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About this activity
Children plan and host a teddy bear picnic, indoors or outdoors. They count guests, design a menu, set places, and practise social language through role play.
Materials needed
- Teddy bears or toys
- Blanket
- Toy food or snacks
- Paper menus
Preparation time
10 minutes
How to play
- 1Invite toys and count how many guests are coming.
- 2Set out a blanket and picnic places.
- 3Make a simple menu or pretend food list.
- 4Host the picnic and practise polite conversation.
Learning benefits
Role playCountingSpeakingPlanning
Best for
Tags
teddy bearspicnicrole playEYFS
Seasons
springsummerall year
Occasions
playdatebirthdayschool holiday
Key stages
EYFSKS1
Weather
SunnyCloudyAny Weather
SEN-friendly note
This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.
Safety note
Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.
