I have some fun ant insect facts and a free exploring the secret life of ant printable you can download at the bottom. Also, look at my pages Free Kids Insect Unit Study and Free Ant Unit Study for more fun ideas.
Ants may be tiny, but they are some of the busiest and strongest creatures on Earth!
There are more than 12,000 kinds of ants around the world. Some ants are red, some are black, and some can even be green!

Did you know ants can carry things much heavier than themselves? Some ants can lift up to 50 times their own body weight!
Ants do not talk with words like people do. Instead, they use smells called pheromones. They leave scent trails to help other ants find food.
BOOKS & RESOURCES ABOUT ANTS FOR KIDS
Next, look at these fun books and resources for kids about ants.
9 Ant Books & Resources For Kids
Add some of these fun books about ants to your home library.
Did you ever wonder where an ant goes when it disappears into an anthill? Underneath the hill, there are miles of tunnels and hundreds of rooms!
In this Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children (NSTA/CBC), Arthur Dorros uses simple, easy-to-understand words and colorful illustrations to guide early readers on the life of a harvester ant—and even shows readers how to build their own ant farms.
This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:
Not mighty in size, but mighty in resourcefulness and industry, the ant has crawled the earth since prehistoric times. It has dwelt in rainforest tree trunks and acorns of oak trees, beneath logs, and under sidewalks. It has protected forests by capturing insects, cleared weeds away from acacia trees, and by growing gardens has released important nutrients into the soil. Seed lifters, dirt diggers, social beings, ants have the most advanced brain of all insects! So watch where you step, especially on a warm day: a small but mighty ant may be underfoot.
Exactly as the title implies. A description of the daily routine of an ant's life cycle.
Please note that this book is not for toddlers. It is better for children ages 8 and up.This engaging and informative book introduces kids to the world of ants.This fun book is packed with cool facts, illustrations, and pictures of ants.It's perfect for inspiring kids to learn more about these amazing creatures. Whether it's a science fair project, a report, or for pure enjoyment, this book is a great source of information for the ant enthusiast.
- Educational Journey: The Life Cycle of an Ant Set takes children on an enlightening journey from the tiny white eggs to the industrious adult ants. The set includes figurines depicting four stages: egg, larvae, pupae, and adult ant.
- Realistic Representation: The set accurately mirrors the development stages and colors of ants, making it a powerful educational tool that blends learning and play.
Ants are scurrying, social creatures with unique abilities to carry huge loads, work as a team, and fiercely protect their colony. This book gives you a microscopic look into the hidden world of ants, answering all your big questions about our small, hardworking neighbors. Learn fun facts about flat headed Turtle Ants, wide-eyed Gigantiops, and many more. Explore colorful photos and cool profiles on how big each ant is, what they eat, where they're found, and more!
Down beneath the ground they are herded, to the city under the back steps and the complex world of the ant colony. Here where the haughty Queen rules with an iron hand, each of her subjects has a vital role to perform, and Jill and Craig are put to work. But no sooner had they become involved in the daily routine of the colony when an army of red ants sweeps down, threatening the destruction of the city and its
inhabitants, including Jill and Craig!
Evelyn Sibley Lampman's exciting fantasy, sure to ignite an interest in nature, accurately explores the fascinating hierarchy of the ant world.
Avon the snail has never had an adventure. And adventure, he has heard, is the key to a happy life. So with his new friend Edward the ant, Avon sets out on a journey to find the excitement his life has been missing.This modern fable is filled with funny--and profound--insights about the meaning of things . . . great and small.
A clear, simple text and full-color, richly detailed artwork journey inside an ant colony to provide a close-up look at the lives, behavior, and life cycle of this fascinating insect.
Also, look at these hands-on insect activities.
MORE HANDS-ON FUN ANT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES
- How To Make A Fun Ant Farm : Mason Jar Craft
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- 8 Insect Fun Facts About Texas For Kids | Easy Dragonfly Craft
And look what is included in this mini unit.
ABOUT ANT MINI UNIT FREE PRINTABLE
- Lesson 1 What are ants?
- Lesson 2 Ant life cycle?
- Lesson 3 Inside an ant colony.
- Lesson 4 How ants communicate & work together
- Lesson 5 Why ants matter (ecosystem and impact)

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