Lessons from The Grasshopper and the Ants

The fable of the grasshopper and the ants teaches the importance of preparation. In spring and summer, the grasshopper plays while the ants work hard to gather food for winter. Despite warnings, the grasshopper continues to enjoy leisure. When winter arrives, the grasshopper struggles to find food, while the ants are well-prepared. The grasshopper learns the value of working today for future needs. The video concludes with a promotion for ABCmouse.com, highlighting its educational offerings.

What was the grasshopper doing when he first saw the ants?

• Flying

• Gathering food

• Playing in a grassy field

• Sleeping

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What did the ants suggest the grasshopper should do in spring?

• Build a nest

• Fly south

• Store food for winter

• Play with them

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How did the grasshopper spend his summer?

• Flying around

• Building a nest

• Gathering food

• Eating, sleeping, and playing

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What did the ants carry during the summer?

• Leaves

• Grains of wheat

• Seeds

• Corn kernels

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What season did the grasshopper notice when leaves started falling?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

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What did the ants carry during autumn?

• Leaves

• Seeds

• Corn kernels

• Grains of wheat

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What happened to the grasshopper when winter came?

• He found plenty of food

• He flew south

• He struggled to find food and was miserable

• He was warm and comfortable

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How did the ants fare during the winter?

• They struggled to find food

• They were snug in their nest with plenty of food

• They played in the snow

• They flew south

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What lesson did the grasshopper learn by the end of winter?

• To build a nest

• To fly south for winter

• To play more

• The importance of preparing for the future

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What is the moral of the story?

• Always ask for help

• Enjoy life and don't worry

• Work today for what you will need tomorrow

• Play today, work tomorrow

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