Circus Workers

Learning about jobs builds understanding of community roles.

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Circus
• Learning area: Social & Emotional Development
• Level: EYFS Reception

Objectives

• Students will identify jobs at a circus.
• Students will understand workers' responsibilities.

Materials

• Job cards
• Costume pieces
• Props
• Interview sheets

Instructions

1. Discuss different circus jobs (ringmaster, animal trainer, acrobat).

2. Students choose a job to learn about.

3. Dress up and act out the job.

4. Interview each other about their 'work.'

Educator tip

Connect to community helpers theme.

Assessment

Assess against Early Learning Goals (ELGs). Document evidence of 'expected' or 'exceeding' descriptors. Note: independent application of skills, ability to explain reasoning, and capacity to build on prior learning. Evaluate understanding of job responsibilities.

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• Circus Segmenting Game
• Circus Pattern Challenge
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• Circus Maths Problems
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