The Greatest Showman Activities for Kids

Aaaah did you love The Greatest Showman Movie as much as we did? Not only is it a wonderful movie to watch, with a great soundtrack, but there are so many great themes to explore with the kids. My kids could watch this movie over and over again. I thought it would be good to bring together some of our favourite Greatest Showman Activities for Kids today. Some are Circus themed crafts and activities other are fantastic printables. If you are having a Great Showman Party.. do read on for some great inspiration!!

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The Greatest Showman Synopsis

From the makers: Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

To me this movie is about so much more!! It is abou being yourself and accepting yourself for who you are. A great lesson it “today’s world”, where everyone is under even more “pressure” to keep up with the Joneses thanks to the influence of social media.

You find copies of The Greatest Showman here:

US Readers/ UK Readers

 

The Greatest Showman Activities for Kids

• Make some super cute Animal Crackers with the kids – you can get the CUTEST cutters here – US/ UK – these same cookie cutters can also be used to make some fantastic clay ornaments as shown here!
• Have a go at Tin Can Stilt Walking!
• Make your own Juggling Balls and learn to juggle (these would also make great party favours)!
• Make a DIY Sock Poi for Circus Skills learning as per the Kids Crafts Room
• Learn all about the art of BALANCING with these Heart Balancing Toys
• Make a ribbon wand as per Little Girl Designs

The Greatest Showman Printables for Kids

• The Greatest Showman Printables – incorporating lyrics for the songs – these can be used as decorations, greeting cards, added to a gift and more! By Sister’s Suitcase Blog
• Pop Corn and Cotton Candy Printables by Store This Not That (If you don’t want to print and assemble your own pop corn boxes.. these ones are great for any party! US/ UK)
• Print your child’s name in Circus Letters, Cut them out and colour them in.. Woo Jr has a set!
• Make Your Own Circus Tent and Characters from Paper by First Pallete (the characters here)
• First Pallet also has a set of printable Circus Finger Puppets
• Circus Themed I Spy Printable by And Next Comes L
• The Greatest Showman Bunting Printable by Mrs Mactivity
• The Greatest Showman inspirational coloring pages for kids and grown ups by Mrs Mactivity
• The greatest showman printable paper plate activity by Mrs Mactivity
• Free Circus Preschool Pack Printables by Homeschool Creations

The Greatest Showman Party Games for Kids

• Win a Lolly Ring Toss Game by Teaching 4 Moments
• Inspiration for The Greatest Showman Movie Night set up by Design Organize Party
• Take your Juggling Balls (from above) and turn it into a Carnival Throwing Game as per What Do We Do All Day!
• More great BALANCING GAMES for kids by The Inspired Tree House
• Flaming Hoops Game and Gross Motor Skills by The Inspired Tree House
• LOVE these Paper Cup Circus PARTY HATS! How clever are they? And so easy to make as Oh Happy Day will show you!
• Make your own balancing beam like The Chirping  Moms Blog
• Add some cute Circus Temporary Tattoos to the party bags – US/ UK