Hey everyone! Today is National Bring Your Teddy to Work/School Day and I decided to share this fun fact with all of you. National Bring your Teddy to School/Work Day is a day where people are encouraged to bring their teddy bears to work or school. National Bring Your Teddy to Work/School Day is celebrated on the second Wednesday in October every year. National Bring Your Teddy To Work/School Day has been celebrated by millions of people across the world since its creation over 20 years ago.
Why Celebrate National Bring Your Teddy to Work/School Day?
On National Bring your Teddy to Work/School Day, you can give yourself a break from work or school stress by showing your teddy bear that you care with cuddles and love throughout the day! National Bring your Teddy to School/Work Day is perfect for all ages and people of any background. This special day was created as a way for all of us who love our bears dearly to show them we care. It’s also an opportunity for those who don’t have a teddy bear in their life but may be interested in getting one, to bond with a new friend. Be sure to leave some time for bonding with your teddy bear, and don’t be afraid to cuddle up with it throughout the day!
How to Prepare for this Special Day
Before you head off to work or school, there are some simple things you can do to prepare yourself and your teddy bear for National Bring Your Teddy To Work/School Day. First, get permission from your school or workplace to make sure it’s okay for teddy to share the day with you. Once you’ve received the thumbs up from your boss or teacher, make sure you have everything ready at home so that when you wake up on National Bring your Teddy To Work/School Day, all you have to do is grab your teddy bear and head out the door. Some people like to dress their teddy up in a special work or school outfit so they will fit in. Your teddy will be meeting a lot of new people and seeing new places, so wearing the appropriate attire will help teddy feel more at ease.
Making New Friends on National Bring Your Teddy to Work/School Day
When celebrating National Bring Your Teddy To Work/School Day at school or work, be sure to introduce your bear to the people you work or go to school with! If this is your first year celebrating National Bring your Teddy To Work/School Day, bring it everywhere with you so that others can bond with it too. People are easily stressed out at school and work, so introducing a teddy to them is a great way to help them to relax and lift their mood.
Things You Can Do to Celebrate
National Bring Your Teddy To Work/School Day also gives us a great opportunity to show our bears how much we love them by cuddling them throughout the day. Sharing what you do while away from home with your teddy is a great way to show them how much you care. If you’d like to do more with your teddy, here are some terrific ideas on how you can celebrate this fun day.
- Invite your friends over for a Teddy Bear Tea Party
- Do a fun photoshoot with your Teddy Bear.
- Have your friends bring their Teddy Bear over for a sleepover
- Go shopping to find a new Teddy Bear friend
- Read books about Teddy Bears
Adults and kids alike have a great affinity for stuffed animals. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you work, or what your background is – National Bring Your Teddy To Work/School Day is for everyone! Celebrating this special day gives teddy bears everywhere an opportunity to spend time with their favorite person! I honestly can’t believe that this holiday isn’t more popular because it’s a great way for us to show our favorite plushie that we care! There’s just something about having a furry friend along that makes us feel safe, comfortable, and loved.
Consider Donating a Teddy Bear to Charity on National Bring Your Teddy to Work/School Day
So why an article about National Bring Your Teddy To Work/School Day? At Believe in Me, we understand how important a relationship with a stuffed animal can be for a child in need. There are too many kids in our community who have suffered from trauma, abuse, poverty, and worse! It may be that the only thing that helps them feel safe and comforted is a beloved, furry friend. So on this special day, we’d like to celebrate how Teddy Bears impact our lives by requesting Teddy Bear donations for the kids who need them most. Please visit our website or call us at 509.448.1412 and make a donation today!
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