In my humble opinion, this book was made for reading aloud and sharing together.
Over the past year, I have shared ‘The Bear in the Cave’ with the robins’ class many times. While I was (all alone) recording my read aloud, I missed my 30 four and five year olds joining in, “Doo be doo, Doo be doo, Doo bee doodily doo”. Whenever we reached the final pages of the story, I would close my eyes, pretend to be asleep and they would chorus, “WAKE UP! WAKE UP! MRS WARREN, WAKE UP!”. I loved our story times (and I think they did too).
In 2010, I used this picture book in an interview lesson for the post of ‘Every Child A Reader’ teacher at Bosbury Primary School in Herefordshire. The in-service training I received during my time in the post outshone anything I have experienced throughout my years in schools. Sadly, the county funding ran out in 2012, which is when I moved to teach a Year 2 and 3 class at Bromesberrow St Mary’s Primary School.
Let’s go for a walk
I don’t live near the sea, but I do live near a cave…
I took a trip there this morning. I planned to catch the sunrise, but stupidly left my phone on the kitchen worktop. Thankfully, I realised my mistake halfway up the A449 and not after we’d climbed to the top of the Herefordshire Beacon! I’m glad I was able to take some photos and I hope you enjoy them too.
Ledbury families, have your children been to the Giant’s Cave? I highly recommend a visit. Here are some photos to help you on your way:
Go through the gate from the British Camp car park. After a slight incline, you will reach a fork in the path.
Left or right?
If you would prefer a gentler, flatter route (with benches along the way to rest, refresh and take in the views), turn left:
If you like climbing and enjoy a challenge, turn right, climb the steps and keep following the path up, up, up:
… and then down, down, down the zig zag path on the other side:
Both routes will bring you to this helpful signpost (signstone?):
Head for the Giant’s Cave!
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