We're Going on a Bear Hunt — Movement & Character Guide

Some books don't just get read. They get lived — in the rhythm, the sounds, the feeling of pushing through something hard and choosing to keep going anyway. We're Going on a Bear Hunt is one of those books. A story that teaches children something profound inside its silliness: you can't go over it, you can't go under it — you have to go through it. This guide takes that message deeper. Whether your child is 5 or 8, there's something here that will make them move, think, draw, and talk in ways a simple read-aloud never could. What's Inside ✦ Vocabulary Activities Four words pulled directly from the story — SQUELCH, STUMBLE, TIPTOE, and GLOOMY — each explored through meaning, movement, a sentence example, and a draw box for your child to make it their own. ✦ Word Search A printable activity featuring all four Mighty Words. A perfect quiet moment after all that squelching and stomping! ✦ Movement Sequence A full story-based movement guide — from marching out the door to squelching through the mud to tiptoeing into the gloomy cave and running all the way home. Timed sections, clear instructions, and a Character Connection that ties the movement to a real life principle. ✦ Character Trait: Resilient A dedicated page exploring what it means to keep going through hard things — even when you can't go around them. Includes a story connection, reflection question, draw space, and a family affirmation to say out loud together: "It might be hard — but I can get through it." ✦ Family Discussion Guide Three focused sections — About the Story, About the Words, and About YOU — with 2 questions each. Includes a fascinating language discovery: the sounds in this book — squelch, swishy swashy, splash splosh — are called onomatopoeia, words that sound like exactly what they mean. Michael Rosen didn't just describe the mud. He made you hear it. ✦ Completion Certificate Printable, colorable, and made to go on the fridge. This guide is for your family if: → Your child loves We're Going on a Bear Hunt and you want to go further → You're looking for a meaningful way to talk about resilience and facing hard things → You believe learning lives in the body, the conversation, and the relationship The Details 10 pages · Instant PDF download Ages 5–8 · Single family use Perfect for home, homeschool, or read-aloud time Print as many times as you need The family in this story couldn't go over it or under it — they had to go through it. Every single time. This guide helps your child feel that truth in their body — and carry it with them long after the book is closed. → Instant Download