Getting ready for our Teddy Bear Picnic on Wednesday.
Being Active
Today’s yoga session is Going on a Bear Hunt. To access this use the following link:
Teddy Bear Picnic song/dance
Perhaps you could make up your own dance to the song.
Games
Why not play Hide and Seek with your Teddy Bear. Get a family member to hide your favourite teddy and then you go and find him. Once you have found your teddy you could re-hide it and get someone else to find him. You can play this game both indoors or outdoors.
Story
Hide and Seek Pig is a story from Julia Donaldson. Help the reader of the story find the different animals in the book by listening to the clues. To access this story use the link below:
Activites
This link will give you access to free printable activities relating to Teddy Bears.
General Information about Teddy Bears
Did you know…?
- The first teddy bear was made in 1903
- Teddy bears are named after US President Theodore Roosevelt, whose nickname was Teddy
- The music for the song “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic” dates back to 1907
- July 10 is The Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day in the United States
Tomorrow we will post up some snack ideas for your picnic as well as other fun activities.
