Video: Aesop fable · The Ant and the Grasshopper 2
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"The Ants and the Grasshopper" is a retelling of Aesop's fable in storybook format. The video is suitable for preschool to elementary grades, ages 3 to 8.

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Visit related ANT and GRASSHOPPER lesson plans and printable activities for preschool, kindergarten and early elementary grades.

The Ant and the Grasshopper
Coloring Book

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The Ant and the Grasshopper

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"The Ant and the Grasshopper"
· Short Version [PDF] [Short Video]

Three effective discussion questions for young children about a fable or fairy tale:

1. "Who was your favorite character and why?"
2. "What lesson do you think the main characters learned?"
3. "Can you tell me about a time when you had to be patient/brave/kind like the characters in the story?"