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Whole School Planning and Resources on Five Bears

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Description This dynamic, whole-school resource brings everyone together for an immersive exploration of Five Bears by Catherine Rayner. Through structured yet flexible activities, it guides pupils in creative storytelling, drama, writing, and cross-curricular projects, all inspired by Rayner’s heartwarming tale about friendship and differences. With annotated texts, bear-themed activities, and a range of supportive resources, each year group can dive into exciting discussions on empathy, resilience, and collaboration. From book hunts to drama and art, this resource offers something for every classroom—perfect for inspiring a memorable, school-wide celebration of bears and creativity!

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  • Five Bear Whole School Bok Focus Planning Overview.pdf 521.82 KB
  • EYFS planing for Five Bears.pdf 396.64 KB
  • Five Bears Text on double page spread.pdf 394.95 KB
  • Menu of drama strategies.pdf 409.94 KB
  • All About Catherine Rayner.pdf 792.28 KB
  • Bear Fact Cards from Catherine Rayner.pdf 645.95 KB
  • Bear Necessities song lyrics and music link.pdf 422.77 KB
  • Books featuring Bears Bookllist.pdf 650.58 KB
  • Colour in bears sheet Katie Viggers.jpg 709.29 KB
  • Five Bears Front Cover.pdf 62.43 KB
  • IIlustration two bears.pdf 120.40 KB

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