An Ant’s Busy Day
Early Primary Non-fiction Reading & Science Activity Bundle
A tiny world of science and discovery.
An ant carrying a seed. A tunnel beneath the soil. A leafy nest tucked among branches. There is so much to discover when we look closely.
An Ant’s Busy Day brings non-fiction reading and science together through richly illustrated information pages and playful response activities.
Children explore ant bodies, colony life, food, communication and the connections between ants and the living world.
Created for home-learning families, teachers and educators, this unit invites children to read with an adult, investigate pictures and diagrams, share ideas and show their understanding in different ways.
What’s included
Illustrated unit cover |
A colourful introduction to the world of ants. |
12 colour information pages |
Shared-reading passages, detailed illustrations, diagrams, vocabulary, Australian ant information and adult safety guidance. |
10 black-and-white response pages |
Varied comprehension and science activities with generous drawing spaces and minimal writing demands. |
Two-page Educator & Family Guide |
A learning map, shared-reading prompts, flexible participation options and safe observation guidance. |
25 A4 portrait pages in total.
Discover the world of ants
Explore ant body features, underground nests, colony roles, finding and carrying food, scent trails, life cycles and different kinds of ant homes. Australian context pages introduce local ants and safety considerations.
The learning continues with seed movement, soil tunnels, animal connections and opportunities to watch like a scientist.
Children finish by creating a mini fact book and sharing their discoveries.
More than questions on a worksheet
Children label, match, sequence, compare, trace, draw, predict and explain. They record observations, connect facts to pictures and words, and develop questions of their own.
The response pages offer different ways to participate.
Children can point, talk, draw, make a model or ask an adult to record their words, allowing understanding to be shared without lengthy written answers.
Designed for shared reading
The colour pages introduce scientific vocabulary through illustrations and adult-supported discussion. They are intended for shared reading, with opportunities for children to revisit familiar words and details.
Use one topic each week, explore several pages around a question, or return to a favourite discovery.
The activities can be spread across short sessions and adapted to suit individual children or groups.
Thoughtful printing and practical use
The colour pages use white backgrounds and black body text, with colour concentrated in the illustrations and headings.
Response pages are black and white, ready for children to personalise.
Live-ant observation is optional. Clear photographs and videos can support the activities, and outdoor learning should be supervised by an adult.
Invite children to look closely, follow their questions and discover the busy world beneath their feet.
