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DIY circus lab for kids: A family-friendly guide for juggling, balancing, clowning and show-making<\/strong><\/p>\n by Jackie Leigh Davis<\/p>\n 791.3 Dav<\/a> This book makes me want to be a 10-year-old again with lots of spare time, creativity, willing neighbor kids, and a big backyard, so I could try out some of these fun creations!<\/p>\n The expected tricks \u2013 juggling, tightrope walking \u2013 make their appearances, but so too do the unexpected \u2013 the poi, the diabolo, the rola bola. Each section begins with step-by-step directions for how to make your own item in question, with adult help as may be\u00a0needed. Then in the ABCs of\u2026, the author starts practitioners with the most basic moves, working up to more complicated. Safety is demonstrated throughout, with clear directions for how and when to use a spotter or otherwise practice with less chance of injury.<\/p>\n Full-color photographs and helpful supply lists throughout make the Make Your Own tasks feel do-able to most kids with access to a hardware store and a helpful parent or friend. As for the circus activities, I am quite sure I would be a flop at anything more challenging than hula hooping, but it\u2019d sure be fun to try! If you\u2019re thinking it\u2019d be hard to learn some of these skills just from seeing pictures, the author and her Circus Lab kids have also created excellent tutorials that mirror the book at https:\/\/www.diycircuslab.com\/tutorials<\/a><\/p>\n The author also has several helpful resource lists at the end, including curriculum connections and how circus can be incorporated into all sorts of positive social empowerment movements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" DIY circus lab for kids: A family-friendly guide for juggling, balancing, clowning and show-making by Jackie Leigh Davis 791.3 Dav New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor This book makes me want to be a 10-year-old again with lots of spare time, … Continue reading
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