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Winnie the Pooh - a Bear of Very Little Brain?
– the phenomenon of Winnie the Pooh.

Winnie the Pooh – a character created by A.A.Milne has been a favourite for generations of international readers. In my pedagogical practice with primary school children I have noticed how deeply kids adore this character. Reading Milne’s book and talking about the protagonist as well as other members of Winnie’s company has always been a great pleasure for me and my pupils. Thus, I decided this character could influence positively on diverse didactic fields.

One of the most important concerns for a teacher is a class unity and internal integration which includes buOne of the most important concerns for a teacher is a class unity and internal integration which includes building up positive interaction amongst pupils, mutual trust, pupil teamwork and good contact with a teacher. As a result, I chose to supplement traditional methods and techniques with something totally new – a class masquotte, a soft toy – Winnie the Pooh. He was designated a class reporter and, as a member of our class community, he marks the most important school and class events in our chronicle.
ilding up positive interaction amongst pupils, mutual trust, pupil teamwork and good contact with a teacher. As a result, I chose to supplement traditional methods and techniques with something totally new – a class masquotte, a soft toy – Winnie the Pooh. He was designated a class reporter and, as a member of our class community, he marks the most important school and class events in our chronicle.

Danuta Pasecka, primary school teacher, Zespol Szkol nr 16, Bydgoszcz, Poland