I Love Circus Books

Revisiting familiar books promotes comprehension and confidence in storytelling.

Framework: EYFS
Unit: EYFS Circus
Learning area: Communication and Language
Level: EYFS Birth-2

Objectives

Students will retell or act out a favourite circus story.

Materials

Previously read books
Costumes or puppets

Instructions

1. Let students choose a favourite book.

2. Retell the story in their own words or act it out.

3. Use simple props to support storytelling.

Educator tip

Create small groups for children to perform short skits.

Assessment

Observe and note: sustained engagement, sensory responses, early vocalisations, and attachment behaviours. Document using the Characteristics of Effective Learning framework (Playing and Exploring). Observe sequencing and expressive language.