The Children's Coach Ltd
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Award Winning Children's Coach Jo Bivens, explores her inspiring book 'A Bear Christmas' to remind children that the GREATEST GIFT at Christmas is not found under the tree, but the love we share together. The Breakdown of the Course is- SECTION 1- READING Activity 1- Joyful Miss Jo reads well loved book 'A Bear Christmas' SECTION 2- ACTIVITIES AROUND THE BOOK Session 1- Recap of book and deciding which is the child's favourite part Session 2- Children asked to recall the 5 items Buddy Bear found in the golden bag Session 3-7 - Exploring each item that Buddy Bear found in the golden bag, and discussing the meaning and some ideas for activities for the child to do around the theme. Session 8- Exploring what Buddy learnt in the story, and what the child has learn. The question is posed about whether Christmas will be different this year because of this learning. Session 9- As 'A Bear Christmas' is written in verse, this activity gives an overview of poetry including how it is shaped on the page, rhythm and use of rhyme. Children are encouraged to create their own poem. Session 10- Joyful Miss Jo leads a fun Multiple choice quiz to recap over the learnings. The chid is awarded a virtual cup! SECTION 3 A celebration of completing the course SECTION 4 Joyful Miss Jo provides ideas for 10 additional activities. Most of the Session videos are only a few minutes long to make them bitesize and engaging for the children, and the delivery is upbeat and fun in Joyful Miss Jo's unique style which is loved by children around the world. The activities that are suggested will often just need a piece of paper and something to write or draw with. There are some ideas to create something out of Plastercine or lego- but these are just options and suggestions. For younger children the course would work best worked though with an adult, and for the older and more able children they can explore it and enjoy it independently. The suggested age range is 4 to 10 years. Each activity gives options with the age range in mind, for example children might be asked to share their answer through telling someone, drawing it or writing about it. I hope that the children have great fun with the course, learn the true value of Christmas and enjoy this special time of year being thankful the GREATEST GIFT of love.