How about a Snow Day Adventure? All you need is the book “Bear Snores On“, by Karma Wilson, a couple bed sheets, and a snack. Reading with your little ones is a great way to boost vocabulary skills, bond with your child, and discover potential interests!
Key Reasons to Act Out a Book
- Improves Imagination & Creativity
- Allows Emotional Expression & Empathy
- Deepens Comprehension & Literacy
- Expands Social Development
- Allows for Physical Aactivity & Improves Confidence
- Increases Problem Solving Skills
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Bear Snores On is not only a fantastic read aloud it also offers a chance to learn about hibernation and build literacy skills. This read is a fun way to work on literacy skills such as storytelling, re-enacting, and understanding the parts of a story.
Next, throw some bedsheets over a few dining room chairs to make your very own den. Add some blankets and pillows to make it cozy. Throw in some dolls or stuffed animals to act out the story.
Story time is definitely better when it comes with a snack.
This activity is best done when your kids are very familiar with the story. Start by telling your kids you are going to make “honey tea” – which if you are familiar with the story, you know is what the animals drink, in the cave, to warm up. Warm some water (making sure not to make it too hot) and stir in lemon and honey.
Next, grab a few snacks and scoop them into bowls. Then arrange everything in the tent and re-read/watch Bear Snores On.
The first time through your re-enacting experience, you may want to act out the part of the bear. Let your child pick which stuffed animals should play the other parts. They will quickly catch on to making their animals act out what the characters in the story were doing.
I hope you enjoy your Big Hibernation Adventure. What a cozy and playful way to build some important literacy skills.