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The Elephant and the Ant

In a jungle green and lush, Where animals roam and rush, There lived an elephant so grand, Strong and mighty across the land. One day, an ant crawled on the ground, Tiny and small, it could hardly be found, The elephant stared and stomped in fright, Unaware of the lesson hidden in their fight.

In a jungle green and lush,
Where animals roam and rush,
There lived an elephant so grand,
Strong and mighty across the land. One day, an ant crawled on the ground,
Tiny and small, it could hardly be found,
The elephant stared and stomped in fright,
Unaware of the lesson hidden in their fight.

"Hey there, ant! You better retreat, For I am the strongest, can't you see? Your tiny size won't save the day, I'll easily chase you away!" But the ant, brave and calm, Smiled and said with a gentle charm, "Dear elephant, wait and listen to me, There's a lesson here for you to see."

"Hey there, ant! You better retreat,
For I am the strongest, can't you see?
Your tiny size won't save the day,
I'll easily chase you away!" But the ant, brave and calm,
Smiled and said with a gentle charm,
"Dear elephant, wait and listen to me,
There's a lesson here for you to see."

The elephant paused, curiosity arose, As the ant spoke and gently chose, "Patience, my friend, is what I bring, A lesson about fractions, let me sing!" "1 whole elephant, strong and true, Facing 1/4 ant, small but clever too, We may seem different, far apart, But patience helps unite our heart."

The elephant paused, curiosity arose,
As the ant spoke and gently chose,
"Patience, my friend, is what I bring,
A lesson about fractions, let me sing!" "1 whole elephant, strong and true,
Facing 1/4 ant, small but clever too,
We may seem different, far apart,
But patience helps unite our heart."

The elephant pondered, understanding grew, As fractions seemed clearer, out of the blue, He realized that size doesn't define, The strength of friendship so divine. From that day on, they became best of friends, Teaching each other, crossing their defense, Together they proved, big and small, Can conquer obstacles and stand tall.

The elephant pondered, understanding grew,
As fractions seemed clearer, out of the blue,
He realized that size doesn't define,
The strength of friendship so divine. From that day on, they became best of friends,
Teaching each other, crossing their defense,
Together they proved, big and small,
Can conquer obstacles and stand tall.

So remember this tale, my young friend, Patience and fractions go hand in hand, Be kind to all, no matter their size, And watch friendships bloom as a big surprise!

So remember this tale, my young friend,
Patience and fractions go hand in hand,
Be kind to all, no matter their size,
And watch friendships bloom as a big surprise!

Reflection Questions

  • What is the lesson taught in the story?
  • How did the ant help the elephant understand fractions?
  • What does the story teach us about friendship?

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