Download Free Coloring Pages:
Printed ant coloring pages Scissors Glue or tape Popsicle sticks or straws Markers or crayons
Steps: Fun Tip: Make puppet shows much more interesting by building a little stage out of a shoebox. Children find it great! For more ideas on creating puppet shows, visit Youtube.com.
2. Ant Finger Puppets
Materials Needed:
Ant coloring pages Scissors Double-sided tape or glue Small paper loops
Steps: Pro Tip: On little hands, the puppets feel softer and last longer if you use felt rather than paper! For more creative puppet-making ideas, check out PBS.org.
3. Ant-Inspired Crown
Materials Needed:
Printable ant coloring pages Construction paper Scissors Tape or glue
Steps: Fun Tip: To give the ants even more expression, add small googly eyes!
4. Ant-Themed Greeting Cards
Materials Needed:
Printable ant coloring pages Cardstock or construction paper Glue Markers
Steps: Pro Tip: For relatives and teachers, these make fantastic thank-you notes!
5. Ant Storyboard
Materials Needed:
Ant coloring pages Scissors Glue A large poster board
Steps:
Fun Tip: Give the ants speech bubbles and create a comic-style narrative from there. It’s a fantastic approach to mix art with narrative!
6. Ant Mobile for Room Décor
Materials Needed:
Printable ant coloring pages String or yarn A small stick or hanger Hole puncher
Steps: Pro Tip: Some of the ants should be painted glow-in-the-dark so they would illuminate at night. Mike kept his phone close to his bed and loved this concept!
7. Ant Maze Game
Materials Needed:
Printable ant coloring pages A large piece of cardboard Glue Markers Small buttons or beads
Steps: If your children enjoy puzzles, make several mazes and trade them for a never-ending challenge!
8. Ant Handprint Art
Materials Needed:
Ant coloring pages Paint (washable) Construction paper Markers
Steps: Safety Tip: Always paint in non-toxic, washable colors. Store baby wipes close for quick clean-ups. Above you have eight interesting crafts using my free printable ant coloring pages! Along with being enjoyable, these activities boost children’s fine motor coordination, creativity, and ability to solve problems. Tell me whether you try any of these crafts; I find it fascinating how creatively young people bring their ideas to life!
