This great lesson plan incorporates math, reading, writing, and even science! Students will love this silly story and will see the greatness of multiplication through the foods that the sneaky ants are stealing from the picnic. A free YouTube link to the book being read aloud with pictures is also included.*OPERATIONS & ALGEBRAIC THINKINGINCLUDED:- Lesson Plan- 3rd - 5th Grade Standards & Grade Level Focuses - Could easily be altered for younger or older grade levels!- Mathematical Ideas