May 19: Ringling brothers founded their circus (1884).

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The Circus Game

Materials:

• Hula hoops

Directions:

1. One person is picked as the lion tamer.
2. This person has a hula hoop.
3. Another person is picked to be a clown.
4. The clown tries to tag the players (lions).
5. Tagged lions must sit down.
6. The lion tamer can bring the hula hoop to the lions. Once a lion passes through the hoop, it can return to play.

Source(s): 100 Game Activities for Kids (activity A7)

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