Having a picnic is one of the easiest and most joyful ways to enjoy the outdoors as a family. Whether it’s in your back garden, a local park, or even indoors on a rainy day, it turns an ordinary meal into something special.
Children can help plan the menu, pack the basket, and set up the blanket. Add a few simple games, books, or a nature scavenger hunt, and you’ve got an experience full of connection, laughter, and fresh air.
Materials Needed
- Picnic blanket or large towel
- Easy-to-eat food (e.g. sandwiches, fruit, crisps, biscuits)
- Drinks
- Wipes or napkins
- Optional: basket or bag, plastic containers, cutlery
Tools Needed
- None
Steps
- Plan the Menu
Let kids help choose simple, transportable food items. - Pack the Basket
Use reusable containers and drinks bottles. Don’t forget napkins or wipes. - Pick Your Spot
Find a flat, shady space if possible—garden, park, or indoor option if needed. - Set Up and Eat
Lay out your blanket and enjoy your meal together. - Add Extras
Bring a book, a ball, or a few games for after-lunch fun.
Variations
- Indoor Picnic: Set up on the living room floor during cold or rainy weather.
- Teddy Bears’ Picnic: Invite soft toys along for younger children.
- Themed Picnic: Try a colour-based meal (e.g. “green picnic”) or a breakfast picnic.
- Nature Activities: Combine with bird-watching, cloud-spotting, or a nature walk.
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