Encourage children to show concern for their friends and to handle resources with care as they respond to the amusing antics of Bentley the clumsy bear.
In the story Gently Bentley by Ian Whybrow and David Melling (Hodder Children's Books, 5.99) Bentley the bear loves to smash and bash and crash. His friends, Squeaky and Bun, do their best to stop him by calling out 'Gently Bentley', but perhaps bears are just too rough to play with?
Adult-led activity
Gently Bentley
Encourage children to develop skilful control over their movements by introducing balancing activities.
Key learning intentions
To form good relationships with adults and peers
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