Every year on July 10, families celebrate Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day — a playful and heartwarming occasion that encourages children to gather their favourite stuffed animals and enjoy a picnic outdoors. Inspired by the classic song “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic,” the day is all about imagination, creativity, and making joyful childhood memories.
Whether it’s a blanket spread across the backyard, a trip to the local park, or a picnic on the living room floor during a rainy day, Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day offers families a simple and affordable way to spend quality time together. Children can pack snacks for their teddy bears, create games, tell stories, and enjoy imaginative play that helps build social and emotional skills.
Activities like pretend play and outdoor exploration are important parts of healthy childhood development. They encourage creativity, confidence, communication, and problem-solving — all skills that help children grow and succeed as they get older.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day is also a reminder that supporting children’s futures can start with small steps today.
One important opportunity available to families is the Canada Learning Bond (CLB). The Canada Learning Bond is money provided by the Government of Canada to help eligible children from lower-income families save for post-secondary education. Eligible children can receive up to $2,000 in education savings to help support future goals such as college, university, apprenticeships, or skilled trades training.
Many families are surprised to learn that they do not need to contribute their own money to receive the Canada Learning Bond. Opening a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and applying for the CLB is free and can help create opportunities for a child’s future.
This Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day, enjoy the simple moments that make childhood special — laughter, imagination, and time spent together. Then take a moment to learn more about the Canada Learning Bond and whether your child may be eligible.
Sometimes big dreams begin with small adventures, a favourite teddy bear, and one important step toward the future.