
Discuss/Do: About Frogs Indicators: Receptive Language (Listening) L1.1(3), L1.1(4), Expressive Language (Speaking) L2.1(3), L2.1(4), L2.2(3), L2.2(4), L2.3(3), L2.3(4), Life Science SC3.1(3), SC3.1(4), Earth Science and Environment SC4.1(3), SC4.1(4) (More...) Resources: Sign Language: Frog 2016, Topic/Spanish Card: Frog 2016 You Will Need: Frog Topic/Spanish Card (see Resources) Frog Sign Language Card (see Resources) recording of frog sounds Things to Talk About: Introduce the new theme. Print or show the Frog Topic/Spanish Card (see Resources). Ask them to name the item pictured. Ask, "What is a frog?" A frog is an amphibian, which means it lives in water and on land. Turn the card over and introduce the Spanish word for frog, rana (RRAH-nah). Most frogs are green or brown in color, but some frogs have brightly colored skin. A frog's eyes and nose are on the top of its head so it can breath and see when most of its body is under the water. Things to Do: What sounds do frogs make? Has anyone ever heard them singing in the evenings? If possible, find a recording of a frog croaking on the Internet and play it for the children. Invite them to mimic the frog sounds. Introduce the sign language symbol for frog (see Resources).

Discuss/Do: About Frogs

Indicators: Receptive Language (Listening) L1.1(3), L1.1(4), Expressive Language (Speaking) L2.1(3), L2.1(4), L2.2(3), L2.2(4), L2.3(3), L2.3(4), Life Science SC3.1(3), SC3.1(4), Earth Science and Environment SC4.1(3), SC4.1(4) (More...)

Resources: Sign Language: Frog 2016, Topic/Spanish Card: Frog 2016

You Will Need:

Frog Topic/Spanish Card (see Resources)
Frog Sign Language Card (see Resources)
recording of frog sounds

Things to Talk About: Introduce the new theme. Print or show the Frog Topic/Spanish Card (see Resources). Ask them to name the item pictured. Ask, "What is a frog?" A frog is an amphibian, which means it lives in water and on land. Turn the card over and introduce the Spanish word for frog, rana (RRAH-nah). Most frogs are green or brown in color, but some frogs have brightly colored skin. A frog's eyes and nose are on the top of its head so it can breath and see when most of its body is under the water.

Things to Do: What sounds do frogs make? Has anyone ever heard them singing in the evenings? If possible, find a recording of a frog croaking on the Internet and play it for the children. Invite them to mimic the frog sounds. Introduce the sign language symbol for frog (see Resources).