Students will need their own copy of the story. Read the story with the class. Provide students with a step by step drawing of a clown to draw and colour the parts of the clown and the costume, following the directions in the story. Mime clown actions related to the story. Collect soft balls, balls of wool, small plastic skittles, etc. for juggling.
Students practice the suggested activities using gymnastic mats.
Discuss the importance of a clown's costume and makeup. Retell the story as a round. Teacher begins the story and students take turns contributing to the retelling. Each student decides on the clown they will portray for a performance for parents or other classes. Students build up their own clown personality.