Bring spring and summer picnic adventures to your classroom with this fun, easy, and low-prep picnic ants art project! Students draw their own gingham picnic blanket using a highlighter, then add hand-drawn ants with a black marker for a charming finished piece. Perfect for spring art lessons, early finishers, or a show-stopping bulletin board display.

What's Included:

• Picnic ants template with all instructions printed directly on the sheet — no separate instruction page needed!

Why You Will Love This Project:

• Simple & Low Prep – Print and go, no extra prep required
• Self-Contained – Instructions are printed right on the template
• Fast to Complete – Perfect for larger groups and busy classrooms
• Stunning Display – Finished pieces look incredible together on a bulletin board
• Drawing Skills – Kids practice pattern-making and observational drawing

Perfect For:

• Spring and summer art lessons
• Classroom or hallway bulletin board displays
• Art centers or early finishers
• Sub plans (completely self-directed!)
• Large group projects

Simple Process:

• Use a highlighter (or wide tip markers) to draw horizontal lines across the square, then add vertical lines to create a gingham check pattern
• Draw ants using a black marker — 3 dots for the body, 6 legs, and antennae
• Cut it out

Preview the product to see the full project.

Materials Needed: Highlighter, black marker, pencil, and scissors.