Teddy Bears' Picnic ideas for OSHC
14 DIY activities for a teddy bears' picnic at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around 4 July or 14 February. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Ants on a Log Snack
Children make a classic bug-themed snack by filling celery sticks with spread and adding sultana ants.
Mindfulness Day · Mental Health Month · Wellbeing Wednesday +3Breathing Buddies
Children lie down with a soft toy on their tummy and watch it rise and fall as they practise slow, calm breathing.
Teddy Bears' Picnic · Toy Day · Show and Tell Day +1Bring Your Bear Parade
Children bring a favourite teddy or soft toy from home and introduce it to the group, sharing its name and story in a gentle parade.
Around the World Day · Teddy Bears' Picnic · Athletics Carnival +3Classic Picnic Games
Children play old-fashioned picnic games such as three-legged races, egg-and-spoon races and sack races.
Teddy Bears' Picnic · Dramatic Play Day · Book Week +1Going on a Bear Hunt
Children act out a bear hunt adventure, moving through pretend long grass, sticky mud, a river and a dark cave before racing home.
Friendship Day · Teddy Bears' Picnic · Cooking Day +1Heart Sandwiches
Children make sandwiches and cut them into heart shapes with cookie cutters to share.
Superhero Day · Obstacle Course Day · Ninja Obstacle Day +2Hero Training Obstacle Course
Children complete a timed course of crawling under webs, leaping box buildings and rescuing a teddy.
Teddy Bears' Picnic · Paper Crafts Day · Craft DayMini Woven Picnic Baskets
Children weave paper strips over and under to create tiny picnic baskets for their teddies, practising patterns and fine motor skills.
Teddy Making Day · Teddy Bears' Picnic · Park DayNew Bear Picnic
Children bring the bears they have made to a picnic on the oval, introducing them to friends and playing gentle games outdoors.
Teddy Bears' Picnic · Park Day · Backyard Play Day +1Picnic in the Park
Children spread out rugs, share their lunch and play classic picnic games outdoors, enjoying a relaxed day together in the fresh air.
Father's Day · Cooking Day · Teddy Bears' PicnicSnack Roll Platter
Children assemble filled bread rolls with simple fillings, inspired by a backyard barbecue, to share at a special-person celebration.
Teddy Making Day · Sewing Day · Craft Day +1Stuff and Name a Bear
Children stuff their own soft bear, or a sock bear, and write an adoption certificate giving it a name, birthday and personality.
Teddy Bears' Picnic · Cooking Day · Junior Chef ChallengeTeddy Bear Cupcakes
Children decorate cupcakes with icing, small biscuits for ears and simple features to make teddy bear faces for a picnic treat.
Teddy Bears' Picnic · Dramatic Play Day · What I Want to Be Day +1Teddy Bear Hospital
Children run a pretend teddy hospital, checking soft toys in at reception, giving checkups and wrapping bandages, building care and empathy.