Sorting Picnic Baskets Activity Set

The Sorting Picnic Baskets Activity Set is a delightful way to introduce children aged 3-7 years to foundational learning concepts through imaginative play. This engaging 32-piece set features 10 colourful picnic baskets, each hiding a surprise food item inside. Children will love opening the lids to discover what's inside as they explore sorting, matching, counting, and colour recognition.

Perfect for independent learning or small group activities, this set also supports the development of fine motor skills as children grasp, lift, and sort the pieces. The included full-colour activity guide doubles as a picnic blanket, adding a playful thematic element that encourages pretend play and collaborative learning.

Includes: 32-piece set with 10 picnic baskets, 10 food surprises, and a full-colour activity guide/picnic blanket

Educational Benefits:

• Reinforces colour identification, matching, and sorting by attributes
• Supports counting and early numeracy through engaging hands-on activities
• Builds fine motor strength and coordination through lifting lids and manipulating small items
• Encourages imaginative role-play and communication through themed activities

Classroom & play activity ideas:

• Set up a picnic-themed sorting station where children sort by colour, shape, or food type
• Use the baskets for simple counting games-e.g., œHow many baskets have red food?
• Incorporate into dramatic play scenarios like a teddy bear picnic or restaurant role-play
• Have children describe the items they discover to build language and descriptive vocabulary

Safety & Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 3-7 years
• Made from durable, child-safe materials suitable for repeated classroom and home use
• Easy to clean and store; promotes inclusive learning through tactile, visual, and imaginative play