ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 ???? The Grasshopper and the Ants | Aesop’s Fables ???? Animated Story for Kids ????????
Once upon a time, on a lovely spring day, a grasshopper was having fun in a big, green field. He saw a line of ants marching by, each carrying a seed.
“Where are you going with those seeds?” the grasshopper asked one of the ants.
“We’re taking these seeds to our nests,” squeaked the ant.
“But it’s such a beautiful day,” said the grasshopper. “Come and have fun with me!”
“No,” said the ant. “You should come work with us. Winter will be long and snowy. You should start storing food now.”
“Why worry about winter? It’s only spring, and there’s lots of food everywhere,” said the grasshopper, munching on a big blade of grass.
All through spring, the grasshopper did nothing but eat, sleep, and play. He got quite chubby.
One summer day, the grasshopper saw the ants again. They were carrying grains of wheat.
“Where are you going with all that wheat?” the grasshopper asked.
“We are taking it to our nest to save for winter,” said one of the ants. “You should gather some wheat too. Winter will be long and snowy.”
“I have all the food I need right now,” said the grasshopper. “Why worry about winter? It’s still summer.”
All summer, the grasshopper continued to eat, sleep, and play. He got even chubbier.
One day, the grasshopper noticed leaves falling from the trees. Autumn had arrived. Among the leaves, he saw the ants again, carrying kernels of corn.
“Where are you going with that corn?” the grasshopper asked one of the ants.
The ant replied, “We are taking it to our nest to save for winter. You should gather some corn too. Winter will be long and snowy.”
“That’s too much work,” said the grasshopper. “Winter isn’t here yet, and when it comes, I’m sure I’ll find some food.”
A few weeks later, winter came, and snow began to fall, just as the ants had said. The snow was very deep. But the ants were cozy in their nests with plenty of food.
The grasshopper, however, had trouble finding food. He was very hungry and sad all winter. By the time winter ended, the grasshopper had learned an important lesson: it’s important to prepare for the future.
Work today for what you will need tomorrow.
The End
Ants and Grasshoppers in Your Backyard: Go outside with a grown-up and look for ants or grasshoppers. Watch what they are doing. Are the ants carrying anything? Are the grasshoppers hopping around? Draw a picture of what you see and share it with your class. Talk about how the ants and grasshoppers are similar or different from the story.
Plan Your Day: Just like the ants, let’s plan for our day! Make a simple schedule with your teacher or parent. Include time for work (like school or chores) and time for play. Discuss why it’s important to have both work and play in your day. How does planning help you feel ready for tomorrow?
Winter Preparation Game: Pretend you are an ant preparing for winter. Gather small objects from around your home or classroom, like buttons or beads, and pretend they are seeds. Work with a friend to collect and store them in a “nest” (a small box or container). Afterward, talk about how it felt to prepare and why it’s important to be ready for the future.
**Sanitized Transcript: The Grasshopper and the Ants**
Once upon a time, on a warm spring day, a grasshopper was playing in a grassy green field when he noticed a line of ants marching along, carrying seeds.
“Where are you going with that big load?” the grasshopper asked one of them.
“We’re taking these seeds to our nests,” squeaked the ant.
“But it’s such a beautiful day,” said the grasshopper. “Come and have fun with me!”
“No,” said the ant. “I think you should come work with us. It’s going to be a long winter with lots of snow. You’d better start storing your food now.”
“Why worry about the winter? It’s only spring, and there is lots of food everywhere,” said the grasshopper as he chewed on a large blade of grass.
All through the spring, the grasshopper did nothing except eat, sleep, and play. He became quite fat.
One day during the summer, the grasshopper saw the long line of ants again. They were all carrying grains of wheat.
“Where are you going with all that wheat?” the grasshopper asked.
“We are taking it to our nest to save for winter,” said one of the ants. “You should gather some wheat too. It’s going to be a long winter with lots of snow.”
“I have all the food that I need right now,” said the grasshopper. “Why worry about winter? It’s still summer.”
All summer, the grasshopper did nothing but eat, sleep, and play. He became even fatter.
One day, the grasshopper noticed that leaves were falling from the trees. Autumn had come. Among the leaves, he again saw the long line of ants, all carrying kernels of corn.
“Where are you going with that corn?” the grasshopper asked one of the ants.
The ant replied, “We are taking it to our nest to save for winter. You should gather some corn too. It’s going to be a long winter with lots of snow.”
“That’s too much work,” said the grasshopper. “Winter is not here yet, and when it comes, I am sure I will be able to find some food.”
A few weeks later, winter came, and the snow began to fall, just as the ants had predicted. The snow was very deep. This was not a problem for the ants, though; they were all snug in their nests with plenty of food to eat.
The grasshopper, however, had trouble finding food. He was very hungry and miserable all winter. By the time winter had ended, the grasshopper had learned a valuable lesson: it is important to prepare for the future.
**Moral of the story:** Work today for what you will need tomorrow.
**The End**
