A Musical Circus Parade

Parading to music supports rhythm, patterning, and expressive movement.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Circus
• Learning area: Music and Movement
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Students will participate in a group parade using music and props.

Materials

• Musical instruments
• Hats
• Scarves
• Drum

Instructions

1. Set up a path and distribute simple instruments or props.

2. Lead a musical parade around the classroom.

3. Take turns letting children lead.

Educator tip

Use different tempos to explore marching, tiptoeing, and stomping.

Assessment

Observe rhythm following and peer collaboration.

More from Circus

• Bouncing Balloons
• Pin the Nose on the Clown
• I Love Books about the Circus
• Clown Dance
• Clown Face Art
• Circus Drawings, I Can Draw!
• Circus Food
• Circus Story Time