Tate Papworth
Children across Brimbank are going on a bear hunt.
While social distancing requirements have severely hampered the amount of activities children can do these holidays, neighborhoods are thinking creatively to keep children occupied.
Across Brimbank, Teddy Bears are being placed in front windows and children, under strict supervision and adhering to distancing rules, are asked to find them.
Taylors Hill resident Melanie Brennan said it was a great way to help her children release some energy.
“I have two little boys at home aged six and two,” she said.
“After two days of self isolation/social distancing at home, they both started to feel a little ‘cooped up’. We saw this story of the teddy bear hunt and the boys were so excited to join in.”
Ms Brennan said while the boys had fun finding the bears, they also enjoyed setting up their own for others to find.
“They opened up their teddy toy boxes and each chose three teddies to put in the front windows of our house.
“They loved the idea of making other kids happy if they were out for a walk.”
The concept has caught on more in some areas than others.
“Unfortunately we went for a walk this morning and not one person in our neighbourhood had put teddies in their windows,” Ms Brennan said
However she said numerous houses around Frasers Rise and Kealba have begun putting a furry friend in the window.
Ms Brennan said she hoped to see many more over the coming days.
“It’s just a bit of fun for the kiddies during a really tough and strange time for us all.”
