Packing for a Picnic

Stimulate your toddler’s brain—along with his appetite—when you plan a picnic together! Involve your toddler in picnic preparation by showing him a map (you can draw it yourself if your destination is nearby) and deciding where to go to have your picnic.

Make a list together of food, drink, and the other supplies you will need for your picnic.
Ask him to help gather items and pack the basket. While packing, help him count how many things go into your picnic basket. Ask: Are there enough plates? We have four people coming to our picnic and each person needs a plate. More counting can happen when you set up at your picnic spot and unpack your basket. If ants or other insects come to your picnic, count them, too!