| Bears Unit |
| Blueberries for Sal - Robert McCloskey Corduroy- Don Freeman Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You see? Bill Martin, Jr. Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Bill Martin, Jr. Teddy Bears Picnic - Michael Hague Berenstain Bear books by Stan and Jan Berenstain We're Going on a Bear Hunt - Helen Oxenbury The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and The Big Hungry Bear - Audrey Wood Polar, The Titanic Bear - Speeden/McGraw Teddy Bears Cure a Cold - Susanna Gretz - Alison Sage |
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| Polar Bears: Read - Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do you Hear? and Polar, The Titanic Bear. Discuss how polar bears have a layer of blubber under their fur to keep them warm. The experiment below is a great experiment to help the children understand how a polar bear can swim and stay warm in the icy cold arctic ocean. Science Experiment: Take a baggy and fill it with shortening. Have the children place their right hand in a bucket of ice cold water. Have them put their left hand in the baggy filled with shortening. I have them put their left hand in an empty baggy first and then into the baggy filled with the shortening. They then place their left hand (their polar bear hand) into the ice cold water. Have them discuss and fill out a form explaining with pictures and/or words and sentences the difference of temperature between their hand and their polar bear hand. |
| To begin our unit we watch a video on all types of bears. I then have each child bring in a bear from home. I read, "Teddy Bears Cure a Cold." We then pretend that our bears are sick. We build beds and make quilts for our bears. When our bears are better we have a teddy bear picnic and the bear, beds, and quilts go home. |
| Teddy Bear Beds: measuring with a non-standard unit Have the children use unifix cubes to measure the length and width of their bears. Have them trace along the cubes and then cut out their bear beds from white tag board. Use paper towel rolls to make the legs for the beds. |
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| Teddy Bear Quilts - using pattern blocks Have the children use pattern blocks to create a design for their quilts. Explain that quilts have a repeating pattern. Have the children glue their design onto paper using paper pattern block shapes. Have them repeat their design depending on how big their quilt is. |
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| Teddy Bear Picnic |
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| Brown Bears |
| Polar Bear Mural |
| Each child introduces his/her bear and tells why their teddy bear is special!. |
| We eat teddy bear snacks. Gummi Bears, Teddy Grahams, and Cinnamon Bears. |
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| Teddy Bear Activities from ABC Teach |
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Bears, Bears, Bears Poems & Songs Literature Connections Balanced Literacy Math Activities Center Ideas Art Activities More Ideas Favorite Links Poems & Songs Bears! Bears. bears, I like bears. Polar bears, Grizzly bears, Black bears, I like bears. Bear Cheer The bears are in! The bears are out! Grab a bear and give a shout! Give me a B! Give me an E! Give me an A! Give me a R! Give me and S! What have you got? BEARS!!!!! Three Brown Bears (Tune: Three Blind Mice) Three brown bears, Three brown bears See all their beds, See all their chairs. The mommy cooked in A big brown pot, The daddy's porridge Was much too hot, The baby bear always cried a lot. Three brown bears. B-E-A-R (Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic) When your feeling lonely, Find a b-e-a-r bear, When your feeling lonely, Find a b-e-a-r bear, When your feeling lonely, Find a b-e-a-r bear, And you won't feel lonely, Any m-o-r-e more! Five Little Bears: Counting Up One little bear Wondering what to do Along came another Then there were two! Two little bears Climbing up a tree Along came another Then there were three! Three little bears Ate an apple core Along came another Then there were four! Four little honey bears Found honey in a hive Along came another Then there were five! Five Little Bears: Counting Down Five little bears Heard a loud roar One ran away Then there were four! Four little bears Climbing up a tree One slid down Then there were three! Three little bears Deciding what to do One fell asleep Then there were two! Two little bears Having lots of fun One went home Then there was one! One little bear Feeling all alone Ran to his mother Then there were none! Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear turn around Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear touch the ground Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear tie your shoe Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear that will do Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear go upstairs Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear say your prayers Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear turn out the lights Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear say goodnight.Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear (Movement Activity) Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn around, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch the ground, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, reach up high Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, wink one eye, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, slap your knees, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, sit down please. (Children follow movements to the song) Teddy Bears Pick your teddy bear Up from the ground, Then go dancing all around. Hold him high and hold him low, As round and round and round you go! (do actions with the teddy bears to suit and substitute other words/actions ) Hold him left and hold him right, Hold him tight with all your might! Hold him close and hold him far, Pretend that he can drive a car! Hold him in front and hold him in back, Sit down with him on your lap! The Bear Here is a cave, (make a fist) Inside is a bear. (put thumb inside fist) Now he comes out To get some fresh air. (pop out thumb) He stays all summer In sunshine and heat. He hunts in the forest For berries to eat. (move thumb in circle) When snow starts to fall, He hurries inside His warm little cave, And there he will hide. (put thumb back inside fist) Snow covers the cave Like a fluffy white rug. Inside the bear sleeps All cozy and snug. (cover fist with other hand) Bears Are Sleeping (Tune: Frere Jacques) Bears are sleeping, Bears are sleeping, In their lairs. In their lairs. Soon it will be springtime, Soon it will be spring time, Wake up, bears! Wake up, bears! Bears, Everywhere! Bears, bears, bears, everywhere! Bears climbing stairs, Bears sitting on chairs, Bears collecting fares. Bears giving stares, Bears washing hairs Bears, bears, bears, everywhere! Time for Sleeping Now it's time for sleeping, The bears go in their caves, Keeping warm and cozy, Time for lazy days (creep fingers under opposite hand) When the snow is gone And the sun comes out to play, The bears will wake up from their sleep And then go on their way. (creep fingers out from under hand)A Little Brown Bear A little brown bear Went in search of some honey. (cup hand above eye) Isn't it funny, A bear wanting honey? (tilt head to one side) He sniffed at the breeze And he listened for bees (sniff, then cup hand behind ear) And, would you believe it, He even climbed trees! (make climbing movements) Polar Bear (Tune :"My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean") The polar bear lives in Alaska, He never gets cold in a storm, He swims in cold icy water, His heavy coat keeps him warm. Warm, warm, warm, warm, His heavy coat keeps him warm. Warm, warm, warm, warm, His heavy coat keeps him warm. The Black Bear In the summer, Fall, and spring The black bear sports And has his fling, But winter sends him Straight indoors And there he snores... And snores... And snores. Grizzly Bear, Grizzly Bear Grizzly Bear, Grizzly Bear, Where have you been? Over the mountains - Such things I've seen! Grizzly Bear, Grizzly Bear, What have you done? Eaten blueberries Made ripe by the sun. Grizzly Bear, Grizzly Bear, What have you found? Ice-cold spring water Deep from the ground. Grizzly Bear, Grizzly Bear, What do you dream? Sweet tasting salmon Swimming upstream. Grizzly Bear, Grizzly Bear, Where do you creep? Into my dark cave Alone, let me sleep! Little Bear (Tune: Frere Jacques) Are you sleepy, Are you sleepy Little bear, little bear? Wintertime is coming, Wintertime is coming, Very soon, very soon. Find a cave, Find a cave, Little bear, little bear Wintertime is here, Wintertime is here, Go to sleep, go to sleep. Are you sleepy, Are you sleepy Little bear, little bear? You will wake in springtime In the warm, warm springtime Little bear, little bear Time to wake up, Time to wake up Little bear, little bear Springtime is here, Springtime is here Wake up now, wake up now! We're Going on a Bear Hunt (children repeat each line after adult) We're going on a bear hunt, We're gonna catch a big one, What a beautiful day, We're not scared. Oh ,oh! Grass, Long, wavy, grass. We can't go over it, We can't go under it, We've gotta go through it! Swishy swashy, swishy swashy. We're going on a bear hunt, We're gonna catch a big one, What a beautiful day, We're not scared. Oh ,oh! Mud, Thick, oozy mud. We can't go over it, We can't go under it, We've gotta go through it! Squelch squelch, squelch squelch We're going on a bear hunt, We're gonna catch a big one, What a beautiful day, We're not scared. Oh ,oh! A river, A deep, cold river. We can't go over it, We can't go under it, We've gotta go through it! Splish splosh, splish splosh. We're going on a bear hunt, We're gonna catch a big one, What a beautiful day, We're not scared. Oh ,oh! A forest, A big, dark forest. We can't go over it, We can't go under it, We've gotta go through it! Stumble trip, stumble trip. We're going on a bear hunt, We're gonna catch a big one, What a beautiful day, We're not scared. Oh ,oh! A cave, A scary, dark cave. We can't go over it, We can't go under it, We've gotta go through it! Tiptoe, tiptoe. (say the following verse all together and quickly) OH NO IT'S A BEAR!!! Quick! Through the cave, tiptoe, tiptoe, Through the forest, stumble trip, stumble trip, Through the river, splish splosh, splish splosh, Through the mud, squelch squelch, squelch squelch, Through the grass, swishy swashy, swishy swashy. Run to the house, run up the stairs, Oh oh forgot to shut the door! Run back downstairs, shut the door, Run back up, to the bedroom, Jump into bed, pull up the covers, WE ARE NEVER GOING ON A BEAR HUNT AGAIN!! Bears, Bears, Bears Poems & Songs Literature Connections Balanced Literacy Math Activities Center Ideas Art Activities More Ideas Fa Poems & Songs Bears! Bears. bears, I like bears. Polar bears, Grizzly bears, Black bears, I like bears. Bear Cheer The bears are in! The bears are out! Grab a bear and give a shout! Give me a B! Give me an E! Give me an A! Give me a R! Give me and S! What have you got? BEARS!!!!! Three Brown Bears (Tune: Three Blind Mice) Three brown bears, Three brown bears See all their beds, See all their chairs. The mommy cooked in A big brown pot, The daddy's porridge Was much too hot, The baby bear always cried a lot. Three brown bears. B-E-A-R (Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic) When your feeling lonely, Find a b-e-a-r bear, When your feeling lonely, Find a b-e-a-r bear, When your feeling lonely, Find a b-e-a-r bear, And you won't feel lonely, Any m-o-r-e more! Five Little Bears: Counting Up One little bear Wondering what to do Along came another Then there were two! Two little bears Climbing up a tree Along came another Then there were three! Three little bears Ate an apple core Along came another Then there were four! Four little honey bears Found honey in a hive Along came another Then there were five! Five Little Bears: Counting Down Five little bears Heard a loud roar One ran away Then there were four! Four little bears Climbing up a tree One slid down Then there were three! Three little bears Deciding what to do One fell asleep Then there were two! Two little bears Having lots of fun One went home Then there was one! One little bear Feeling all alone Ran to his mother Then there were none! Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear turn around Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear touch the ground Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear tie your shoe Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear that will do Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear go upstairs Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear say your prayers Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear turn out the lights Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear say goodnight.Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear (Movement Activity) Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn around, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch the ground, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, reach up high Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, wink one eye, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, slap your knees, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, sit down please. (Children follow movements to the song) Teddy Bears Pick your teddy bear Up from the ground, Then go dancing all around. Hold him high and hold him low, As round and round and round you go! (do actions with the teddy bears to suit and substitute other words/actions ) Hold him left and hold him right, Hold him tight with all your might! Hold him close and hold him far, Pretend that he can drive a car! Hold him in front and hold him in back, Sit down with him on your lap! The Bear Here is a cave, (make a fist) Inside is a bear. (put thumb inside fist) Now he comes out To get some fresh air. (pop out thumb) He stays all summer In sunshine and heat. He hunts in the forest For berries to eat. (move thumb in circle) When snow starts to fall, He hurries inside His warm little cave, And there he will hide. (put thumb back inside fist) Snow covers the cave Like a fluffy white rug. Inside the bear sleeps All cozy and snug. (cover fist with other hand) Bears Are Sleeping (Tune: Frere Jacques) Bears are sleeping, Bears are sleeping, In their lairs. In their lairs. Soon it will be springtime, Soon it will be spring time, Wake up, bears! Wake up, bears! Bears, Everywhere! Bears, bears, bears, everywhere! Bears climbing stairs, Bears sitting on chairs, Bears collecting fares. Bears giving stares, Bears washing hairs Bears, bears, bears, everywhere! Time for Sleeping Now it's time for sleeping, The bears go in their caves, Keeping warm and cozy, Time for lazy days (creep fingers under opposite hand) When the snow is gone And the sun comes out to play, The bears will wake up from their sleep And then go on their way. (creep fingers out from under hand)A Little Brown Bear A little brown bear Went in search of some honey. (cup hand above eye) Isn't it funny, A bear wanting honey? (tilt head to one side) He sniffed at the breeze And he listened for bees (sniff, then cup hand behind ear) And, would you believe it, He even climbed trees! (make climbing movements) Polar Bear (Tune :"My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean") The polar bear lives in Alaska, He never gets cold in a storm, He swims in cold icy water, His heavy coat keeps him warm. Warm, warm, warm, warm, His heavy coat keeps him warm. Warm, warm, warm, warm, His heavy coat keeps him warm. The Black Bear In the summer, Fall, and spring The black bear sports And has his fling, But winter sends him Straight indoors And there he snores... And snores... And snores. Grizzly Bear, Grizzly Bear Grizzly Bear, Grizzly Bear, Where have you been? Over the mountains - Such things I've seen! Grizzly Bear, Grizzly Bear, What have you done? Eaten blueberries Made ripe by the sun. Grizzly Bear, Grizzly Bear, What have you found? Ice-cold spring water Deep from the ground. Grizzly Bear, Grizzly Bear, What do you dream? Sweet tasting salmon Swimming upstream. Grizzly Bear, Grizzly Bear, Where do you creep? Into my dark cave Alone, let me sleep! Little Bear (Tune: Frere Jacques) Are you sleepy, Are you sleepy Little bear, little bear? Wintertime is coming, Wintertime is coming, Very soon, very soon. Find a cave, Find a cave, Little bear, little bear Wintertime is here, Wintertime is here, Go to sleep, go to sleep. Are you sleepy, Are you sleepy Little bear, little bear? You will wake in springtime In the warm, warm springtime Little bear, little bear Time to wake up, Time to wake up Little bear, little bear Springtime is here, Springtime is here Wake up now, wake up now! We're Going on a Bear Hunt (children repeat each line after adult) We're going on a bear hunt, We're gonna catch a big one, What a beautiful day, We're not scared. Oh ,oh! Grass, Long, wavy, grass. We can't go over it, We can't go under it, We've gotta go through it! Swishy swashy, swishy swashy. We're going on a bear hunt, We're gonna catch a big one, What a beautiful day, We're not scared. Oh ,oh! Mud, Thick, oozy mud. We can't go over it, We can't go under it, We've gotta go through it! Squelch squelch, squelch squelch We're going on a bear hunt, We're gonna catch a big one, What a beautiful day, We're not scared. Oh ,oh! A river, A deep, cold river. We can't go over it, We can't go under it, We've gotta go through it! Splish splosh, splish splosh. We're going on a bear hunt, We're gonna catch a big one, What a beautiful day, We're not scared. Oh ,oh! A forest, A big, dark forest. We can't go over it, We can't go under it, We've gotta go through it! Stumble trip, stumble trip. We're going on a bear hunt, We're gonna catch a big one, What a beautiful day, We're not scared. Oh ,oh! A cave, A scary, dark cave. We can't go over it, We can't go under it, We've gotta go through it! Tiptoe, tiptoe. (say the following verse all together and quickly) OH NO IT'S A BEAR!!! Quick! Through the cave, tiptoe, tiptoe, Through the forest, stumble trip, stumble trip, Through the river, splish splosh, splish splosh, Through the mud, squelch squelch, squelch squelch, Through the grass, swishy swashy, swishy swashy. Run to the house, run up the stairs, Oh oh forgot to shut the door! Run back downstairs, shut the door, Run back up, to the bedroom, Jump into bed, pull up the covers, WE ARE NEVER GOING ON A BEAR HUNT AGAIN!! |
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