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Cal Maps the Ants

Short-a phonics practice in a simple ant-trail story that is quick to print.

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Write a very short early reader story that strongly practices short "a" words.
Theme: Cal and Dad watch an ant trail through glass and map each turn.
Keep sentences short and repetitive. Avoid complex words.
Format: 8-page fold-and-staple booklet. Add optional illustration slots.

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