“Ant” explained in 4 pictures

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Children understand that ants are small insects, what their bodies are like, where they live, and what they do

An ant is a very small insect.
It has 6 legs.
On its head, it has thin antennae.

💬 What kind of insect is an ant?

An ant is a very small insect. It has 6 legs. On its head, it has thin antennae.

🤔 How many legs does an ant have?

Ants live together with their friends.
They sometimes make nests in the soil or under stones.
Inside the nest, there are many ants.

💬 Ants live with their friends

Ants live together with their friends. They sometimes make nests in the soil or under stones. Inside the nest, there are many ants.

Ants find food.
They sometimes carry small pieces of food back to the nest.
They may also walk along a path with their friends.

💬 Ants carry food

Ants find food. They sometimes carry small pieces of food back to the nest. They may also walk along a path with their friends.

🤔 What does it look like the ant is carrying?

Ants can be found in parks and gardens.
If you find one, let’s watch it quietly.
It is an insect with a small body that moves around a lot.

💬 When you find an ant

Ants can be found in parks and gardens. If you find one, let’s watch it quietly. It is an insect with a small body that moves around a lot.

🤔 What kind of path is the ant walking on?