I like to read the story Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman before creating the following paper plate bear craft and teaching the poem Big Old Bear.



Here are a few more activities that go along with the story Bear Snores On.

Coloring Sheet - http://clubs-kids.scholastic.co.uk/clubs_assets/50588
Hibernation SmartBoard Resources - http://www.theteachersguide.com/hibernation.htm