Planning a Teddy Bear Picnic? Here’s some adorable Teddy Bear Picnic activities that are easy and fun for little ones!
Is there anything more classic than a teddy bear picnic for preschool or kindergarten age kids?
If you aren’t familiar with the idea, a teddy bear picnic is when a child brings their favorite teddy bear to school to enjoy a day of fun!
There’s bear themed crafts, fun activities, food and more!
Today, I’m sharing some great ideas to inspire the perfect teddy bear picnic.
So spread out your picnic blanket and get your picnic basket ready and let’s dive into planning your fun-filled day!
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1) Teddy Bear Headband
This Teddy Bear Ears Headband is from my blog Simply Full of Delight.
Kids will enjoy creating their own bear hat craft with this free template.
All they need to do is color, cut, and assemble and you’ll have a whole classroom full of cute little bears!
2) Teddy Bear Coloring Pages
Need a simple bear themed activity? These free printable Teddy Bear Coloring Pages are perfect!
You can find a Teddy Bear Picnic coloring page, a bear holding a heart and a bear with an ice cream cone. What a fun addition to your lesson plans!
3) Bear Paper Bag Puppet
How cute is this Bear Paper Bag Puppet?!
Kids can color, cut and paste to make their own sweet bear puppets to play with. It’s such a simple craft with the free printable.
Plus, you’re sure to see imaginations come alive as kids create their own puppet shows.
4) Lacing Watermelon Craft
What’s a picnic without watermelon?! You can find this simple Lacing Paper Watermelon Craft here on my blog.
Kids can lace the watermelon rind with green yarn and add seeds to their slice of watermelon. Cute!
5) Paper Plate Bear Craft
This Paper Plate Bear Craft is by Living Life and Learning.
Kids will enjoying painting the bear brown and adding a sweet face to this simple bear craft! You probably have all the basic supplies needed.
6) Bear Sensory Bin
This Bear Sensory Bin idea is by Fun-A-Day. There’s items to scoop, build, and sort.
This brown bears sensory play idea works well for a bear unit or of course, our teddy bear picnic party.
Kids will enjoy plenty of pretend play and have a wonderful time with this cool idea.
7) Toilet Paper Tube Bear
This Toilet Paper Roll Bear Craft is by Simple Everyday Mom.
Kids will love creating their own little bear! It’s such a fun idea for your teddy bear picnic craft.
8) Sprite Gummy Bears
These Frozen Sprite Gummy Bears from Mama Likes to Cook are sure to be a hit!
I love that they are a fun snack but also, they are kind of a science experiment!
What a fun idea for your annual teddy bear picnic.
9) DIY Teddy Bear Cookies
Aren’t these adorable?!?! Learn how to make these DIY Teddy Bear Cookies over at Fantabulosity.
You’ll be surprised how easy they are! What a fun addition to your Teddy Bear Picnic!
10) Bear Handprint Craft
This cute Bear Handprint Craft is by Simple Everyday Mom.
Handprint crafts are a classic staple for preschool and kindergarten age kids.
This one is so cute and it’s simplified with the free template.
Perfect for your bear theme!
11) B is for Bear Craft
Check out this B is for Bear Craft by Paper Heart Family.
Young children can practice their cutting skills and fine motor skills with this simple project.
It’s perfect for your picnic and reminding little ones that Bear starts with the letter B!
12) Watermelon Sensory Bin
Need a fun sensory idea for your picnic theme? This Watermelon Sensory Bin is a great addition to your Teddy Bears Picnic.
Kids can scoop the rice, add seeds and create slices of watermelon.
It can be used as a math activity as well with the free printable cards.
It’s also a clean sensory bin that the kids’ own teddy bears will be safe next to.
13) Cute Teddy Bear Cookies
Check out these super Cute Teddy Bear Cookies by Easy Party Eats.
They are easy to assemble and make an adorable addition to your Teddy Bear theme!
14) Bear Cookies with Marshmallow Faces
These simple Bear Cookies with Marshmallow Faces are by Mama Likes to Cook.
This no-bake cookie is a fun idea for kids to assemble themselves! Love it!
15) Torn Paper Bear Craft
Looking for a simple bear craft?
Check out this Torn Paper Bear Craft from This Tiny Blue House.
Tearing paper is a great way to work on fine motor development and a great activity for Teddy Bear Picnic Day.
It’s so easy with the free printable template.
16) More Teddy Bear Snack Ideas
Every Teddy Bear Picnic needs plenty of snacks! We love using these Albanese Gummy Bears because they are gluten free and so delicious!
Seriously, I don’t think I’ve ever had a better gummy bear!
Also, I’ve shared some adorable cookie ideas above, but if you don’t have time to make cookies, you can find bear shaped cookies like Teddy Grahams at the store.
17) Bear Hunt
Looking for fun games for picnic time? Try the classic Going on a Bear Hunt! So easy and fun for Prek & Kindergarten students.
18) Bear Dance Party
Get your students and their special guest bears up and moving with a Dance Party. You can play fun music while they kids dance with their stuffed friend.
What a fun way to end your Teddy Bear day! Don’t forget to play a Teddy Bear Picnic Song!
I hope you found some amazing ideas to add to your teddy bear’s picnic!
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