Teddy bears' picnic

Teddy bears' picnic

Science and Technology

Students follow a trail through the bush.
A picnic in the forest with Theodore.

About this program

A fun, hands-on program focusing on the needs of living things: plants for food, air, water, and shelter. Students participate in a number of activities to reinforce this concept including a sensory walk, meeting real animals up close, teddy bear games, a walk through the woodland surrounding Thalgarrah and a picnic under the trees.

Watch Teddy bears picnic video

Activities

Story time: Students listen to a story about Theodore the bear and learn about the needs of living things.

Animal encounter: Students meet one or more of the animals at Thalgarrah and learn about their needs.

Tasting Plants: Students enjoy a morning tea made from plants.

Sensory experience: Students discover the colours, sounds and smells of the forest.

Teddy bear games: Students play games that reinforce the needs of living things.

Teddy trail: Children follow a trail to find a special picnic spot.

Important information

Syllabus outcomes and content
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Location
Thalgarrah EEC
Sample activities schedule
10.00am Activity 1 - Story time
10.30am Activity 2 - Animal encounter
11.00am Morning tea
11:30am Activity 3 - Sensory experience
12.10pm Activity 4 - Teddy bear games
12.50pm Activity 5 - Teddy bear trail
1.10pm Lunch
2.00pm Activity 6 - Animal encounter
2.20pm Program ends
Teacher information
What to bring

Students

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor learning
  • Hat
  • Covered walking shoes
  • Own lunch ('nude food'/plastic free food is encouraged)
  • MORNING TEA IS SUPPLIED FOR THIS PROGRAM
  • Teddy or soft friend
  • Water bottle

Teachers

  • Own lunch. Visiting adults are welcome to use the refrigerator and microwave. Tea, coffee and morning tea is provided for this program.
  • MORNING TEA IS SUPPLIED FOR THIS PROGRAM
  • Water bottle
  • Special medical/learning requirements for individual students
Extreme or wet weather

Program may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to predicted extreme temperatures, bush fire danger, heavy rainfall, high winds or dust storms.

Check the weather forecast for the Armidale area.
Medical notifications Notify us by completing and returning the student welfare form at least one week before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.

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