Letter A “Ants Picnic” Games for Kids (Free Printables)
Looking for a fun way to introduce the letter A? These adorable picnic-themed games are just the ticket!
Our Ants Picnic printable collection includes five educational games designed to build early literacy and math skills through hands-on, play-based learning.
Whether you’re teaching uppercase and lowercase “A,” working on counting, or introducing ordinal numbers, these free printables make learning irresistibly fun.
Perfect for preschoolers, kindergartners, and early learners, each game includes a reusable game board, game pieces, and simple instructions. Just print, cut, and laminate for endless rounds of play!
What’s Included in the Ants Picnic Game Set?
- 5 printable games with cut-and-play game pieces
- Game boards featuring cute ants and picnic themes
- Practice with uppercase/lowercase A, numbers 1–20, ten frames, and more
- Bonus variations for skill extension
- Instructions for each game included
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Game 1: The Ants Picnic – Letter Game
Skill Focus: Uppercase and lowercase A recognition
Write an uppercase or lowercase A at the top of the board and let your child match the correct game pieces. A fun way to strengthen letter recognition while helping the ants gather their picnic snacks!
Game 2: The Ants Picnic – Bonus Game
Using the same game board as the Letter Game or for Early Number recognition practice use the Number Game board.
Skill Focus: Counting and letter ID combo
Add an early math twist! Write a number and a letter (like “4 & a”)—kids will count and match that many corresponding letter pieces. A great way to reinforce counting and alphabet awareness at once.
Game 3: The Ants Picnic – Number Game
Skill Focus: Ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd…)
Use the guided board for early learners or switch to challenge mode for kids ready to sequence ordinal numbers independently. A flexible way to build number sense!
Game 4: The Ants Picnic – Advanced Numbers
Skill Focus: Ordinal numbers up to 20
This version extends the number fun all the way to 20. Great for older preschoolers or kindergartners who are ready to practice more advanced number ordering in a fun, visual way.
Game 5: The Ants Ten Frame Match Game
Skill Focus: Counting, ten frame recognition, early math
Players draw number cards and fill ten frames with small counters like beans or mini erasers. Includes bonus modes for addition, subtraction, or racing to fill the board. Perfect for building number fluency through play!
Tips for Using These Printables
- Laminate the game boards and pieces for reuse
- Store in individual baggies or pouches for easy cleanup
- Use dry-erase markers for writable game boards
- Substitute printable pieces with buttons, beans, or mini erasers
Perfect for…
- Letter A unit studies
- Preschool literacy and math centers
- Homeschool morning baskets
- Bug or picnic-themed lesson plans
- Reinforcing fine motor skills, letter recognition, and number concepts
These activities are a great way to combine alphabet learning, early math skills, and fine motor development in a single set of printables. And the best part? They’re completely free for email subscribers!
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She’s a homeschool graduate, mother of five, designer, and educator. Inspired by classic books, art, music, and nature, she creates thoughtful, engaging resources to support parents and educators in teaching with intention and wonder.
