Teddy Bear Tea Party Ideas
Teddy bears love tea parties from the tips of their furry ears to the ends of their fuzzy toes. However, it is important to make a few modifications from the standard human tea party. Does this Spark an idea?
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Basics
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Teddy bears do not like actual tea; it makes their fur all wet and sticky. Give them invisible or pretend tea instead.
Refreshments
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Stay away from sticky jams and messy chocolate snacks. Teddy bears love play food, sparkly beads and pom-poms for their cookies and tea sandwiches.
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Benefits
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If your child wants to have a tea party on a rainy day, it is a lot quicker to round up a dozen teddy bears than it is to organize a play date. Teddy bear tea parties are also a great way for your child to develop her imagination.
Misconceptions
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Many people mistakenly think that teddy bear tea parties are only for teddy bears. Nothing could be further from the truth; dolls, frogs, ducks, penguins and even children are always welcome.
History
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The first teddy bear was created in 1902 to commemorate the day when President Theodore Roosevelt had refused to shoot a bear out of pity for its weakened condition. The date of the first teddy bear tea party was not recorded, but it may have been later that same afternoon.
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