One of my boys LOVES his stuffed animals, including teddy bears. Like, seriously loves them. They have names. They have lives. Throwing one away is like murder. (His words, not mine.) These things are an integral part of his childhood and I try to honor that. Even though what I really want to do is throw them all away but for a few. (BTW: How many stuffed animals can one child stuff into a twin bed and still safely sleep? Just in case I need that information a little later tonight.)
Announcing: Teddy Bear Picnic Day
Teddy bears were invented around 1903, and named after the President of the United States at the time, Theodore Roosevelt, whose nickname was Teddy. A funny fact about the invention of teddy bears: TWO people actually invented the teddy bear at the same time, but one lived in the United States, and the other lived all the way across the ocean in Germany! Neither man had any idea that the other had created the same thing, because at the time, it was very hard to talk with someone way across the ocean. So there were actually two first teddy bears!
Early teddy bears may not have been as cute as the ones they make today, but they were so popular that lots of toymakers decided to start making teddy bears after that. By 1906, there were lots and lots of different kinds, and they were very popular. Even adult ladies used to carry their own around, just like little kids, and the president even used one as a mascot! So even a long time ago, teddy bears were very popular, and they are still very popular today!
July 10th has been named National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. This post celebrates the very idea of such a day with activities, games, ideas, food, and ways to host a Teddy Bear Picnic of your own.
Does your child have a favorite teddy bear? July 10th is National Teddy Bear Picnic Day and what a fun time to pack up a picnic and a bear for everyone and head to your local park. You could even picnic at the beach! Here are 25 fabulous ways to celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day with your kids.
Teddy Bear Picnic Ideas and Activities
How to Throw a Terrific Teddy Bear Picnic from Little Sprouts Learning
How to Host an Utterly Adorable Teddy Bear Tea Party from Sunshine and Whispers
Teddy Bear Picnic Activities for Kindergarten from Sight and Sounds Reading
How to Host A Teddy Bear Picnic from Kitchen Counter Chronicle
Healthy and Courteous Teddy Bear Picnic from Living Montessori Now
Hosting a Teddy Bear Picnic from Mess for Less
Teddy Bear Picnic from Growing Book by Book
Teddy Bear Picnic Preschool Activities from Things to Share and Remember
Teddy Bear Picnic Invitations from Sight and Sounds Reading
Teddy Bear Picnic Activities from Crafty Mom Share
Teddy Bear Activities from Planet Smarty Pants
Teddy Bear Tea Party from The Educators Spin on It
Teddy Bear Picnic for Boys from East Coast Mommy
Teddy Bear Picnic with Velcro Food from In the Playroom
Bear Counts Counting Game from PreK Pages
Activities for a Teddy Bear Picnic from Kiddy Charts
Teddy Bear Picnic Foods
S’mores Teddy Bears Recipe from Practical Mommy
Teddy Bear Picnic Food from Crafty Mom Share
Chocolate Covered Teddy Bear Graham Crackers from Fantabulosity
Teddy Bear Biscuits from The Educators Spin on It
Peanut Butter Teddy Bear Cookies from East Coast Mommy
Bear Snack from Bambini Travels
Banana Bear Pudding from B-Inspired Mama
Chocolate Fudge Stick Bears from Kids Activities Blog
Teddy Bear Picnic Crafts
DIY Teddy Bear Ears from Mama Smiles
Fuzzy Brown Bear Craft from Paper and Glue
Polar Bear Costume Headbands from The Educators Spin on It
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