PaginePaginepagineapp.comAll summer, an ant carried seeds to her home.
A cricket played music and laughed. "Why work so hard?"
When winter came, the ant had plenty to eat.
The cricket was hungry and cold.
The ant shared a little food, and the cricket promised to plan ahead next year.
Retell it. Draw and write.
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Free beginning middle end printable for K & Grade 1 (The Ant's Plan): listen to the fable “The Ant's Plan” and retell its beginning, middle and end. Skill: Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness). Level: Kindergarten & Grade 1 — also great for Reception / EYFS (UK) and Foundation (Australia).
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It is designed for Kindergarten & Grade 1 (ages 5–7), but use it with any child who is ready.
Retells a story with a beginning, middle and end (first-grade readiness).
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