The purpose of this lesson is for children to be active. Preschool children should
accumulate at least 60 minutes of structured physical activity every day and 60
minutes of unstructured physical activity every day.
Equipment Required
Before the Lesson
Ensure there is enough space for children to move as they please.
Learning Objective
For children to accumulate at least 5–10 minutes of structured physical activity.
Enrichment
Read We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.
Have children act out the words.
Activity
How to Play
Sing or chant the following song with the children repeating each phrase after you.
As you chant, clap hands and slap thighs throughout. There are various versions of
this song/poem, of which you can find online. Google “Bear Hunt Song” and you will
find many links to videos, tunes and activities associated with this popular song.
Lyrics
Children repeat each phrase after you:
Attention Teachers!
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.
Weekly Log
Attention Teachers!
Following this activity, please fill out the teacher’s weekly log form for this lesson.
