Are you looking for a curriculum-aligned book package filled with engaging and purposeful activities? Our The Very Cranky Bear PACKAGE has been designed to accompany a whole class reading of the adorable picture book The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland.

With a wide range of comprehension, vocabulary, writing, oral language and craft activities included, this package offers everything you need to build an exciting and text-rich literacy unit. Whether used across a series of lessons, in Literacy Rotations, or as part of a display, the resources will help your students build deep connections to this much-loved story.

The The Very Cranky Bear PACKAGE is the perfect addition to your English program. It includes a comprehensive selection of display, comprehension, book response, game and craft templates that are suited to whole-class, small-group or independent work. With everything provided in one easy-to-access document, it’s never been simpler to plan a purposeful and engaging text-based unit.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Build comprehension through text-based response activities
• ✅ Strengthen oral and written retelling skills
• ✅ Develop vocabulary knowledge and language use
• ✅ Engage with character, setting and plot in creative and hands-on ways
• ✅ Foster oral language, discussion and collaborative learning

What’s Included:

• Banner
• Word Wall Cards
• Posters
• Vocabulary Mats
• Masks
• Puppets
• Story Stones
• Oral Retell Booklet
• Puppet Retell Booklet
• Written Retell Booklet
• Story Map Worksheets
• Making Predictions Worksheets
• Making Connections Worksheets
• Visualising Worksheets
• Sequencing Worksheets
• Questioning Worksheets
• Summarising Worksheets
• The Very Cranky Bear: Who Am I?
• The Very Cranky Bear: Synonym Sort
• The Very Cranky Bear: Antonym Audit
• The Very Cranky Bear: Trash or Treasure
• My Favourite Part Worksheets
• My Favourite Character Worksheets
• The Very Cranky Bear: Rhyme Pop Game
• The Very Cranky Bear: Craft

Materials Needed:

• Printed components of the The Very Cranky Bear PACKAGE (as required)
• Pencils, crayons, markers
• Scissors and glue
• Craft materials for hands-on tasks
• Blu-tack, pins, or display materials for posters and word wall

How to Use:

1. Read The Very Cranky Bear with your class.
2. Select from the wide range of activities to suit your teaching sequence.
3. Use the comprehension, vocabulary, retell, and craft tasks to deepen understanding of the text.
4. Display student work using the included posters, banner, and word wall cards to celebrate learning.
5. Return to the resources throughout your literacy unit to support repeated engagement with the text.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a complete book study unit for The Very Cranky Bear.
• 💡 Integrate into Literacy Rotations for independent, small group, or teacher-led tasks.
• 💡 Use the craft and display components to create a cohesive classroom display.
• 💡 Include worksheets and games in your relief folder for no-prep, high-quality literacy learning.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Introduce each component gradually across your unit to build engagement and scaffold skills.
• 💛 Differentiate by selecting tasks that match your students’ writing, reading, or oral language levels.
• 💛 Pair the oral retell, puppet retell, and story stones for rich and repeated oral language practise.
• 💛 Use the word wall cards and posters to anchor vocabulary teaching throughout your unit.

The Very Cranky Bear PACKAGE is the perfect addition to your English program. It includes a wide range of display, comprehension, book response, game, and craft templates that are suited to whole-class, small-group or independent work - making it a truly versatile and engaging resource to support your literacy goals!