Teddy Bears Picnic

Teddy Bears Picnic 

Give each child a teddy bear and play the music, invite children to move with their teddies; swinging them, skipping with them, lifting them up, spinning them around.  Not forgetting to hug them and care for them. Music Suggestion Henry Hall – Teddy Bears Picnic

Adapt for younger children:

Give each child a teddy and encourage movements on the floor with teddies.  When ready progress to moving on 2 feet.

Extension:

Include throwing and catching teddies, swinging through legs, spinning, etc.  Incorporate balancing teddy…laying on legs up high and balance teddy on feet.  On hands and keens walking with teddy riding on backs. Balancing teddy on one knee – stand on two feet and elevate 1 knee place teddy on that knee.