15 Adorable Teddy Bear Day Crafts for Kids
Everyone loves teddy bears; they’re everyone’s first best friend! Here are some adorable teddy bear crafts and books, perfect for Teddy Bear Day!
You may be all grown-up, you may be the head of a company, but you are sure to have a memory of a little cuddly friend who was your everything at a certain point in life!
There’s something about teddy bears that can melt even the most cynical heart. And it may have something to do with its history!
The History of the Teddy Bear
In 1902, in Missouri, President Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt was on a hunting trip. His mates asked him to shoot a bear cub they found, but the President was aghast! He said, “Why, if I so much as ruffled his fur, I’d never be able to look my children in the eyes again!”
Cartoonist Clifford Berryman shared the story in the Washington Post, and it became immensely popular, warming everyone’s hearts – including those of candy shop owners Rosie and Morris Michtom.
They loved the story so much that they created a toy bear and put it in their shop window with a sign that said ‘Teddy’s Bear’, in honor of the President. Everyone wanted to buy the bear, and the Michtoms couldn’t keep up with demand. So much so that they had to open up a factory, and the Teddy Bear became an instant global hit!
Since then, the Teddy Bear has become a symbol of love, innocence and kindness. That’s probably why 10th February, the 4th day of Valentine Week, is celebrated as Teddy Day, besides having Teddy Bear Day on 9th September.
So whatever you’re celebrating, we’ve got some adorable Teddy Bear Day crafts and books lined up for you today!
15 Adorable Teddy Bear Day Crafts for Kids
1. Valentine’s Day Clay Teddy Bear
If you don’t want to gift someone a soft, cuddly teddy bear, you can try gifting them a clay one that takes up less space and won’t gather as much dust!
2. Teddy Bear Cootie Catcher
You’ve probably had conversations with your Teddy Bear which he never told anyone else, and now you can have a talk with this little cootie catcher from Easy Peasy and Fun!
3. DIY Glove Teddy Bear
Don’t throw away your old gloves; Design Peak shows us how to turn them into a cute little Teddy Bear Day craft! The fingers of the glove work well as the teddy bear’s limbs, and it’s easier than it looks!
4. Mini Felt Valentine’s Teddy Bears
When you’re talking about Teddy Bear Day crafts, we absolutely have to include an actual teddy bear! Lia Griffith shows us how to make a cute little Valentine plushie with felt – there’s a boy and a girl version!
5. My Teddy Bear Craft
Super Simple shows us how to make some dancing teddy bears in this video tutorial! Maybe they’re super happy that there’s a special day dedicated to them – twice a year!
6. Miniature Teddy Bear Craft
Yes, you can find gigantic teddy bears in stores, and while they have their charm, there’s something adorable about a miniature teddy – and A Crafty Mix shows us how to make one!
7. Paper Bag Teddy Bear
How about having a puppet show specially for Teddy Bear Day? If you choose to do so, check out these DIY paper bag puppets from Simple Everyday Mom – they’ll be perfect!
8. Pop-Up Teddy Bear Craft
We love hugging our teddy bears, but turns out, teddy bears can hug things too! Ocean Child Crafts shows us how to make some cute paper teddies that are hugging hearts, flowers and even coffee!
9. Teddy Bear Valentine’s Day Card
While a Teddy Bear is a common gift for Valentine’s Day, Frugal Mom Eh! proves that teddies can also come bearing gifts – in this case, balloons!
10. Simple Pom Pom Teddy Bear Craft
Can you make a teddy bear out of yarn? Well, you can, if you follow the tutorial at Easy Peasy and Fun! This is a fun craft for little kids to try out different craft techniques.
11. Teddy Bear Card with Photo
This is a wonderful craft for kids to make this Teddy Bear Day, and they’ll love making themselves a part of it! Check out The Soccer Mom Blog to learn how to make this cute project.
12. DIY Teddy Bear Felt ‘Paper Doll’
You remember the paper dolls we played with as kids, the ones we could ‘dress’ up by placing clothes on them? Well, Crafty Lady Lindsay shows us how to make a teddy bear version using felt!
13. Teddy Bear Drawing Tutorial
Teddy Bear Day seems like the perfect occasion to learn how to draw a teddy bear, and you can get step-by-step instructions over at Art Projects for Kids!
14. Printable Teddy Bear Puzzle
Young kids will enjoy putting together this printable teddy bear puzzle from Childcare Land, and you’ll have fun making it! All you need to do is download the printable and print it.
15. Handmade Teddy Bear Picnic Felt Board
Why are teddy bear picnics a thing? When did teddy bears even decide to go on a picnic? Well, you can ponder on those questions and more as you make this cute felt board from Tonya Staab!
9 Must-Read Books for Teddy Bear Day
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This is the first and foremost book you should be reading on Teddy Bear Day! James Sage tells the story of how the Teddy Bear came to be, with a few sprinkles of fiction and lots of historical photos and notes. It also includes a copy of the original cartoon featuring the President’s story!
2. Winnie the Pooh
A little boy has a teddy bear he loves, and his father writes a story featuring the bear in a fantasy land. Before you know it, Winnie the Pooh becomes an international sensation! Read A.A. Milne’s original classic, featuring E.H. Shepard’s illustrations of the Five-Hundred Acre Wood.
3. Teddy Robinson
A father writes about his son’s teddy bear, and a mother does the same for her daughter’s teddy! Joan G Robinson wrote stories about her daughter Deborah’s teddy bear, Teddy Robinson, which became a hit. This book also includes a foreward by Deborah, all grown-up now!
4. Corduroy
Corduroy is the story of a teddy bear sitting in a store, whom a little girl wants to buy. However, her mother points out that a button is missing, and at night, Corduroy goes on a hunt for the missing button. Sit down with your kids and enjoy this classic tale of friendship by Dan Freeman.
5. Paddington
Paddington is probably the only bear who’s met the Queen; he’s that important! Originally from Peru, Paddington is adopted by a family when he’s found at Paddington station. He’s extremely polite and well-mannered, and has a rather uncharacteristic love for marmalade!
6. Where’s My Teddy?
Eddy can’t find his teddy named Freddy, and goes looking for him in the woods. Eddy comes across many things in the woods, some of them quite confusing. Where is his teddy? Is this it? Or is it an imposter? Read the book to find out!
7. George in the Dark
George can do anything, whether it’s climbing a tall tree, jumping over fences or standing up to bullies. He’s brave – but only in the daytime! Once it becomes dark, George turns into a different person, hiding with his bear. Only on this night, his bear is missing!! What will George do?
8. Where’s Teddy?
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Yes, teddies are loved all over the world, but is it possible that a teddy can be over-loved? Well, Louis seems to have that problem – he’s had it with all the snuggles and hugs! Read this hilarious book by Tom Lichtenheld to learn how our hero plots his escape from his owner.
We hope you’ve got lots of ideas of what to do with kids this Teddy Bear Day! These are great for kids of all ages, even teenagers, even if they don’t admit it, they still love their childhood bears! With crafts to make and books to read, it’s going to be a busy week, and we hope it’ll remind you to hug your cuddly friend today!
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