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Toolkit "Inclusion in Circus Pedagogy"
Toolkit "Inclusion in Circus Pedagogy" created in the frame of Erasmus+ training course "Solidarity Circus 2025" in Riga, Latvia
Aims of the tool
Aim: To provide accessible,
low-resource, and impactful tools for youth
workers based on social circus methods
Description of the tool
Non-formal SOCIAL CIRCUS methods of circus pedagogy to use with youth to support inclusion, with low-resources, even in war-conflict or low-internet regions, so it can be printed and used in the field.
Methods helps youth — especially those who struggle with verbal expression — to build trust and connection through body language. For many young people, mastering a physical skill boosts self-esteem and shows progress through repetition.
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5113
This tool is for
This toolkit captures practical methods and reflections that emerged from the training, with a special focus on supporting youth with fewer opportunities, including those from conflict-affected regions or low-internet regions or disadvantaged background
and addresses
Social Inclusion
It is recommended for use in:
Youth Exchanges
Materials needed:
This is a toolkit for a low-resources activities.
For some methods no materials are needed.
For few methods materials can be prepared by hand - such as poi, juggling balls can be replaced with apples, for example
Duration:
There are dynamic methods, which can be used from 10 min up to 1.5-2 hours depending of facilitation and group dynamic
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
KUlturas biedriba Alternativa Realitate
in the context of
Erasmus+ PDA "Solidarity Circus 2025", Riga, Latvia
The tool has been experimented in
traininc course and follow-up activities
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Irina Kurpniece (on 18 September 2025)
and last modified
12 September 2025
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