different materials for cutting, such as magazines, catalogs, wallpaper,
newspaper, construction paper, tissue paper, and store advertisements
Children's scissors
String, optional
Paper and glue sticks
Instructions
1. With the children, talk about clowns. Show them pictures of clowns too.
2. Put dress-up clothing in the Dramatic Play Area and encourage the children to
dress up like clowns.
3. Paint the faces of those who are willing.
4. Encourage the children to act like clowns.
5. Take pictures of the clowns. After you get the photos developed, give them to
the children to keep.
More to do
Games: Encourage the clowns to crawl on the floor carrying a stuffed animal on
their backs. See who can keep the animal from falling off.
Gross Motor: Make a line on the floor using masking tape. Encourage the clown
to walk on the "balance beam," trying not to fall off.
More Gross Motor: An adult can hold a plastic hoop to the side in the air and
the clowns can toss stuffed animals through it.
