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Although the circus is almost a thing of the past, it’s still a fantastic theme for your preschool classroom!
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You can implement everything from fine and gross motor skills to math and science, but most importantly you can incorporate so many amazing books into a circus theme.
There are circus books for preschoolers that will make your young children laugh all the time, there are books that teach us a lesson, and there are books about the circus that simply show us what is possible when we use our imaginations.
There are so many great children’s books it’s almost overwhelming, but today we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite circus books to get you started.
books about the circus for preschoolers
peter spier’s circus by peter spier
Have you ever wondered what it would take to put together a complete circus?
Or do you want to show your preschoolers how the circus used to travel?
Either way, Peter Spier’s Circus is a great circus book you’ll want to add to your collection.
circus opposites: a great interactive show! by suse macdonald
If there’s one thing your preschoolers are going to love more than a fun circus book, it’s an interactive circus book!
With flaps, tabs, and other fun interactive elements, your students will have the opportunity to work on opposites like inside and outside, big and small as they explore the circus along the way.
miss bindergarten plans a circus with kindergarten by joseph slate
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to plan your own circus?
can you imagine how much fun you would have?
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well, miss bindergarten and her entire kindergarten class are doing just that and they’re taking you with them!
Your preschoolers will love learning about the circus as they learn the letters of the alphabet!
harold de crockett johnson’s circus
If you’ve taught preschoolers for some time, chances are you’ve read a fair amount of Harold and the Purple Crayon.
It’s a classic story full of imagination and now, Harold is back and he’s off to the circus!
Do you want to be a lion tamer? how about a circus performer? the possibilities are endless when you have a purple crayon and a little imagination.
you see a circus, I see… by mike downs
if you’re looking for a book to start your circus theme that also conveys a deeper message, this is the book for you!
A little boy who lives with the circus decides to show his friends what it’s like to live under the big top, and in the process, teaches both his friends and the reader that families come in all shapes and sizes.
if i ran the circus of dr. seuss
I bet you’ve never heard of a drum-bellied snum or a juggling jott, but you and your preschoolers were introduced to them as I read if I ran the circus by dr. seuss.
With its fantastical creatures and imaginative story, this book is a must-have for any preschool circus theme!
paddington bear at the circus by michael bond
The circus is full of amazing animals and talented performers like tightrope walkers, trapeze artists, and lion tamers who can put on some crazy shows, but when Paddington Bear thinks they’re in trouble and tries to help, things get even crazier!
And if there’s one thing your preschoolers are sure to love, it’s the mayhem only Paddington Bear can create!
see the circus of h. a. king
A classic book with beautiful vintage illustrations, Seeing the Circus is a great choice for preschoolers who are also working on rhymes.
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what will you find when you see the circus?
well, your preschoolers will just have to lift the flaps to find out!
olivia saves the circus from ian falconer
What would you do if you went to the circus and found out that all the circus performers were sick?
well, if you’re anything like olivia, you’re going to have to take charge and become part of the show!
Children of all ages love reading this story and learning that anything is possible when you use your imagination!
lois ehlert circus
From chicka chicka boom boom illustrator lois ehlert comes this wonderful adventure inside the circus big top.
Your preschoolers will love visiting the circus with Ehlert’s renderings of marching snakes, leaping lizards and the world’s largest circus elephant covering every page.
johanna wright’s secret circus
When we think of the circus, we tend to think big.
a big red and white top, big animals and even bigger performances.
but the secret circus will teach you and your preschoolers that sometimes the biggest surprises can come in very small packages.
chris van dusen’s circus boat
what happens when the circus animals move to a city?
well, they mingle, of course, and make new friends along the way.
This entertaining story is the perfect addition to your next circus theme and is a great way to teach them about the bonds of community and the importance of supporting your friends.
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