What do you think this story is about? Why do you think Bear is sleeping? Explain concept of hibernation and that some animals hibernate during colder months.

*Downloadable/printable copy of lesson plan below Reading comprehension questions:īefore reading: Show the cover.

As always, we recommend that you scaffold based on your age group and the wigglies of your kiddos.) This list is not exhaustive, and it may spark additional questions from your kiddos. (Below please find a list of reading comprehension questions and vocabulary words. Watch Liz Loves Books reading Bear Snores On on Youtube. The bouncy rhyming prose opens up the opportunity to talk about words that sound alike, and numerous challenging vocabulary words expose preschool kiddos to words that may be new to them. Chapman’s charming illustrations highlight a story that teaches valuable lessons about kindness, friendship amongst diverse individuals, and the importance of not prejudging someone based on their looks. An assortment of wildlife gathers in his warm cave and holds a party right under his nose. There’s so much to learn from this story about Bear, who is asleep in his cave while a winter storm howls outside. Whether we’re studying animals, friendship, hibernation or winter, we always manage to squeeze in a few readings of this adorable modern classic from author Karma Wilson and illustrator Jane Chapman.

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