Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Turn Around

"Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Turn Around" is a modern action song with relatively recent origins, though its exact beginnings are unknown. Some theories suggest the rhyme may date back to the 1920s, likely influenced by the widespread popularity of the teddy bear toy, which was named after President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt in 1902. Unlike traditional nursery rhymes that often carry historical or allegorical meanings, this is a straightforward song designed to engage children in physical movement and develop their motor skills, body awareness, and coordination. The lyrics instruct children to mimic various actions such as turning around, touching the ground, and reaching high, making it widely used in preschools and kindergartens. Numerous variations of the rhyme exist, which has made tracing an "original" version difficult.