How to Create an Indoor Picnic For Kids

An indoor family picnic and be a special lunch together with your family or even a dinner event. Make it a tradition or just enjoy this time together as the weather gets colder. It is a great way to remember summer, without worrying about snow or driving anywhere.

Instructions

1

Pack a basket with finger foods. Many foods kids already enjoy are (or can be turned into) finger foods. Crackers, cheese and chunks of fruit are a great blend of foods for a picnic. Add sandwiches cut into strips of four, making them finger sandwiches. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cucumber sandwiches or club sandwiches work well for an indoor picnic. Add juice boxes, small plates and napkins to the basket.

2

Carry the blanket and the basket and travel all around the house, with your family following you. This is entertaining for kids. Search out the best place in the house to have an indoor picnic. The living room is a great option but your kids may choose the bedroom floor. Go with what feels right.

3

Start your picnic. Have everyone grab a piece of the blanket to lay it out on the floor flat. Share in the work. Set up the basket in the center of the blanket and have everyone take a seat on the blanket.

4

Hand everyone a plate. Dish out your picnic items. While you are eating, enjoy each other's company. An indoor picnic is a great way for a family to reconnect. Talk to each other about the day, wishes, hopes and dreams. Make up stories or do other picnic-like activities that can be done inside. This is the fun of an indoor picnic.

5

Clean up when everything is gone and the picnic is over. Have everyone help out. Thank your family members for coming and invite them to come again. They may want to enjoy this family gathering indoors more often than you expect.