Whatever Next!

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There is an open envelope above the Bears’ fireplace. Could you write the letter that might have been inside it? Set out a picnic tea on a blanket for your child dressed as Baby Bear on the moon, children canfind a few toys to join in. Make a picture Whatever Next! is a children’s picture book by Jill Murphy. You can watch the National Literacy Trust reading the story below! Four ways to explore the story with your child This also includes a week planning of inviting guests to a picnic on the moon, writing invitations, designing their own picnic and acting out a moon landing. Copy: Make a list of what you would take to the moon. The list could include food, toys and special items. This could prompt a discussion about precious things and people.

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Draw a picture from the point of view of one of the passengers on the plane who sees Baby Bear and Owl flying up to the moon.I thought there was enough work for two weeks but maybe you do English everyday whereas we do not. I have changed the title to 1 week. Hide replies It includes Notebook presentations, lesson plans, differentiated resources to match each activity such as word banks, story maps and worksheets.

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Countdown: Go outside to your garden or a nearby outside space. Count down from ten, taking a step for each number. When you get to zero, say “blast off!” and run to an agreed point. You could try jumping or hopping for each number. Could you act out the story with some friends? Which characters will you need to have? Will you use any props? Write a diary entry from the point of view of Baby Bear. What happened to him? How did he feel about it? Indoor picnic: Pretend you are the characters in the story. Collect items you might need for a trip to the moon, including a blanket and food for a picnic. Lay out a picnic inside and enjoy it together.

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We talked about imagination and how we could use different things to pretend - we do a lot of duplo and painting but don't play many imaginative games, so it was very helpful to have this prompt. One day we were making paper books and Miles made one inspired by Whatever Next. He told me story and did the pictures, I just transcribed what he said. Mummy Bear and Baby Bear made quite an impression on him!’