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A Kid's History of Clowns and Clowing
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A Kid's History of Clowns and Clowning
Take a virtual field trip to New York City to meet Christopher Lueck, a working clown. Learn about the history of clowns, jesters and the world of clowning. LInks to fun web sites include clown make-up, clown masks and clown history. There's also an list of recommended books with tips on how to become a clown.Questions & Extended Learning Activities
Each Learning Corner is designed by an educator to be easily integrated into individual curriculums, as well as State, and National Standards.
Click here for The Learning Corner PageOther Fun Websites
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New York Downtown Revue
Visiting New York City? Stop in the fun kid shows at the New York Downtown Revue. This is the place where visiting clowns come to try out their new acts. They have special shows just for kids. Click here to find out more.
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Become a Circus Clown
Get ready to join the circus. You can either make a full clown mask or a half mask. Use the templates provided on this site to make your own clown mask
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Put on a Happy Face
Learn how to apply clown makeup. This site is perfect for kids who love clowning around.
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Easy Clown Pencil Topper
Whether for school or as a party favor, this Clown Pencil Topper paper craft is a surefire hit and so easy to make!
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Clown Puppet
Create your own three ring circus with some help from this funny clown! To create this craft project you will need colored construction paper, glue, crayons or markers, scissors, and a paper bag. Click on this site for directions.
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Fun Facts About Clowns
Do you want to know more about the world of clowns and clowning? This site is filled with interesting facts about the funny people who make us laugh.
Recommended Books
- Be a Clown!: The Complete Guide to Instant Clowning
- Author : Turk Pipkin
- ASIN : 0894803476
- Clown Skits for Everyone
- Author : Happy Jack Feder
- ASIN : 0916260755
- Strutter's Complete Guide to Clown Makeup
- Author : Jim Roberts
- ASIN : 0941599108
- Be a Clown: Techniques from a Real Clown (Quick Starts for Kids!)
- Author : Ron Burgess
- ASIN : 1885593570
- Clown Collection Costume Makeup Kit
- Author :
- ASIN : B000H8KFC8
- Clown Around Town Child Halloween Costume (Medium (8-10))
- Author :
- ASIN : B0018TCD8Y
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