Meet The Bears

#GlobalEdTed Supports the SDGs

Chase

 

Birthday: October 28, 2018

Chase is our very first Traveling TIGER! Chase is one of the Taipei American School tigers and has seen Traveling Teddies come to our school for many years. This year he asked if he could go on a journey around the world, and of course we said yes! Chase likes cooking and ballet, he thinks that dance is a great way to stay fit and also be creative! 

Chase is supporting Global Goal #5: Gender Equality. He wants everyone to learn that everyone should be treated equally whether you are a boy or a girl.

 

Max

Max Birthday: August 16, 2016

Max is the youngest teddybear to be a part of the Traveling Teddy group. He has learned a lot from his home country of Bearland and is ready to travel. Max is very sporty and has already tried swimming, baseball and football.

Max supports Global Goal #4: Quality Education. He thinks that everyone deserves to go to a good school and have opportunities to learn!

 

Freddy

Birthday: January 22, 2009

Freddy is Teddy’s next door neighbor. They’ve lived next to each other since they were born. Freddy loves nature and enjoys walks to explore the wonderful trees, plants, and flowers that surround his home. He can’t wait to discover new fauna and flora in different parts of the world!

Freddy supports Global Goal #15: Life on Land. He believes we need to take care of the land that living creatures live on.

 

Barney

Birthday: July 1, 2019

Barney has heard about all the fun traveling that his cousin Jerry (now retired) use to do so he thought he should join the fun! Barney loves stories and going to the gym! He is new to traveling so he is very open-minded and excited to see and try new things around the world. 

Barney supports Global Goal #12: Responsible Consumption and Production. He believes that we need to protect our earth and resources by reducing waste.

 

Daisy

New Bear 2Birthday: September 9, 2013

Don’t be fooled by Daisy’s pretty dress, she isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty! Daisy enjoys designing and building with different materials to help solve problems. She also likes to prepare healthy foods that are good for the body and the planet. Daisy likes to read, read, read! So if you meet her make sure you share lots of great stories together! 

Daisy supports Global Goal #2: Zero Hunger. She believes that if we make smart food choices & avoid waste, there can be enough food for everyone.

 

Buddy

New Bear 1

Birthday: November 4, 2009

Buddy and Daisy are second cousins. He really loves music, most especially hip-hop and rap. Buddy is known for his break dancing moves! If he visits your school, write Buddy a rap, he would be so happy!

Buddy supports Global Goal #6: Clean Water and Sanitation. We all need water to survive, so it is important to help make sure we all have access to clean water.

 

 Stevie

Birthday: September 8, 2016

Stevie has traveled all over the world meeting new friends and playing wheelchair basketball, his favorite sport! In fact, Stevie Beario is named after a famous Paralympic wheelchair basketball player, Steve Serio! Steve Serio was a member of the Paralympic basketball team that won a gold medal in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro! Steve Serio also made history in 2017 by being the first wheelchair basketball athlete to win an ESPY!!! Steve Beario can’t wait to meet new friends around the world and share his love of sports!

Steve supports Global Goal #10: Reduce InequalitiesHe believes that everyone should have equal opportunities no matter who you are or what you do!

 

Hero

Birthday: September 19, 2016

Hero loves to travel and meet new friends.  He was born in England, and now lives in the USA.  Wherever he goes, he loves to talk about having a healthy mind and body.  Hero eats good foods and likes to exercise by playing basketball & dancing.  He wants to learn what you do to stay healthy and strong too!

Hero supports Global Goal #3 Good Health and Well Being.  He believes all bears and people can live long, happy lives by learning how to take care of themselves.

 

Karima

Birthday: September 17, 2018
 
Karima was born in Australia but has soon followed her passion for gardening and sustainability that she has become a city planner.
Born in Sydney, Australia, Karima moved to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to begin her career as an Urban Planner.
 
She supports Global Goal #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Karima believes that all cities should be sustainable. She is excited to share her passion for the environment with students all over the world.

 

Jacky

Birthday: March 17, 2014

Jacky is a special Bear in Shekou International School (SIS). He has been a part of SIS for five years. Within those years, had made good friends and has seen most of them leave. Seeing his friends leave made him sad, but also made him curious about traveling. That’s the reason why he has decided to join his traveling teddy bear friends and embark on a journey of his own!

Jacky supports Global Goal #3 Good Health and Well Being.  He believes all bears and people can live long, happy lives by learning how to take care of themselves.

 

Matteo

Matteo is the oldest teddy bear to be a part of the Traveling Teddy group. He was born in New Jersey in 2005. He is a true third culture teddy. He has lived in United States, Venezuela, China, India, South Korea and will be moving to Canada next year.  He has learned a lot from the different countries where he has lived. He has a piece of every  country  he has lived in in his heart and calls each one his home for different reasons. He loves traveling, learning about cultures, making friends, learning languages, dancing, and reading. He  is ready to travel, learn, make friends, and read to many children around the world. Matteo is also very sporty and enjoys  yoga, swimming, baseball, running, and working out. He believes that books, and stories can take you to many places and that everyone should read everyday. 

Matteo supports Global Goal #4: Quality Education. He believes that everyone deserves to go to school and have opportunities to read, write, and learn!

 

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