Circus of Illusion Cooper Kit
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
- Evidence level
- Official category rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
Welcome to the greatest show on Earth…your brain! With <strong>Circus of Illusions</strong>, learn to draw, build, and create mind-bending illusions that reveal how the brain works. Discover firsthand that what we see is more about perception than reality—all while exploring the powerful life skill of empathy!<br><br><strong>Included in the Circus of Illusions Cooper Kit is:</strong><br><br><ul><li><strong>How to Draw Illusions Kit</strong></li>All the materials and easy instructions to create literal, cognitive, and physiological illusions.<li><strong>Inverted Pyramid Illusion</strong></li>Convert the Cooper Kit box into an amazing pyramid that seems to recede into the wall!<li><strong>The Hollow Face Illusion</strong></li>Fold an origami gargoyle that appears to come to life and follow you as you move!<li><strong>Scanimation Illusions</strong></li>Make moiré patterns and then see your brain animate scanimation drawings.<li><strong>Illusions Slippers Craft</strong></li>Make and decorate beautiful slippers with illusions or art that reflects your personality.<li><strong>Perspective Detective</strong></li>A clever storybook using illusions to teach perspective-taking and empathy.<li><strong>Empathy</strong></li>Each Cooper Kit teaches a life lesson. Circus of Illusions explores the power of empathy.<li><strong>Illusion Recipes</strong></li>Cook up tasty treats that delight the tastebuds and trick the brain!<li><strong>The Circus of Illusions Medallion</strong></li>Get your collectible medallion! This one is truly unbelievable!</ul> <h3>Multi-Disciplinary Learning Adventures</h3>Each Cooper Kit is a multi-disciplinary exploration into STEM, Creativity, Reading and Life Skills. Designed for families with kids in the 5 to tween range and can be done with multiple kids, making Cooper Kits versatile and a great value.<br><br>Learn more at <a href="https://cooperandkid.com/classwallet-families">cooperandkid.com/classwallet-families</a>
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- FESUA_CooperAndKid
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Stepup product link
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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