Bears on Chairs

Four small bears sit happily on four small chairs until a big bear arrives, wanting a seat too — can they rearrange themselves to fit one more?

For toddlers deep in the sharing struggle, this is a gentle rehearsal of the exact problem they're facing on the living room couch.

• Big idea: There's always a way to make room for one more.
• Vibes: Cozy, bouncy, and sweet, with a singsong rhythm made for repeat read-alouds.

• are working on sharing and taking turns
• love rhyming, sing-song text
• enjoy cozy stories about bears
• respond well to simple, repeated phrases

• Story & problem-solving: How do you think the four small bears figured out where Big Brown Bear could sit?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Big Brown Bear felt standing there with no chair?
• Real-life connection: Can you think of a time you shared your seat with someone?
• Imagination: If you had one more chair, who would you invite to sit with you?