aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Where going on a bear hunt
Quantity	1
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A Bear-y Exciting Start to Our Lesson!

Introduction: Setting the Scene

Good morning, little explorers! 🌞 Today, we are going on a big adventure. We're going to read a story about a brave group of friends who decide to go on a bear hunt! But first, let’s get our imaginations ready.

Brief Engage Activity: Feel the Adventure

Materials Needed:

• A large piece of blue fabric (to represent a river)
• A soft blanket (to represent a snowstorm)
• Some grass or green fabric for the field
• Some teddy bears or plush toys for the hunt

Instructions:

1. Create an Atmosphere:

   • Gather the children in a circle on the carpet.
   • Lay out the blue fabric in front of them to represent the river. Encourage the children to pretend they are wading through the water. Let them make splashing sounds with their hands.

2. Add Elements:

   • Next, place the soft blanket on the floor. "Oh no! We have to cross a big, thick snowstorm!" Encourage the children to shuffle around and pretend to walk through the snow. They can make whooshing sounds as they go.
   • Then, put out the grass fabric. “Look! We are now in a field of tall grass! Let’s move quietly and tiptoe around."

3. Introduce the Bear Theme:

   • Finally, reveal the teddy bears or plush toys. “Uh-oh! What do we see here? It’s a bear! A big, fuzzy bear! What do you think we should do?”
   • Allow the children to share their ideas about what they would do if they met a bear.

Transition to Story Time:

After the fun exploration, gather the children around for story time. Hold up the book "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" and say, “Now that we’ve warmed up our imaginations, let’s find out what happens on this bear hunt!”

Conclusion: Setting Expectations

As we read the story together, I want you to listen carefully and look out for all the exciting sounds and actions we just experienced. Can you help me make the sounds when we meet different challenges?

Let’s get ready for our bear-y exciting adventure! 📚🐻