How to Draw a Teddy Bear — Directed Drawing Video for Kids

How to Draw a Teddy Bear with Step-By-Step Instructions

Who can resist the appeal of a snuggle teddy bear? These dependable soft toys have been much loved for over a hundred years, and for good reason! So pull out some paper and pencils and celebrate the humble teddy bear with this directed drawing activity!

Running just over a minute long, the simple video will walk your students through the basic steps they’ll need to follow to draw a cute teddy bear.

Teach Starter Teacher Tip: Pause the video several times to allow students to keep up with the illustrator!

All you will need to supply students with is paper, pencils and erasers, though you may also want to provide materials to colour in their teddy bears after their drawings are complete, adding some creative flourishes.

Teddy Bear Facts to Accompany This Activity

Looking for some fun teddy bear facts for kids to share with your students? Here are a few favourites from our teaching team:

1. The first teddy bear was created in 1902 by a toy company called Steiff.
2. Some teddy bears are so valuable that they are considered collector’s items and can be worth thousands of dollars.
3. The world’s largest teddy bear measured over 36 feet tall and was made by university students in the United States in 2007.
4. Teddy bears were used as mascots in the early days of aviation and have been featured on the nose of some aeroplanes.
5. The teddy bear was originally made with real bear fur, but now most teddy bears are made with synthetic materials to avoid harm to animals.

More Bear-Themed Resources for Your Learners

Looking for more bear-themed resources to use in conjunction with this directed drawing video? Here are some more great activities from our extensive collection!

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