Once upon a time, in a forest, there lived an ant, a bear, a rabbit, a fox, and a blue jay. One day, the weather changed from warm to cold. The ant was prepared and had stored food for winter. The bear went into hibernation. The rabbit burrowed underground to keep warm. The fox found a den to protect himself from the cold. The blue jay flew south to find warmth. They all survived the winter and when spring came, they were happy to see the warm weather again. The end.

Reflections

• What was the weather like before winter?
• How did each animal survive the cold winter days?
• Why did the blue jay fly south?
• What happened when spring came?