UCCPA 4-5s PreKindergarten: Bears

We had a fun week learning about bears! A few things about these big animals:
1. Bears like to eat fish, honey, and berries. They do not eat people.
2. Bears are a lot of different colors, including white, brown, and black. Some have even seen reddish colored bears when visiting the zoo!
3. In the fall, bears begin to gather lots of food and eat to keep them full all winter long while they hibernate. This is different than us, because we still go to sleep then wake up every day during the winter.
4. Some bears live in the forest, like to climb trees, and sleep in caves.
5. Bears may look cute, but we should never try to touch one--just play with our teddy bears!

Learning centers from this week:

Math
1. Assess individual knowledge of days of the week, months of the year, seasons, and personal information.
2. Match pictures on pumpkins with numbers to create words that rhyme.
3. Roll two dice, then count the total. Remove a piece of candy from your paper and enjoy!
4. Cut out images and complete a pattern based on the story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears."

Lit
1. Assess individual ability to follow directions and complete sequencing stories.
2. Make a picture using objects beginning with the letter "Bb" for "bears."
3. Write a class book explaining what we are afraid of, but reminding us that God is with us and helps us to be brave.
4. Listen to a CD reading of "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See?" and follow along in the book. Draw a picture from the story once you have finished listening.

Activities from this week:
1. Make a counting book by drawing the correct number of bears in the correct color written.
2. Share about our teddy bears and give each bear an award for being unique.
3. Glue pre-cut pieces to create a pumpkin teddy bear, displayed in our hallway.
4. Share about something from home relating to a theme from this month.
5. Let our turtles, Mr. P and Dreamer, crawl around our circle and allow each person to pet them.

A few of our songs from this week:

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear

Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the ground
Teddy bear, teddy bear, go upstairs
Teddy bear, teddy bear, brush your hair
Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn off the lights
Teddy bear, teddy bear, say good night!

Five Little Bears
One little bear Wondering what to do
Along came another and Then there were two!
Two little bears Climbing up a tree
Along came another and Then there were three!
Three little bears Ate an apple core
Along came another and Then there were four!
Four little honey bears Found honey in a hive
Along came another and Then there were five!
Five little bears Heard a loud roar
One ran away and Then there were four!
Four little bearsClimbing up a tree
One slid down and Then there were three!
Three little bears Deciding what to do
One fell asleep Then there were two!
Two little bears Having lots of fun
One went home and Then there was one!
One little bear Feeling all alone
Ran to his mother and Then there were none!

Bear(can be sung to the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat)
Big bear, big bear, Hunting near the trees.
Feasting on the honeycomb Made by busy bees.
(bzzz, bzzz, bzzz)
Big bear, big bear, Wading in the lake.
Fish is your favourite dish: Which one will you take?
(swish, swish, swish)
Big bear, big bear, Resting in your den.
Sleeping through the winter Before you're out again.
(zzz, zzz, zzz)
I'm looking forward to our fall festival next week! I hope everyone can join us for our parade and songs!