Across Buzz neighborhoods, during social distancing, it was common to see teddy bears peeking out of windows. Inspired by the children’s book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, neighbors, including Jessica Laviage, organized teddy bear scavenger hunts to keep kids engaged while staying safe. Laviage created a form to share with parents who lived nearby, explaining where bears would be. Kids, including Laviage’s daughters Mia, 9, and Charlotte, 5 (pictured), took to the streets carrying clipboards and pencils tallying the bears they saw while keeping their distance from neighbors. Laviage also sent parents ideas for more activities, such as writing a news article about a bear found wandering the neighborhood. For more, see “Teddy Bear Hunt: Seeking Stuffed Animals and Adventure” by Deborah Lynn Blumberg. 

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