I am so excited to let you know September 9th is National Teddy Bear Day. I don’t remember having a Teddy Bear as a child but I had a black Snack named Sneaky Snack and my brother had a Monkey he took everywhere.
Fast forward to Suzzane who had Emily a Teddy Bear from Build A Bear and a couple Care Bears as well which I still have. Along with the first Teddy Bear Charlie ever had my brother bought Charlie for Christmas Charlie will be able to give his children.
Join me today on September Teddy Bear Day is celebrated on September 9th National Teddy Bear Day a #Holiday annually, set aside for everyone to bring out all their teddy bears to thank them for their companionship.
When thanking your Teddy Bears don’t forget to remind them of the wonderful moments you’ve had with them, and all the days and nights they’ve comforted us and kept us safe from the Monster’s hiding under our beds.
Here is a fun fact for you. The teddy bear is one of the most popular toys for children, and Teddy Bears occupy a particular place in the hearts of many adults as well. Make sure you share Teddy Bear Day a holiday dedicated to this adorable stuffed animal that allows people to take there Teddy Bear out of the closet and make them the focus of attention today reminding them they are loved.
If your #Homeschooling your children Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day with Homeschool Fun! September 9th is the perfect day to bring joy into your homeschool routine. Here’s a full lineup of themed lessons and activities that blend learning with snuggles:
Literacy & Language Arts
- Teddy Bear Story Writing: Have kids write a short story about their teddy bear going on an adventure or attending a sleepover.
- Read-Alouds: Choose from classics like Corduroy, The Teddy Bears’ Picnic, or Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?.
- Vocabulary Builder: Use teddy bear-themed words (e.g., fuzzy, cuddle, hibernate) in a matching or spelling game.
Math Activities
- Teddy Graham Math Game: Use Teddy Grahams to practice counting, sorting, and simple addition.
- Tens Frame Practice: Create bear-themed tens frames for younger learners to build number sense.
- Gummy Bear Predictions: Make predictions and graph results based on gummy bear colors.
Art & Crafts
- Bear Headband Tutorial: Kids can make and wear their own bear ears.
- Felted Bear Craft or Sequin Art Kits: Great for fine motor skills and creativity.
- Teddy Bear Fortune Teller (Cootie Catcher): A fun printable with bear-themed prompts.
Science & Nature
- Bear Habitats: Learn about different types of bears and where they live.
- Hibernation Exploration: Discuss why and how bears hibernate, and create a cozy den model.
Music & Movement
- Bear Songs: Sing “Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear,” “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” or “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic”.
- Bear Dance Party: Let kids move like bears—crawl, stomp, and stretch!
Social-Emotional Learning
- Favorite Teddy Show & Tell: Let kids bring their favorite teddy bear and share stories.
- Comfort & Companionship: Talk about how stuffed animals can help us feel safe and loved.
If you want to make today extra special then you should host a Teddy Bear Tea Party or a Build-A-Bear-style craft session to wrap up the day. Let me know if you’d like printable worksheets or a full lesson plan to go with this! For a snack make Sugar Cookies in the shape of Teddy Bears and decorate the Cookies.
Recipe for Sugar Cookies:
Ingredients
Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Stir flour, baking soda, and baking powder together in a small bowl.
- Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually blend in flour mixture.
- Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
