Nursery World - What shall we do now? (8)

While the good weather continues, it's great to get outside for a picnic lunch. But instead of sandwiches and crisps, how about a themed do? Here's an idea for a pirate afternoon which mixes activities and food. Involve children in planning the picnic from the start. They can help make pirate costumes, such as an eye patch by tying two lengths of string to a small piece of black card, or silver shoe buckles by covering card with tin foil. Now just put on a pair of long socks, carry a cardboard sword, and they're ready to hit the high seas.

Involve children in planning the picnic from the start. They can help make pirate costumes, such as an eye patch by tying two lengths of string to a small piece of black card, or silver shoe buckles by covering card with tin foil. Now just put on a pair of long socks, carry a cardboard sword, and they're ready to hit the high seas.

For the eats, make Shark Sandwiches by pushing a triangular tortilla chip into the top piece of bread for a fin, and take along bottles of rum by covering the labels on their favourite soft drinks with a skull and crossbones. Don't forget to include plenty of chocolate coins as well!

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