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Bear – 3rd Grade
Bears on Bikes
Elective
Requirement 3

Bear Says

Bear – 3rd Grade
Bears on Bikes
Elective
Requirement 3

Bear Says

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Cub Scouts learn and demonstrate proper biking hand signals by playing “Bear Says.” 

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Before the meeting: 

  1. Set up meeting space for Cub Scouts to have room to move about freely. 
  2. Understand the rules for playing Simon Says. The adult leading the activity is “Bear.” The Cub Scouts gather around Bear, who gives instructions by saying, “Bear says…” telling the Cub Scouts to perform a physical action. For this activity, it will be the different hand signals for cycling.  For example, “Bear says left turn,” “Bear says stop.” Each Cub Scout must perform the action. If Bear leaves out “Bear says” before giving instruction, anyone who performed the action or gave the wrong signal is out! 
  3. Become familiar with the hand signals for cycling.  
    • To signal a left turn, fully extend your left arm out to your side. Make this signal approximately 100 feet before you turn to alert others so that you can get your hands back onto your bike as you turn. 
    • There are two ways to signal a right turn. The first, and most frequently used, is to simply extend your right arm out to your side – just as you would for a left turn, on the opposite side.  Another option to signal a right turn, is to extend your left arm out to the side and turn your arm up at a 90-degree angle. Whichever method you use, be sure to make the signal about 100 feet before turning, and leave your arm extended for about 3 seconds. 
    • To indicate that you are stopping or slowing down, simply extend your left arm out, and bend your arm down at a 90-degree angle, with your hand open. 

During the meeting: 

  1. Explain to Cub Scouts that when riding a bicycle, it is important for those around to know which way they will be going when turning and when they are stopping.  
  2. Demonstrate the hand signals for left turn, right turn (both options), and stop. 
  3. To practice the signs, they will be playing “Bear Says” which is like Simon Says but only using Bear. 
  4. Have Cub Scouts stand up. Practice the following signs calling out “Bear Says” or just the sign.: 
    • Left Turn 
    • Right Turn 
    • Stopping 
    • Alternate Right Turn 
  5. Do this for a few rounds until you feel confident Cub Scouts know the hand signals.  

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Cub Scouts learn and practice bike hand signals. 

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