They ate it up last year- I can’t wait to use it again this February! I’m thinking of ending the day with a “Teddy Bear Picnic” to go along with the song that became popular shortly after teddy bears were first created- you can find it on YouTube.Įdited January 2021: With so many students learning online this year, this lesson needed a facelift! Now it includes a 14-page Google Slides (TM) presentation in addition to the printable activities, so it’s perfect for online, in-person, or hybrid learning.Have you ever thought about how you handle conflict?Ĭedar Mesa, which includes Fish and Owl canyons, is known for its concentration of archaeological sites. Theodore Roosevelt and the History of Teddy Bears I put together a lesson that introduced an age-appropriate version of the story and included a fun writing and craft activity.
Presidential history AND teddy bears? This stood out to me as a lesson that my first graders needed to learn! With President’s Day in mid-February, I thought it would be the perfect way to infuse our social studies standards with a bit of Valentine’s Day fun. If you’re interested in a more detailed account, check out the Smithsonian’s article on this story. It should be noted that the bear ended up being killed by the hunting guide, but this part is often glossed over when the story is told. Political cartoon depicting Teddy Roosevelt on a bear hunt in Mississippi Mitchom eventually started a company to begin mass- producing them after receiving permission from the president to use his name. He placed a couple of the toys in his shop’s window with a sign proclaiming them to be, “Teddy’s Bear.” The toy rapidly grew in popularity, and Mr. A candy shop owner named Morris Mitchom saw the cartoon and became inspired to create a doll-like toy modeled after the bear. Word of President Roosevelt’s act of mercy spread, and the incident was soon turned into a political cartoon depicting the president with his gun down, arm outstretched, and a little bear with oversized ears and eyes wide in fear. Doing so would violate the principles of sportsmanship, he believed. When Teddy Roosevelt arrived on the scene, he felt pity for the bear and refused to shoot it. His hunting guide stunned the bear, tied it to a tree, and called for the president to have the honor of shooting the bear himself. Having given up for the day, President Roosevelt was back at camp, eating lunch. The hunters had no luck the first day, but on the second day, the dogs managed to corner a black bear.
So, how does all of this history relate to teddy bears? In November 1902, the governor of Mississippi invited President Roosevelt on a bear hunting trip. (Side note- Thank you, President Roosevelt, for establishing Crater Lake National Park– I’m looking forward to road-tripping there this summer!) During his presidency,Theodore Roosevelt protected approximately 230 million acres of public land.” For these reasons, he is a personal hero of mine. He was known for being a conservationist, and according to the National Park Service website, “After becoming president in 1901, Roosevelt used his authority to protect wildlife and public lands by creating the United States Forest Service (USFS) and establishing 150 national forests, 51 federal bird reserves, 4 national game preserves, 5 national parks, and 18 national monuments by enabling the 1906 American Antiquities Act. Mooallem explains in his talk, Teddy Roosevelt was an avid hunter and outdoorsmen. His speech presents the compelling argument that our perceptions of wildlife can impact how and why we engage in conservation efforts- I highly recommend you check it out here.Īs Mr. (This post was originally published here on January 23, 2017.)ĭid you know that teddy bears, one of the most beloved children’s toys of all time, were inspired by President Theodore Roosevelt? I went on a bit of a TED Talk kick a couple years ago, and Jon Mooallem’s story about President Roosevelt and the history of teddy bears caught my attention.
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