Friday, April 24, 2020


Today we will learn about the life cycle of a frog.

The Frog Life Cycle

1. Frogs start from eggs. 

2.  A frog egg grows into a  tadpole.

3. The tadpole grows into a froglet. 

4. Finally, the froglet grows into an adult frog. No more tail and now the frog has 4 legs. 

Story -

The Big Wide Mouthed Frog by Ana Martin Larranaga 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBTuedgaiJE

The Teeny Weeny Tadpole by Sheridan Cain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJTNcE1qO6g

Gross Motor/Outdoor -

I'm a Basket

Lying on mats on their stomach and bending their knees, get your child to hold on to their ankles and sway from side to side like a basket. This is a great exercise that stretches their muscles, and teaches coordination and balance. Children love these simple gross motor activities for preschoolers.

Ankle Walk

This is a great game for early childhood physical development. Get your child to hold their ankles with their hands and walk. This is a great way to improve their coordination and directional awareness. 

Video/Misc -

Print out the pictures and help your child put them in the correct order.  https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A18b86506-24eb-46e9-8618-f8fe49b5b01e

 
Tadpoles to Frogs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgCL3JenMCs

Music/Movement -

Little Tadpole  (Sung to: "Frere Jacques")

Little tadpole, Little tadpole

Lost his tail, lost his tail.

Now he has two feet

Now he has four feet

Look a frog!  Look a frog!  Jack Hartman- Metamorphosis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRTnN0TSDO4&list=PL8s-XyZmH7YSW9XNkZZrJMb6DNGofBEtw&index=3 Art - Paper Plate Frog https://ourkidthings.com/paper-plate-frog-craft/ Social/Emotional - Use Your Words Daniel Tiger- Use Your Words Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5D5Xfz_hjY Use Your Words - Social Lesson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtrSn8WwCa4 Have a great weekend! Show me what you are up to!!!