Clowns can be hilarious,
silly, obnoxious, but they almost touch our feelings. And clowns have been around
for centuries. There’s more to clowns than their make-up or dress, so reveal
the inner clown with these online activities.
CONNECT:
- Explore clown facts at https://kids.kiddle.co/Clown
- Watch a short history of clowns at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIb7tnP755Q . For older youth, check out clown history (and the reason why clowns can seem scary) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWFgt0n6WGM
- International Clown Week is celebrated the first week in August, and National Clown Day is held the Saturday of that week. Get the basics at https://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/august/clown-day-week.htm For more details, go to https://impactful.ninja/international-clown-week/
CREATE:
- Primary kids will enjoy the clown activities at https://childcarelounge.com/pages/clowns-and-circus-theme-and-activities?srsltid=AfmBOorxzMc6vjC1yOLVVd3iX5amqS9cVbquvhp-zSqtdKwrrVINIOiD
- Create a clown routine by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vGrxXeq5po
- Have fun creating and carrying out your own clown party; see ideas at https://www.realizinghome.com/clown-themed-childrens-party/
CARE:
- Can clowning be a service? That’s what Clowns without borders do. Learn about them at https://clownswithoutborders.org/
- Another clown group that gives service is Caring Clowns international. You can get involved too at https://www.caringclownsinternational.org/get-involved/
- Patch Adams was a real doctor who clowned with children in hospitals to bring them joy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsiaWTRTAos Read his biography at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_Adams
CAREERS:
Are you a class clown? Do YOU want to
be a clown - and get paid? Or have a career that involves clowns? It might be with a circus,
on TV, or even in a hospital. You could make the world a happier place, as
these insights into clown-related careers.
- https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/clown/
- https://www.clownsinternational.com/
- A day in the life of a rodeo clown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P4O17wWUgQ
