aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Reading
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Polar bear polar bear what can you hear
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Creative Lesson Introduction: "Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Can You Hear?"

Objective

Engage young learners in the world of sound and imagination while exploring the story "Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Can You Hear?" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle.

Materials Needed

• A stuffed polar bear or a polar bear mask
• Sound/music clips of animals mentioned in the book (e.g., lion, monkey, seal)
• A large sheet of paper or whiteboard for brainstorming
• Markers or crayons

Lesson Introduction

Welcome to the Arctic!

Gather the children in a circle and begin with an attention-grabbing statement:

“Brrrr! It’s cold in the Arctic! What do you think you might hear if we were there with a polar bear?”

Sound Scavenger Hunt

Next, whip out the stuffed polar bear or wear the polar bear mask to really set the scene.

“Today, our special friend here, Mr. Polar Bear, is going to help us discover sounds from the Arctic and beyond! Can everyone hear the special sounds around us?”

Engaging the Senses

1. Sound Guessing Game: Play a sound clip of one of the animals mentioned in the book (such as a seal barking or a lion roaring). Encourage the children to guess what animal they think it is.

   • “Listen carefully! What do you hear? Is it a roaring lion or a splashing seal?”

2. Brainstorming Session: On a large piece of paper or whiteboard, have the children take turns saying what they think a polar bear might hear in the Arctic. Ask guiding questions:

   • “What do you think the wind sounds like?”
   • “Do you think you can hear the ice cracking?”

Setting the Scene for Reading

Conclude this engaging introduction by holding up the book.

“Now that we’ve imagined all these amazing sounds, let’s dive into our story and hear what our friend, Polar Bear, can hear! Are you ready for an adventure?”

This fun and interactive start will captivate your Kindergarten students’ attention and set a joyful and curious tone for the reading session!