Bears & Chairs Language Learning Kit

Bears & Chairs Language Learning Kit

The Bears & Chairs kit by Communakit is an engaging language activity designed to support early language development for children. This kit helps build vocabulary, receptive and expressive language skills, social communication, sequencing, and auditory memory—all through fun, interactive play with colourful bears and chairs.

Use this kits to help children

• Understand instructions
• Give clear instructions
• Master position words
• Work on sequencing
• Increase working memory
• Practice social communication

How to Use Bears & Chairs

Start with receptive language (listening)

Step 1: The adult reads the sentence at the top.

Step 2: The child arranges the objects.

Step 3: The card is revealed and compared to the arrangement.

Then switch roles to practice expressive language (speaking)

Step 1: The child describes the image as best they can.

Step 2: The adult arranges the objects.

Step 3: The card is revealed and compared to the arrangement.

This can easily be used as a small group activity. Sit at a table with 3-5 students. Use a tray to keep all the items together and slide it around as the students take turns listening and speaking. After they make the arrangement, let them keep their card as a “point” and at the end have them go around and describe the images again!

• Level 1:

2 Key Pieces of Information: Colour + Position Word

30 Green Picture Cards. Start with the black chair and 6 large bears.

• Level 2: 

3 Key Pieces of Information: Size +Colour + Position Word

25 Yellow Picture Cards. Add in the 6 small bears.

• Level 3: 

4 Key Pieces of Information: Size +Colour + Position Word + Quantity

30 Blue Picture Cards  Add in the white chair.

25 Picture Cards are organized in 5 sequences.

3-part sequences allow children to practice time words first, then, last.

Pro Tips for Success

• Add Supports: Use visual aids, gestures, and slower speech to help children understand instructions better.
• Fade Supports: Gradually reduce aids to simulate real-life communication.
• Play and Explore: Allow children to explore the materials first, ensuring they understand key vocabulary before starting structured activities.

Extension Activities

Communakit offers additional resources on our website to enhance learning with Bears & Chairs:

• Vocabulary lists
• Visual support boards
• Line tracing sheets
• Step-by-step bear drawing guides
• Infographics on position words
• Related books and songs