With summer in full swing, picnics are a great way to get outdoors and enjoy these long days. We have lots of fun picnic themed activities planned which should be lots of fun! I am even going to try and have at least one snack outside with the kids so we can have our own picnic!
NOTE: Some of the activity links go straight to a pin on Pinterest instead of a blog page. Read the description of the pin for the activity instructions. If you are new here, make sure to check out the Themed Curriculum page for more details about how to use this curriculum. Looking for a different theme? Check out all of our themes here.
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| Monday |
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Floor Activity | Hot Dog Card Lacing | BBQ Number Match | Watermelon Sensory Bag | Hot Dog Card Lacing | BBQ Number Match |
| STEAM | Finger Print Ants | Watermelon Play Dough | Watermelon Painting | Watermelon Play Dough | Ketchup and Mustard Squeeze Painting |
| Outside Play | Wacky Watermelon Bowling | Backyard Obstacle Course | Balloon Tennis | Wacky Watermelon Bowling | Backyard Obstacle Course |
| Circle Time | Picnic Vocabulary | “Let’s All Go on a Picnic” Song | Do you Like… Graph | “What Should I Pack…” Song | Vocabulary Review |
| Recommended Books: The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog, We’re Going on a Picnic, Ants at the Picnic, Mouse’s First Summer, Most Perfect Spot
Music and Movement: YouTube Picnic Playlist |
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If one of the activities listed above does not work for you, try replacing it with a different activity from my Pinterest picnic theme board!
Materials List
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NOTE: These are the suggested materials based on directions from the activity links above. I always look for ways to do the activities with materials I already have on hand, and I encourage you to do the same!
Craft Supplies:
Colored Construction Paper
Markers
Washable Paint
Black Pony Beads (or watermelon seeds, or black beans)
Stamp Pad
Hole Punch
Card Stock
Yarn/String (yellow and red)
Around the House:
Watermelon
2L soda bottles (or any empty container that can be used for bowling pins)
Flour
Salt
Cooking Oil
Cream of Tartar
Watermelon Jell-O Packet
Gallon Ziploc Bag
Packing Tape
Red/Pink Body Wash
Fly Swatters
Various items for the obstacle course
Toys/Other:
Ketchup and Mustard Squeeze Bottles
Balloons