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I love this classic book and it's a great book to pair with a variety of activities! It's also very rhythmic, which is great for developing early literacy skills.
The best way to develop a love of reading in kids is to make it fun! So I love these types of fun activities that make reading fun, and they also make reading come alive! The best part is they can be fun for a variety of ages.
First, read the book with your littles! If they are old enough, encourage them to participate in the text. It is hard not to because it is fun and repetitive! (Personally, I would recommend adding this book to your rotation so your child becomes familiar with it before doing the activity.)
My little guy is currently loving anything that involves being outside. And I think that as we get further into spring and the weather starts to warm up, he is not alone. Everyone is ready to get out and have adventures outside!
So, Let's Prepare for the Hunt!
In the spirit of getting outside to bring this book alive, I found this great activity from Buggy and Buddy to make binoculars and a map.
We don't want to get too close to the bear! So we will need binoculars. You can make binoculars using two empty toilet paper rolls (and a third for the nose piece) and some yarn. If your child(ren) would enjoy it, you can let them decorate the binoculars too!
I LOVE her idea of creating a map because it is a great way to work on reading comprehension skills. Using some basic arts and crafts supplies, you and your child can create a map to find the bear and at the same time have your child retell parts of the story. She divided the map into six sections, so it is also a great way to practice identifying the proper sequence of the story.
But Wait, We Need Snacks on our Bear Hunt!
I know my little guy always appreciates a snack. So before we go on our bear hunt, we need to make a snack for the journey! What better than a little trail mix?
Check out this adorable Bear Hunt Trail Mix and Container Idea from Brilliant Little Ideas!
I LOVE her idea because it is SO thematic! Because Parker is so little (and I worry he will dump an open container), I might attach ribbons to his snack containers so everything doesn't get dumped everywhere. I also love trail mix because it is so easy to make adjustments based on your own kids.
For example, I would probably replace the edible grass with veggie straws. Parker does not like chocolate (he spits it out every time), so I may throw in some Cheerios for him instead.
Time to head out!
Now, Let's head out on the hunt!
You can go bear hunting in your backyard, your neighborhood, or at a local park. Plus, you can save your binoculars and map and use them again on a different day!
You can even find Bear Hunt songs on Spotify and YouTube to make it even more fun (especially if you are driving to get to the hunt)!
Happy Hunting!
For more great ideas to do with We're Going on a Bear Hunt, check out My Joy-Filled Life!
Remember Mama, you are doing a great job! You got this!
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