K3L13 Fabulous Frogs

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes

Grade: K3

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Learning Objectives:

1. Children will be able to follow multi-step instructions to create an origami frog
2. Children will be able to explain how frogs move and jump
3. Children will be able to demonstrate understanding through creative play

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Lesson Structure:

3 mins - Welcome Time
• Sing the "Hello Song"
• Introduce frog theme
• Show example of paper frog

7 mins - Discovery Chat
• Observe live frog/video
• Discuss:
  - Jumping mechanics
  - Habitat adaptation
  - Survival skills
• Compare real frog to paper model

30 mins - Hands-On Challenge: Jumping Frog Origami
• Demonstrate folding steps:
  1. Basic folds
  2. Creating legs
  3. Making jump mechanism
• Support individual progress
• Test jumping ability
• Decorate frogs:
  - Add eyes   - Color patterns   - Create habitat

5 mins - Wrap-Up
• Hold jumping contest
• Share decorated frogs
• Sing "Goodbye Song"