Circus Arts are a valuable part of many Physical Education and Recreation programs. Because these skills are so novel, challenging, and fun, students of all ages are highly motivated to practice and achieve.

• Diabolo - Chinesse Yo -Yo

Size: 20 (maybe 30) participants.

Help: Depends on size and age of group.

Age: 5 yrs and up  [younger more difficult].

Length: 1 Hr.

Equipment:

Station 1) Juggling - Scarves and Balls

Station 2) Diabolo (Chinese Yo-Yo)

Station 3) Plate Spinning

Station 4) Balancing - Feathers and Juggling Club

Station 5) Spinning Props - String Baton and Flags

Station 6) Misc. - Flower Stick, Chatter Ring, Astro Jax, Hula Hoop, Knockers, Jump Rope, etc.

Lesson Plan:

1.) Present Skills - Initial session.

Goal: Teach through explanation and demonstration.

2.) Set up 4 or 5 Stations, each good for 10 participants. They do 5-10 minutes each stations.

Goal: Learned desired skills presented.

3.) Also 5-10 minutes of Group Juggling (and or Juggling ‘Simon Says’).

Goals: Learn group Dynamics, Leadership Participation, Communication skills, Teamwork, Competitive and Co-operative Sports, and Socialization in small groups.

4.) Open Session:

Goals: Preparation to perform, Concentrate on one skill, have FUN while being responsible.

5.) Kids do show.

Goal: A.) See Skills children acquired B.) Gets children use to performing w/ audience i.e. over coming Stage Fright/Shyness. Experience public speaking. 

6.)Q and A - Beginning and/or End of Lesson.

Goal: Directly answer questions in group setting so everyone benefits from answers.