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Lesson 4 - Teddy bears picnic

Lesson 4 - Going on a teddy bears picnic

Learning intention

We are learning about the needs of people.

We are learning how we can care for ourselves.

Success criteria

We can identify the basic needs of people.

We can use breathing and yoga to care for ourselves.


Activity 1

 
View the video to learn about activity 1.

Instructions - Activity 1 | Field of Mars EEC (1:06min) I Video transcript | YouTube

Sharing picnic stories

  • Have you been on a picnic?
  • Share a picnic story with your family or friends.
    • Who went?
    • Where was it?
    • What did you eat?


Activity 2

 
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Instructions - Activity 2 | Field of Mars EEC (0:44min) I Video transcript | YouTube

How do we meet our basic needs on a picnic?

  • View the video of Edward as he prepares for a picnic.

Edward, Chief Teddy prepares for a picnic | Field of Mars EEC (1:00min) I Video transcript | YouTube

What does Edward need?

Help Edward pack a picnic.

  • Edward will need:
    • food to eat
    • water to drink
    • shelter or protection from the heat, cold, sun and rain.
  • Look at the photo.
    • Point to the items Edward needs.
    • Point to the items Edward does not need.
    • Tell your teacher or adult at home what you think.

What items does Edward need on his picnic?


Activity 3

 
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Instructions - Activity 3 | Field of Mars EEC (1:06min) I Video transcript | YouTube

Let's go for a picnic

  • It's time for our teddy bears picnic.
  • What do you need to meet your basic needs? 
  • What will you take just for fun?
  • Pack for a picnic for you and your teddy.
  • Bring:
    • food to eat
    • water to drink
    • shelter or protection
    • something for fun.
  • Let's go!

Edward and Ted enjoy a picnic


Activity 4

Bee breathing

  • Tania is taking care of herself.
  • View the video and follow Tania as she practices bee breathing.

Bee breathing | Field of Mars EEC (3:44min) I Video transcript I YouTube

Teddy yoga

  • Tania is taking care of herself.
  • View the video and follow Tania as she practices yoga.

Teddy yoga | Field of Mars EEC (2:55min) I Video transcript | YouTube


Activity 5

Take care of your family and friends

  • Show your family and friends how to practice bee breathing and teddy yoga.