K2L13 Frog Facts
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Grade: K2
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Learning Objectives
• Children will be able to sequence the stages of frog life cycle
• Children will be able to create a model showing frog transformation
• Children will be able to explain basic frog development stages
Lesson Procedure
### 3 mins - Welcome Time
• Sing the "Hello Song"
• Introduce topic with frog puppet
• Share frog sound recording
### 7 mins - Discovery Chat
• Show live frog/video
• Discuss frog features:
- Physical characteristics
- Movement patterns
- Habitat needs
• Introduce life cycle vocabulary
### 30 mins - Hands-On Challenge: Life Cycle Craft
• Demonstrate craft steps:
1. Paint egg carton section green
2. Create bubble wrap eggs
3. Cut foam tail
4. Attach pipe cleaner legs
• Guide assembly process:
- Add eggs stage
- Create tadpole form
- Transform to frog
• Practice retelling life cycle
### 5 mins - Wrap-Up
• Review life cycle stages
• Share crafts with class
• Sing "Goodbye Song"
Reference:
https://www.stillplayingschool.com/2015/03/frog-life-cycle-recycled-craft.html