Little Ant and the Cricket - S M R Saia

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Résumé :
When the cricket declares that ants aren't any fun, Little Ant sets out to prove him wrong. Soon, Little Ant is admired by the grasshoppers, the cockroaches, the katydids, and the crickets. But is trying to please everybody worth the cost? This is an original story that illustrates Aesop's moral: you can't please everyone. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Little Ant and the Cricket aligns with the following SEL themes: identifying feelings, social awareness/relationship skills, problem solving, understanding the consequences of actions, and respect for self and others. Parents and Educators, visit shelfspacebooks.com to download free companion resources for this book including lesson plans, worksheets, and coloring pages. About the Series The Little Ant Books are re-imaginings of Aesop's classic fables, teaching timeless lessons like appearances can be deceiving and one good turn deserves another. Brought to life by Tina Perko's vibrant and whimsical illustrations, the stories follow the bold and sometimes bossy Little Ant as he learns to manage and express his big feelings in a healthy and appropriate way. Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, empathy, teamwork, courage, and the importance of being yourself....

Biographie:
S.M.R. Saia is the author of two book series for children: the Little Ant Books (read aloud stories for ages 3 to 5) and the Gertie in the Garden books (garden-themed early reader chapter books for ages 6 to 9). Her professional experience in the book world includes owning a corporate book fair business and freelancing as a self-publishing coach. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in Liberal Arts from St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland. For the past several years she has worked developing English Language Arts Worksheets for K - 12, using creative strategies to present, teach, and provide students with an opportunity to practice grade-appropriate Language Arts concepts and skills....

Sommaire:
When the cricket declares that ants aren't any fun, Little Ant sets out to prove him wrong. Soon, Little Ant is admired by the grasshoppers, the cockroaches, the katydids, and the crickets. But is trying to please everybody worth the cost? This is an original story that illustrates Aesop's moral: you can't please everyone. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Little Ant and the Cricket aligns with the following SEL themes: identifying feelings, social awareness/relationship skills, problem solving, understanding the consequences of actions, and respect for self and others. Parents and Educators, visit shelfspacebooks.com to download free companion resources for this book including lesson plans, worksheets, and coloring pages. About the Series The Little Ant Books are re-imaginings of Aesop's classic fables, teaching timeless lessons like appearances can be deceiving and one good turn deserves another. Brought to life by Tina Perko's vibrant and whimsical illustrations, the stories follow the bold and sometimes bossy Little Ant as he learns to manage and express his big feelings in a healthy and appropriate way. Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, empathy, teamwork, courage, and the importance of being yourself. ...