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Teddy Bear Hunt and Sidewalk Chalk Art Become Popular Outside Family Activities for Children During COVID-19

Title (Dublin Core)

Teddy Bear Hunt and Sidewalk Chalk Art Become Popular Outside Family Activities for Children During COVID-19

Description (Dublin Core)

Photograph collage shown is from Blanchard, Oklahoma where teddy bear hunts and sidewalk chalk art are popular activities for children to do with their families during COVID-19. The teddy bear hunt is nation-wide activity that was initially based off the book Going on a Bear Hunt by author Michael Rosen and illustrator Helen Oxenbury. Children are encouraged to spot teddy bears on walks with their families and participating houses place stuffed animals or drawings in their windows. Another similar activity that was easily spotted in the same neighborhoods in Blanchard, Oklahoma were detailed chalk art. Children draw pictures on the sidewalks in front of their homes or could view other home's artwork during family walks. Messages of hope or words of praise to essential workers for their dedications were seen as well. Each of the activities coincided with the rise of family-oriented outside walks that were becoming popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributed by Clinton P. Roberts, curatorial intern for Arizona State University, HST 580.

Date (Dublin Core)

05/18/2020

Creator (Dublin Core)

Clinton P. Roberts

Contributor (Dublin Core)

Clinton P. Roberts

Type (Dublin Core)

photograph

Controlled Vocabulary (Dublin Core)

English Recreation & Leisure
English Home & Family Life
English Neighborhoods

Curator's Tags (Omeka Classic)

Blanchard
Oklahoma
children
activity
Going on a Bear Hunt
Michael Rosen
chalk
art
family oriented
outside
family
hope
praise
essential worker

Collection (Dublin Core)

Children

Curatorial Notes (Dublin Core)

Curated 05/21/2020 CMB.

Date Submitted (Dublin Core)

05/18/2020

Date Modified (Dublin Core)

07/16/2021

Accrual Method (Dublin Core)

4544

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