Hi friends! One thing you should know about me, is that I absolutely LOVE Dollar Tree when it comes to my kid craft needs {side note – I use to work at one as a cashier, while in high school}
You seriously can’t go wrong with their prices {hello ONE dollar} and I always seem to have a cart full of stuff that really comes in handy for our homeschooling needs.
Last Halloween I happen to come across these black plastic ants in their party aisle. Although they are extremely creepy and I really didn’t have a plan for them back then, they had to come home with me.
After hiding them in a plastic container for a few months, now they are the perfect pieces for the Counting Ants Game that I’m sharing with you all today.
In the past, these types of DIY preschool games have been really popular on my blog and I really hope you take the time to print this picnic themed one off & play it with your child today!
To assemble this simple Counting Ants Game, all you need to do is download the free printable file below – then laminate, grab some plastic ants and find a good space to set up shop.
To play, simply have children identify the number on the food pieces and place the correct amount of “ants” on them. Then repeat over and over again or change it up as you see fit! The possibilities are endless – I just set up the basic framework for you on this busy bag idea!
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Counting Ants Game Craft Supplies:
* White Cardstock
* Printer
* Laminator & Sheets
* Printable {Download 1 & 2}
* Plastic Ants/Picnic Napkins
Directions:
* First download {1 & 2} and print the Counting Ant Game printable file in color, on white cardstock.
* Trim out each piece and laminate them.
* To play – have children identify the number on the food pieces and place the correct number of plastic ants on them. Repeat, taking turns or switching things up as you see fit. Since your sheet is laminated, you can also skip the above step and have children decorate the printable with dry-erase markers, then wiping away for each turn.
If you are looking for even MORE busy bag ideas and learning games – be sure to check out these posts! And “if” you decide to make this easy & fun counting game idea, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!
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Stacey Gibbon says
Hi Shannan – I know which craft/image you are speaking of. Unfortunately it was never a free printable on my site. I bought those robot cutouts at Dollar Tree that year. Sorry I’m not such help! My best suggestion is to check out the bulletin board aisle at your local Dollar Tree. It’s usually right there where the pens and pencils are. That’s where I found the robot cutouts and maybe you will have luck finding them too! Good luck! -Stacey
Shannan Lowry says
Hi Stacey,
I’m a preschool teacher and I’m going to do a robot lesson. You had posted a robot bolt counting game. I’m unable to find the printable for the game and I’d love to have it out for my class for fine motor and counting. Where can I find the printable for the game?
Thank you,
Shannan