Across the world lots of children are going on a Bear Hunt as part of their daily exercise. The idea is inspired by the book “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” written by Michael Rosen. So when you go out for a walk why don’t you look out for stuffed teddies in peoples windows.

Or why not Act out the Story on your Walk…. You could make some binoculars and a map before you go. Talk about what you see on your walk. “I see…”; “look ….”. Talk about what you are doing ‘walking”, “jumping”, “running”, “splashing”. Use adjectives: “fast/ slow”, “wet”, “cold”, “tickly”

Or why not Recreate the Story using your small world toys at home Bring the Story to Life

Or make a Sensory Story

Grass: walk bare foot on the grass, make swishy grass using green strips of paper on a stick
River: fill the washing bowl or a tray with water, squirt water using a water bottle, water pistol, blue towel
Mud: use mud in a tray or use a whoopee cushion
Forest: use cushions to stumble trip over
Snow: use white pillows, cotton wool balls, bubbles, icing sugar, cornflour, ice cubes
Cave: make a den/ cave using a rug draped over a chair or table, pop up tent
Bear: use one of your teddy bears
Run Home: tap your hands on the floor
Shut the Door: loud clap
Under the covers: get under a blanket

Or why not Create a Picture inspired by the story

Or why not Take Photos on your phone and then retell the story when you get home using the photos.

by Sarah Winstanley, SaLT

Communication Lincs Ltd ……..because Speech Therapy Matters