• Read the book "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen
• Discuss the story and ask questions to promote comprehension
• Retell the story using props and actions
• Write and illustrate their own version of the story
• Count and sort different types of bears
• Create a graph to represent the number of different bears
• Explore different materials and textures for sensory play
• Observe and record the changes in water when mixing with different substances
• Investigate the concept of floating and sinking using various objects

• "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" book
• Props for storytelling (e.g., stuffed animals, sensory materials)
• Drawing materials for illustrating their own story
• Bear counters or bear-shaped objects
• Graph paper or whiteboard for creating the graph
• Various materials for sensory play (e.g., sand, water, fabric)
• Bowls or containers for mixing substances
• Objects of different weights and sizes for the floating and sinking activity

• Provide visual supports for the story, such as picture cards or a storyboard
• Offer multiple levels of writing support, including pre-drawn lines or sentence starters
• Provide additional counting support, such as manipulatives or number lines
• Allow students to choose their preferred materials for sensory play
• Provide extra guidance and support during science investigations
• Encourage students to explain their observations and thoughts in their own way

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Visual Arts

• Create bear masks using paper plates, paint, and craft materials.
• Make bear paw prints using paint and large sheets of paper.
• Design and decorate a bear cave using recycled materials.

• Paper plates
• Paint
• Craft materials (e.g., googly eyes, pipe cleaners)
• Large sheets of paper
• Recycled materials (e.g., cardboard boxes, plastic bottles)

• Provide additional support for students who may require assistance with cutting or painting.
• Encourage creativity by allowing students to choose their own colors and materials for their masks and cave designs.

Music

• Learn and sing the "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" song.
• Create sound effects using instruments or body percussion to accompany the story.
• Compose a new song or chant about going on a bear hunt.

• Lyrics or video of the "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" song
• Instruments (if available)

• Provide visual aids (e.g., pictures or gestures) to support students' understanding of the song lyrics.
• Allow students to choose different instruments to play or contribute to the sound effects.
• Offer opportunities for students to share their own ideas for the new song or chant.

Drama

• Act out the story of "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" using props and movements.
• Create freeze-frame tableaux of different scenes from the story.
• Improvise new endings or alternative adventures for the characters.

• Props (e.g., binoculars, bags for swishing through grass, blankets for snowstorms)

• Provide visual cues (e.g., pictures or written prompts) to support students' retelling of the story.
• Allow students to take on different roles and contribute their own ideas during improvisation activities.
• Offer additional support for students who may require assistance with movement or actions.

Dance

• Create a dance routine based on the different settings encountered in the story.
• Move and respond to different types of music representing the various story elements.

• Music representing different settings (e.g., forest, river, cave)

• Provide visual prompts or descriptions of the settings to support students' understanding.
• Offer opportunities for students to contribute their own movements or interpretations of the story elements.
• Allow for different levels of physicality, providing options for students who may prefer slower or more energetic movements.

We're going on a bear hunt

• Storytelling Station
• Obstacle Course Station
• Sensory Station
• Art and Craft Station
• Dramatic Play Station
• Outdoor Exploration Station
• Listening Station
• Movement and Dance Station
• Science Station
• Mathematics Station