Brightstars 12th Aug Picnic Day (HAF)

When children help prepare food and then share a picnic, it becomes a powerful learning and social experience that supports many areas of development.

? 1. Learning life skills
Teaches children basic cooking and food preparation skills
Helps them understand where food comes from
Builds early knowledge of healthy eating choices
? 2. Practical and motor skills
Improves hand–eye coordination (cutting soft foods, spreading, assembling)
Develops fine motor skills through mixing and handling food
Encourages safe use of simple kitchen tools
? 3. Social development
Encourages teamwork when preparing and sharing tasks
Builds communication skills (“Can you pass that?”, “Let’s share this”)
Helps children learn cooperation and patience
? 4. Emotional wellbeing
Creates a fun, relaxed, and positive experience
Builds confidence and independence in preparing food
Strengthens friendship and bonding during shared meals
? 5. Healthy eating habits
Encourages children to try new fruits and healthy foods
Helps them understand balanced meals
Makes healthy eating more enjoyable and familiar

As we will be spending time outdoors, please provide your child with a named change of clothes and named sun cream. We also ask that children come dressed in appropriate clothing for the weather."
Please can all children bring a water bottle
and summer hat
children can bring a soft toy