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F is for Frog *Letter T > Toad Animals > Amphibians > Endangered > Frogs and Toads Books > I Can Read About Frogs and Toads
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I Can Decorate a Frog & a Toad |
Learn all about frogs and toads
at the Franklin Institute with this great online story project
Something Froggy. Click on your choice of primary version
(K-3) or junior version. Along the way are various printable
resources and activities for different age levels (note some
external links are broken). Organize your frog and toad theme activities for a number of days: 1. What is an amphibian? Amphibians include frogs, toads and salamanders. 2. The Frog Cycle: the reproduction and growth development of frogs and toads Preschoolers: The frog cycle of a Red-Eyed Tree Frog Kindergarten to 2nd Grade: The Frog Cycle 3. The differences between a frog and a toad. 4. Where does the tree frog live? In the trees of the rainforest. Frederick, a bull frog lives in freshwater ponds, lakes, and marshes. (Forest | Wetlands) 5. Do an art or craft project to demonstrate: a. the differences between a toad and a frog by creating different textures and/or b. the frog cycle (metamorphosis) Activity: Read and discuss materials about amphibians from the online resources and books: 1. Read online resources or book to the point to where the child is interested. Engage the child in a related activity or craft and resume reading at a later time or on a different day. Here are a few suggested discussion questions: 1. What information about frogs and toads did you like the most? 2. What are the main differences between a frog and a toad? 3. What is a tadpole or pollywog? 4. Compare and contrast the "change" metamorphosis of frog to that of a butterfly. Note: From this point children ages 2 and over can participate: Activity: Viewing and Listening to Frogs and Toads Younger children can enjoy just looking at frog and toad images and listening to the sounds they make. Imitate the sounds. Visit here: National Geographic's Creature Feature: * American Bull Frog (freshwater ponds, lakes, and marshes) * Red-Eyed Tree Frog (rain forest) * Cane Toad (grasslands) Activity: Online Jigsaw Puzzle Activity Red-Eyed Tree Frog Skills: Problem solving skills, alphabet letter recognition, computer skills > using the mouse Here is an online jigsaw puzzle the children will enjoy featuring a red-eyed tree frog. The default puzzle is 6 pieces. Click on the Change Cut button to change shape and number of pieces. Activity: Crafts > I Can Decorate a Frog and a Toad (coloring pages or printable crafts) 1. This activity helps children to learn the physical differences between a frog and a toad in an simple art activity in which they can use a variety of materials and create different textures (sensory experience: smooth and bumpy) on a coloring page or printable craft. Activity: Alphabet Printable Lesson Plan Activities for > Letter F Frog or Letter T Toad Activity: Read a frog theme story, poem or song Visit the frog theme for online stories suitable for young children. Include a selection of children's literature from your local library. |
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