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No school for a few weeks and Mum and Dad have both taken some time off to enjoy quality time with each other and the children. The destination is not as important as spending time together. It's time to enjoy an informal meal outdoors, as a family, with space for little ones to scamper about without annoying anyone. An ideal place for a family picnic is in a large public garden or local park where there’s room to run around. A stretch of open heath is good for activities like flying kites or playing football, or wooded countryside for games like hide and seek.
There’s no need to plan a long-distance trip – the children will not thank you for being cooped up in the car for more than ten minutes! You want to convey a sense of freedom in being outdoors together and the simple pleasure of eating a family meal under the open sky. The picnic activity could be a simple game of catch or rounders or throwing a ball for the pet dog. Of course you can choose from other picnic games especially if you want a more structured style to the event or other families are joining your family picnic. It’s a good idea to involve the children from the onset and let them help with the planning. This does not have to be complicated but, by giving each one their own task, they will take on some responsibility and will therefore enjoy the day more than simply being “taken” on a picnic.
Naturally the tasks allotted will depend on the ages of the children but here are some suggestions:
Don't give each child too much to do and decide on a time when the tasks should be completed. Remember the idea of a family picnic is to have fun and spend quality time together.
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