This playful introduction to the strategy of making connections
will enhance reading comprehension. Using guided activities set
in The Berenstain Bears exhibit, students will discover self-to-
exhibit connections between their own background knowledge and
the things they see and do in Bear Country. Students will also
browse Berenstain Bears books and share self-to-text
connections. Lesson extensions for before or after your visit
The following activities are designed for your class to enjoy
before or after your museum visit. Familiarizing students with
the lesson concepts can enrich your museum experience. Learning
is about making connections between what is already known and
new information. Students can learn to make connections of all
kinds, even before they learn to make connections in their
reading. - Introduce the term “making connections” as a thinking
strategy. - Incorporate the idea of making connections into
classroom routines. Encourage students to share their personal
connections with the ideas of