The Ant and the Grasshopper
A grasshopper enjoys the warm days while an ant prepares for a different season.
A story to read together
The Ant and the Grasshopper
Take your time. Let the story unfold.
On a sunny summer day, an ant carried a seed along the path. Nearby, a grasshopper played a bright tune on a little fiddle. The ant was preparing for colder weather; the grasshopper was enjoying the warm afternoon.
Summer plans
Day after day, the ant gathered seeds and stored them in a dry place. The grasshopper practiced music, danced in the grass and sang with the birds.
The cold wind arrives
When autumn ended, a chilly wind swept across the field. The flowers were gone, and finding food became harder. The ant had supplies, but the grasshopper had very little.
A fair exchange
The grasshopper offered to play music in return. His tunes made the ant smile and reminded her that rest and joy matter too.
A balanced season
When spring returned, the friends worked together and left time for music. The ant learned to pause and enjoy a song; the grasshopper learned that a little planning makes hard days easier.
The end
After the final page
There is no single right answer. Invite young readers to notice, wonder and imagine.
How do the ant and grasshopper spend their time differently?
What might each character learn from the other?
What did the ant and the grasshopper learn from one another?
Make something: Make a simple week plan with time for a responsibility, a rest and something enjoyable.
