Circus Food
Discussing and pretending with food builds vocabulary and cultural experience.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Circus
- Learning area: Physical Development and Motor Skills
- Level: EYFS Birth-2
Objectives
- Students will identify, pretend to sell, and name circus foods.
Materials
- Plastic food
- Paper trays
- Menus
- Pretend money
Instructions
1. Set up a pretend concession stand.
2. Let students play roles of seller and customer.
3. Introduce foods like popcorn, cotton candy, and hotdogs.
Educator tip
Extend into a maths activity using play coins and prices.
Assessment
Observe and note: sustained engagement, sensory responses, early vocalisations, and attachment behaviours. Document using the Characteristics of Effective Learning framework (Playing and Exploring). Monitor vocabulary use and peer interactions.