No amount of interactive, high-tech toys can draw attention away from teddy bears, the special cuddly toys in every child's life, and there are so many wonderful books that feature bears.
A project about a teddy bears' picnic can provide an introduction to a wider theme about 'bears' or 'toys'. Or, a picnic theme could be planned as a stand-alone topic. Why not round up the project with a picnic for the children, the teddies and their families, with honey sandwiches and gingerbread bears on the menu?
Project guide
The Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage (page 11) emphasises the importance of providing children with a balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning opportunities. This project:
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