Frog, Where Are You?

 Frog, Where Are You?

-  Handprint Frog (Original Source Unknown)
Cut a large circle out of green construction paper.  Cut two small circles out of white paper for the eyes and glue on the circle.  Draw two dark spots in the frog's eyes.  Draw two tiny lines for the frog's nose and a line for the mouth.  Draw around, cut, and glue two handprints for the legs.

-  Frog Craft
Print the Frog printable.  Cut out the shapes.  Combine this with the "Hearing" unit by scrunching up various items to paint with.  Example items:  tissue paper, Kleenex, writing paper, wax paper, foil, construction paper.  Listen to the sound made by each item.   (Adapted from Tripod )  Using the various items, stamp paint the tongue red and the head green.  Let dry.  Role the tongue around a pencil to make it curl.  Draw a mouth on the frog.  Cut a slit on the mouth and insert the tip of the tongue.  Tape the end on the back of the frog.  Glue on the eyes and nose pieces.

- The Boy, Dog, Frog series is Mercer Mayer's "wordless tale."  Don’t allow the lack of words to scare you.  Take your time to look at the details of the pictures and point out the background objects.  Allow your child to "read" the book.  This activity works to increase vocabulary and expressive language.  Mr. Mayer is also known for his Little Critter series.

- Hop around like a frog.

- Have your child draw a "book" and tell you the story.