We're Going On A Bear Hunt Craft Ideas
"We're Going on a Bear Hunt" is a classic children's book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. It follows the adventures of a family as they search for a bear, and encounter various obstacles along the way. The book has been loved by children and parents alike for generations, and has inspired many creative activities and crafts. Here are some fun "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" craft ideas that you can do with your children:
Bear Masks
Create bear masks using paper plates, paint, and construction paper. Cut out holes for the eyes and nose, and attach the construction paper ears and muzzle to the plate. Let your children decorate the masks with paint or markers, and add elastic to the back so they can wear them.
Binoculars
Create binoculars using toilet paper rolls, paint, and string. Cut two toilet paper rolls in half, and paint them any color you like. Glue them together and attach a string to the sides. Let your children decorate the binoculars with stickers or markers, and use them to search for bears.
Bear Puppets
Create bear puppets using brown paper bags, paint, and construction paper. Cut out ears, eyes, nose, and mouth from construction paper, and glue them onto the paper bag. Let your children decorate the puppets with paint or markers, and use them to act out the story.
Bear Hunt Sensory Bin
Create a sensory bin using brown rice, plastic trees, and toy bears. Fill a large bin with brown rice, and bury the plastic trees and toy bears in the rice. Let your children use their hands or tools to search for the bears, just like in the story.
Bear Hunt Obstacle Course
Create an obstacle course in your backyard or living room, inspired by the obstacles in the book. Set up a tunnel made from blankets or cardboard boxes, a "swamp" made from blue tarps or blankets, and a "forest" made from branches or green fabric. Let your children crawl through the tunnel, jump over the swamp, and run through the forest to search for the bear.
Bear Hunt Collage
Create a collage inspired by the illustrations in the book. Cut out pictures of grass, mud, water, and other elements from magazines or printouts, and glue them onto a large piece of paper. Let your children add their own drawings or stickers to the collage, and display it on the wall.
Bear Hunt Story Stones
Create story stones using smooth rocks, paint, and stickers. Paint different elements from the story, such as grass, mud, and water, onto the rocks, and let your children add stickers or drawings to them. Use the stones to retell the story, or create your own bear hunt adventure.
Bear Hunt Playdough
Create playdough inspired by the story. Mix brown food coloring into homemade or store-bought playdough, and let your children use it to create their own bear hunt scenes. Add small plastic trees or toy bears to the playdough for added fun.
Bear Hunt Snacks
Create bear hunt snacks using graham crackers, peanut butter, and raisins. Spread peanut butter onto the graham crackers, and use raisins to create eyes, nose, and mouth. Let your children enjoy the snacks while reading the book or doing the crafts.
These are just a few "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" craft ideas that you can do with your children. Have fun exploring and creating together!