Free Frog Activities for Kids

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10 Free Frog Activities for Kids

Frogs are fascinating creatures that capture the curiosity of young learners! Teaching about frogs can be both fun and educational, especially when you incorporate hands-on and interactive activities. Whether you're working with 1st, 2nd, or 3rd graders, these 10 free frog activities will help your students explore the life cycle, habitats, and unique characteristics of frogs in an engaging way. Best of all, every activity requires no extra preparation, so you can read and use them right away!

1. Frog Rhyming Words (ELA)

Write the word 'frog' on the board and ask students to come up with words that rhyme with it. Write down their answers and discuss how rhyming words sound similar.

2. Frog Jump Counting (Math)

Ask students to stand up and jump like frogs while counting aloud. You can choose to count by 1s, 2s, 5s, or 10s to practice skip counting while getting some movement in!

3. Frog Facts Brainstorm (ELA/Science)

Have students brainstorm everything they know about frogs. Write their ideas on the board and discuss why frogs are unique. This activity builds background knowledge and vocabulary.

4. Frog Life Cycle Discussion (Science)

Lead a quick discussion about the frog life cycle. Use simple language to explain the stages: egg, tadpole, froglet, and adult frog. Have students repeat the stages back to you for reinforcement.

Life Cycle of a Frog  (Amazon)

5. Frog Movement Patterns (Math)

Students mimic frog movements (hopping, leaping, sitting still) in a pattern you create (e.g., hop, hop, sit). Challenge them to create their own movement patterns to share.

6. Frog Life Cycle Chant (Science/ELA)

Teach a simple chant: "Egg, tadpole, froglet, frog—Watch them grow and hop along!" Repeat together while acting out the stages. Better yet, let them create chants with partners or in small groups!

7. Frog Word Search (ELA)

On the board, write a few words related to frogs (like 'pond', 'jump', 'fly'). Challenge students to find smaller words within each larger word. This builds vocabulary and phonemic awareness.

8. Describing Frogs (ELA)

Ask students to describe what frogs look like, how they move, and where they live. Write their descriptive words on the board and turn it into a class poem.

Frog Shirt (Amazon)

9. Counting Frog Jumps (Math)

Ask one student to jump like a frog while the class counts. Repeat with a few different students and compare the number of jumps made by each.

10. Frog Life Cycle Story (ELA)

As a class, come up with a short story about a frog growing up. Start with an egg and move through each stage, letting students suggest ideas. This builds narrative skills and science understanding.

Printable Resource:

If you’re looking for a hands-on activity to bring your frog lesson to life, download my Frog Life Cycle Craft! This activity includes a frog life cycle diagram and a spinner wheel, perfect for science interactive notebooks or a bulletin board. Students will color, cut, paste, and assemble the spinner to showcase the stages of a frog’s life. It’s designed specifically for 1st and 2nd graders, as well as special education science students.

Ready to download and make your frog lessons unforgettable? Grab your Frog Life Cycle Craft today!

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