Read together
Deep in the garden, a colony of ants
Marched around in wavy lines, taking their chance
Their thorax and abdomen wiggled in sync
As they followed a scent, not once did they blink
One little ant got lost on the way
It wandered off course and started to sway
But a wise old ant came to its aid
Guiding it back to the colony's shade
The ant's journey wasn't over yet
It molted its skin and became a pupa, set
To grow and transform with time
Into a stronger ant, a worker in its prime
The moat surrounding the garden's plants
Protected them from tides and floods, but also from ants
So the ants, armed with their saliva, built a bridge
To cross the water, their spirits full of courage
But as they reached the other side, to their dismay
The plants were guarded by a giant, a scary display
So the ants returned to their colony, safe and sound
Ready to face the challenge another day, they were tightly bound.
Talk about it
Reflection
- What challenges did the ants face in the garden, and how did they overcome them?
- Why do you think the ants worked together to build a bridge across the moat?
- What would you do if you were a lost ant in the garden?
- Do you think it was smart of the ants to turn back when they faced a scary obstacle, or should they have kept going?
- What lesson did you learn from the story about teamwork and determination?