What is the Bear Walk?

The bear walk is a fun and engaging activity that helps young children like you learn how to move their bodies in a special way. When you do the bear walk, you pretend to be a bear! This means you get down on your hands and feet, and you start to move forward.

How to Do the Bear Walk Step by Step:

1. Get Ready: Start by kneeling on the ground. Make sure you have a big, soft space like a carpet or grass to play on.
2. Change Your Position: Bend down and put your hands on the ground, with your arms straight. Your knees should come up off the floor, so you are balancing on your hands and feet, just like a bear!
3. Move Forward: To start walking like a bear, lift your left hand and left foot at the same time, and move them forward as far as you can. Then, move your right hand and right foot forward together. Remember, you always move your left side first and then your right side!
4. Keep Going: Continue to alternate moving your left hand and foot, and then your right hand and foot, to walk across your soft space.

Why is Bear Walking Fun?

Bear walking is not just fun, it also helps you build strength in your arms and legs. It teaches you to use both sides of your body too. Plus, pretending to be a bear is super exciting!

Tips for Enjoying Bear Walk:

• Make it a game! You can pretend you are in a forest looking for honey.
• Try it with a friend or family member, and see who can walk like a bear the longest!
• Use music! Play a fun song and bear walk to the beat.

Remember, the bear walk is a great way to play and learn how to move your body. So, get down on all fours and start walking like a bear!