Circus Tent Craft

Creating a 3D tent develops fine motor skills and spatial understanding.

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Circus
• Learning area: Visual and Creative Arts
• Level: EYFS 3-4

Objectives

• Students will use scissors to cut shapes.
• Students will construct a simple 3D circus tent.

Materials

• Paper plates
• Sugar paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Crayons
• Straws

Instructions

1. Cut a paper plate in half for the tent base.

2. Roll sugar paper into a cone for the tent top.

3. Decorate with stripes and a flag on top.

4. Add details like a door and animals inside.

Educator tip

Pre-score the cone paper to make rolling easier.

Assessment

Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Evaluate scissor control and construction skills.

More from EYFS Circus

• Clown Colour Mixing
• Circus Animals – Big and Small
• Popcorn Sensory Science
• Circus March
• Elephant Trunk Dance
• Circus Friends – Taking Turns
• Clown Feelings Faces
• Ticket Booth Role Play