As the weather begins to change and spring approaches, why not use frogs as a focus to explore the process of life, growth and development.
Adult-led activity
ON THE RECORD
Investigate and record the lifecycle of a frog.
Key learning intentions
* To observe changes
* To identify similarities and differences
Adult:child ratio 1:6.
RESOURCES
* Posters * picture books * photographs * frog figures * lifecycle figures * magnifying glasses * real-life examples if possible * A4 paper * larger paper (sugar paper is ideal) * pencils * coloured pencils * scissors 8 glue sticks Preparation
* For children capable of producing their own sketches for each stage of the lifecycle, divide the A4 paper into six equal sections and number the sections 1 to 6. On section 1, print the title of your book, The Lifecycle of a Frog. For children who need more support, add outlines of each stage of a frog's development in the remaining sections, for example: egg, tadpole, tadpole with two legs, tadpole with four legs, frog.
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