Parent Guide > A Teddy Bear Origin Story

This week in class, we’re reading "A Teddy Bear Origin Story" by Jesse Sullivan.

In "A Teddy Bear Origin Story," Jesse Sullivan tells about the surprising inspiration behind the teddy bear: President Theodore Roosevelt.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How do we view nature?" and "Who's in control: humanity or nature?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "A Teddy Bear Origin Story" about?
  • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'The Story of the Teddy Bear | Culture and History | People | Little Fox | Bedtime Stories'
  • 'Was Roosevelt the Real-Life Inspiration Behind this Cuddly Toy?'
  • 'World's Largest Teddy Bear Collection - Guinness World Records'