The Ant and the Cricket

You’ll explore a short poem that tells the story of a carefree cricket and a hardworking ant, teaching a timeless lesson about preparation and responsibility. This worksheet helps you understand how the poem uses simple rhyme to share an important moral message in a fun, engaging way. You’ll reflect on the importance of working hard today to be ready for tomorrow, and the consequences of ignoring good advice. Practice reading fluency, build strong vocabulary, and sharpen your thinking skills through relatable situations and questions. Perfect for poetry appreciation, moral debate, and creative responses like writing your own animal fable. Get ready to learn from nature’s tiniest teachers—because “The Ant and the Cricket” reminds you that being wise now makes every season easier to face.