Teddy bears come in so many different forms and sizes and are so popular with children that they deserve to be part of continuous provision in a setting. Putting together collections of bears in different sizes and presenting them to children around the nursery will instigate opportunities for exciting and satisfying play. Practitioners can draw on the abundance of books and rhymes about bears to extend the play possibilities.
Either include a basket of bears in the Home Area, or, if space allows, create a special corner. Provide floor cushions, boxes, baskets and fabric pieces. A selection of baby clothes and toys can be added, along with a basket of bear storybooks. Children who are exploring an enveloping schema will enjoy fitting bears into 'beds', tucking them up and reading a bedtime story. Display photographs of children and adults with their own special bears, and provide a tape recorder and tape of specially recorded bear songs and rhymes. A bear corner may become a favourite space for retreating and relaxing in a busy nursery day.
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