oshc activities
Teddy Bears' Picnic / Going on a Bear Hunt

Going on a Bear Hunt

Children act out a bear hunt adventure, moving through pretend long grass, sticky mud, a river and a dark cave before racing home.

How to run it

  1. Gather children and explain the repeated 'going on a bear hunt' chant.
  2. Lead the group around the yard, acting out each obstacle with sounds and actions.
  3. Reach the cave, discover the bear, then race back through every obstacle in reverse.
  4. Let children suggest new obstacles for another round.
Make it easier or harderOlder children can lead the group or add tricky obstacle actions.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Acting out a repeated story builds language, sequencing and imaginative expression.

Fits these theme days

Teddy Bears' PicnicDramatic Play DayBook WeekOutdoor Explorers

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