08 April 2013

Hey, Little Ant!

I’ve been slacking on remembering to bring my camera to school, so I keep forgetting to snap some pics of what we’ve been up to!  We’ve been goin’ buggy these last couple of weeks and I just wanted to quickly share some of our writing “ant”ics :)

We started our little insect unit learning about our favorite little picnic pests. We read a few little non-fiction books about ants and then followed it up with one of the cutest fiction stories, “Hey, Little Ant” by Phillip and Hannah Hoose.  LOVE this book!!

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We did a little response to text writing craftivity to pull it all together.  Y’all…these crack me RIGHT up!!!!  HA!!  The kids did a great job writing their own ending(s) to the story!

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We’re continuing our study on insects this week, so I can’t wait to come back with more!!  In the meantime, here’s a little freebie incase you’d like something else to add to your files :)

Hey Little Ant

If you’re looking for some insect activities for your kids, check out these fabulous resources from some of my sweet friends!

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37 comments:

  1. hsamuelsonApril 8, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    This is such a great idea and I love the story! The link to the craftivity is not working for me :(
    Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Cara CarrollApril 8, 2013 at 6:42 PM

      BOO Heidi! Just checked it and it works on my end. Darnit! Try clicking the pic again and see if that helps!!! I'll try some troubleshooting on my end!!!

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  2. testApril 8, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    This is adorable!! Thank you! :)

    Mary
    Mrs. Lirette's Learning Detectives

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  3. Special Teacher for Special KidsApril 8, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    I love this book!!! I have been observed doing this story and I also have the listening center.

    This is a cute addition.

    Thank you

    Iteachkidsabc@gmail.com
    :o) V.
    Special Teacher for Special Kids

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  4. A. MonroeApril 8, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    My kids love this book too.
    I really love the expressions on the ants' faces. So funny.

    School Is a Happy Place

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  5. Allison @ Room Mom 101April 8, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I have this book and love it. I can't wait to try this writing activity with my kiddos! Thank you for the freebie!!
    Allison
    www.room-mom101.blogspot.com

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  6. Oceans of First Grade FunApril 8, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Thanks for the freebie!!! So cute....love it!
    Yolanda
    Oceans of First Grade Fun

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  7. RealOCteachersApril 8, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    The ant craftivity is so cute. Your students' writing looks awesome!

    The REAL Teachers of Orange County

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  8. alwayskindergartenApril 8, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    One of my favorite books! Thank you so much for the freebie!
    -Andrea
    simmonsa1@sfusd.edu

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  9. Stacy April 8, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    So happy to see this tonight... what a super cute idea! Thank you for the freebie... this fits in so well with units we cover in 1st grade here!
    Stacy
    Funky Fresh Firsties

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  10. Second-grade-aliciousApril 8, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks for the great idea!

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  11. KristineApril 8, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Thank you for sharing! Your students' writing is awesome!

    Kristine
    Kristine's Book Reviews

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  12. CeciliaApril 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Love your freebie! Thank you!

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  13. DanaApril 8, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    I saw this when you posted on Instagram earlier and was hoping you would offer it up! So excited to do this. Yours turned out precious! Thanks for the freebie!

    Polka Dots, Checks and Stripes

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  14. Love to LearnApril 8, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Love that book! Thanks for sharing the freebie, it looks fantastic!

    Love to Learn

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  15. AmyApril 8, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    I can't wait to do this. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Mrs. GriffithApril 8, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    We read this story every year when we talk about insects. The kids definitely LOVE this book and I definitely LOVE this writing craftivity!!

    Lindsay
    For the Love of First Grade

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  17. Lisa MattesApril 8, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Awwww - Cara - too fun! I adore that book for sooo many teaching points and that little craftivity is absolutely darling!!
    Smiles - Lisa
    Growing Firsties

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  18. Collaboration CutiesApril 8, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    How cute is this? We use Hey Little Ant in 4th grade for opinion writing and my kiddos will love this craftivity (they are never too old for a craftivity!!!) Thank you so much for sharing this!

    Amanda
    Collaboration Cuties

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  19. icesk8abcApril 8, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    I love this story! My students performed it as a reader's theater at the school's talent show this year. We also went to several grade levels to perform for practice before the show. It is always fascinating to see hoe different grade levels vote to save or squish the ant.

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  20. Tiggeriffic 2nd GradersApril 8, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Very cute! Love the ant! I have this book and it's such a fun read aloud and now I have a fun activity to go with it! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  21. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Hi Cara, this is adorable!! Can you please tell me is that a CC font you used in the directions on the freebie? I love that font!! Thanks so much!
    ✿Sue✿
    ✿Science for Kids Blog✿

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  22. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Thank you Cara! Love it! I also need to get your email address, so I can get you set up to blog for me next week. :0)
    Thanks!!
    Kyp
    (teacheskids@yahoo.com)

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  23. TabithaApril 9, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Thanks for the freebie!

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  24. Molly April 9, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Thanks so much, Cara! This is absolutely perfect for the ants that just arrived in my classroom today!!

    Molly
    Lucky to Be in First

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  25. Michelle HudgeonsApril 9, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    As always....adorable!!!!!

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  26. Heather's HeartApril 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    I love this...Does your brain EVER turn off???!!!??? You are so stinkin' cute and creative.

    Heather
    Heather's Heart

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  27. LaurieApril 10, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    THANKS for sharing. I tried it out with my class today and they turned out SO cute!!

    Laurie
    First Grade Lyons' Den

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  28. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    As always, your freebies don't disappoint! Thank you Cara!

    Teaching in the Tongass

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  29. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Tried the smoothie! SO yum!

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  30. Samantha ♥April 22, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I LOVE THIS! I am starting my bug unit and this is a perfect addition. Thanks so much for your wonderful ideas! :)

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  31. Samantha ♥April 22, 2013 at 5:39 PM

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  32. SherylMay 5, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Thanks for the pattern. I love this book. It's the best book for teaching our Kinder Social Studies objective on using a decision-making model. Thanks again!

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  33. SherylMay 5, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Thanks for the pattern. I love this book. It's the best book for teaching our Kinder Social Studies objective on using a decision-making model. Thanks again!

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  34. msjonesjunctionMay 25, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    This is activity is absolutely adorable!! I might have to try to squeeze this in for next week! Thanks for the freebie!
    Crystal
    Ms. Jones’ Junction

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  35. UnknownMarch 9, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    Thanks for the freebie! My kids always love this story. I can't wait to see what kind of endings this year's group comes up with. :)

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  36. JenniferAugust 17, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    Really stinkin cute! Love how the end products turned out! Thank you!
    Rowdy in First Grade

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