Into the Classroom | Pre-Nursery

We began our week by reading the story "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" Curiosity and excitement filled the room as each page revealed a new colourful animal. To enhance the storytelling experience, we sang the "Brown Bear" song, which helped reinforce the repetition and rhythm of the story, making it easier for children to remember the sequence of events and the names of animals.

To immerse the children in the world of the brown bear, our teachers created a cosy den adorned with pictures of real bears. This special area not only provided a visual representation of the story's setting but also became a hub for imaginative play. We introduced bear masks for role-playing, allowing the children to step into the characters of the story and act out their adventures.

Recognizing the importance of sensory play in early childhood development, we organised a rice bin filled with colourful bear figurines. Children were encouraged to sort the bears by colour, an activity that fosters fine motor skills, colour recognition, and early math concepts such as categorization and counting.

Creativity and art took centre stage with several themed projects. We made paper plate brown bears, providing a fun and tactile way for children to express themselves artistically. This activity also helped develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. At our playdough station, the children explored the concept of hibernation. With pictures of animals that hibernate during winter, they used playdough to create dens for these animals. This project not only sparked their imagination but also introduced them to basic scientific concepts about animal behaviour and seasonal changes.

Our easel station was a space for free drawing. Children were invited to draw animals from the story or anything that inspired them. This unstructured activity encouraged self-expression and allowed each child to showcase their unique creativity.

To extend our learning beyond the classroom, we organized an educational visit to the Haihe River, inviting both children and their parents to participate. We sang songs and made collages of bears sleeping in their dens, reinforcing the theme we explored throughout the week. This outdoor activity fostered a deeper connection with nature and provided a practical example of how natural materials can be used in art.

Our Pre-Nursery classroom was alive with the sights, sounds, and activities of "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" Through a combination of reading, singing, creative projects, sensory play, and outdoor exploration, we provided a rich and varied educational experience that catered to the holistic development of our young learners. It was a joy to see the children's faces light up with each new discovery, and we look forward to many more weeks of exciting learning adventures.