This display banner has been designed to accompany a whole class reading of the picture book The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland. It’s the perfect way to create an eye-catching display that celebrates this much-loved story while supporting your literacy and vocabulary teaching.

Simply print the pages and tape the back of the three sheets to combine them into one long wall banner. The bright and engaging design pairs beautifully with other classroom resources to bring the story to life and create a visual focus for your literacy space.

Pair this banner with our The Very Cranky Bear Word Wall Cards and The Very Cranky Bear Posters to create a cohesive and engaging classroom display that supports vocabulary development and text-based learning.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Create a visual focus to support text-based learning
• ✅ Promote engagement with The Very Cranky Bear story and related vocabulary
• ✅ Strengthen vocabulary recall through visual reference
• ✅ Build a cohesive and inviting classroom literacy space
• ✅ Support whole-class, small group, and independent literacy tasks

What’s Included:

• Printable display banner (three-page design to be assembled into one long banner)

Materials Needed:

• Printed banner pages
• Sticky tape or glue (to assemble the banner)
• Blu-tack or pins to display the banner in your classroom

How to Use:

1. Print the three pages of the banner.
2. Lay the pages out in order and tape them together on the back to form one long banner.
3. Display the banner in your classroom reading corner, literacy display area, or whole-class learning space.
4. Pair the banner with related resources such as vocabulary cards, student work, and discussion prompts to create a vibrant display.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use to anchor your literacy unit on The Very Cranky Bear.
• 💡 Display alongside student writing or art responses to the text.
• 💡 Pair with vocabulary cards to create a word wall that supports writing and oral language tasks.
• 💡 Use the display to spark discussions about the story and related themes during shared reading or circle time.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Print the banner on card or laminate it for added durability.
• 💛 Use matching coloured backing paper to make the display really pop.
• 💛 Involve students in assembling and positioning the display to build ownership and engagement.
• 💛 Add student-made illustrations of key vocabulary words around the banner to personalise your display.

The Very Cranky Bear: Banner is the perfect addition to your classroom literacy display. It provides a visual anchor for your text-based learning and helps bring the story to life for your students!

Check out more amazing resources related to The Very Cranky Bear in our The Very Cranky Bear PACKAGE.

Available in our basic fun font and all Australian state fonts.