Can You Be a Bear? - Janice Jobey - Bog

Can you rub you back on the bark of a tree? Can You balance on this log so nimbly? Can You take a walk across an icy sheet? Can You take a leap into the deep? Have you ever heard anyone say, "You're grouchy like a bear", or "Don't be bear?" Have you ever felt grumpy? Why? Do you see bears doing happy or playful things in this book too? Can you be grumpy and happy? How can you help someone who is feeling grumpy? So many things to explore about bear behavior in this book. From Social-Emotional to Physical Development! And so much more than "being grumpy like a bear"! This book will help you move children into active movements and transition them into getting ready to listen to a story! It's also a great way to promote Large Motor skills in a fun way. Self-regulation is also developed through imitation, stopping, starting, and repeating actions! This book utilizes beautiful full-color photos of bears doing many things! "Literacy Links" and "Learning Extensions" assist the teacher or parent in enhancing learning across the early childhood curriculum. Look for the other books in this series to enhance your child's learning! "CAN YOU BE A BEAR?" is part of the Me Complete! Early Learning Program, Volume 1, Unit 4, "Bears and Teddy Bears" unit. It may also be used independently. The complete curricular set may be purchased at earlylearning.today You will find all suggested activities are connected to Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.