Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore various subjects through the theme of "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" and have fun while learning!
Materials and Prep
- Copy of the book "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
- Paper and coloring supplies
- Access to the internet for research
No prior knowledge required. Just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!
Activities
- Art: Create your own colorful animal drawings inspired by the illustrations in the book.
- English: Write a short story about a day in the life of a brown bear using your imagination.
- Math: Count how many different animals are mentioned in the book and practice addition and subtraction with them.
- Music: Sing a song or create a rhythm inspired by the animals in the book.
- Science: Research and learn about the habitats of the animals featured in the story.
- Social Studies: Explore the different countries where the animals in the book are found on a map.
- Physical Education: Act out the movements of the animals in the story for some fun exercise.
- History: Discover the history of storytelling and how it has evolved over time.
Talking Points
- Art: "Let's use our imagination to create colorful animal drawings like the ones in the book."
- English: "Today, we will write a story about a brown bear and his adventures in the forest."
- Math: "Can you count how many animals are in the book? Let's practice adding and subtracting with them!"
- Music: "Let's make some music inspired by the animals in 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear'."
- Science: "We will learn about where these animals live and what makes their habitats special."
- Social Studies: "Let's explore the world map and find out where these animals come from."
- Physical Education: "Time to move and act out the different animals from the story for some exercise!"
- History: "Today, we will delve into the history of storytelling and how it has shaped our world."