ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 5 Little Speckled Frogs | Tree Frog Facts | Let’s Exercise! | Circle Time with Khan Academy Kids
Hello friends! Welcome to Circle Time. I’m Caroline from the Khan Academy Kids team, and I’m here with my friend Sophie. Hi Sophie!
Today, we’re going to have a lot of fun singing songs, reading books, and doing activities. We have a special guest, Katie from Katie’s Classroom and Super Simple Songs, who will sing a song with us. Let’s welcome Katie!
Katie is here to sing “Five Little Speckled Frogs.” Frogs are fascinating creatures. They can hop, swim, and love to eat bugs. Let’s pretend to catch a fly like a frog. Ready? Here we go!
Five little speckled frogs sat on a speckled log, eating some delicious bugs. Yum yum! One jumped into the pool where it was nice and cool. Now there are four green speckled frogs. Let’s keep singing until there are no frogs left!
After singing, let’s read a book about tree frogs. Tree frogs are small amphibians found all over the world. They live in forests, grasslands, and rainforests, staying close to water. Most tree frogs stay high up in trees, using their sticky toes to grip branches.
Tree frogs hunt for prey at night, catching moths, crickets, and flies. They use their colors to hide from predators. Some have red eyes to surprise birds and snakes. Can you find the hidden tree frog in the picture?
Male tree frogs call to females by inflating their throats like balloons. Females lay eggs in or by water, and tadpoles hatch from these eggs. Tadpoles grow legs and become frogs that can jump and climb.
Let’s learn about the letter F, which starts the word “frog.” The F makes the “f” sound. Let’s trace it: one line down, one across, and another across. Great job!
Now, let’s exercise with Coach Kelly and her helpers, Ella and Colin. We’re going to pretend to be frogs! Frogs like to hop, swim, and catch flies. Let’s squat down and jump like a frog, catching bugs with our hands.
Next, let’s pretend to be a frog swimming. Lie on your back, point your toes, and kick your legs. You can lift your head to make it a bit harder. Great job, everyone!
Exercise is important for a strong heart and muscles. You can also stay active by going outside for a scavenger hunt. Our friend Elsie showed us her scavenger hunt where she found a bush, insects, a stick, a flower, and even animal footprints.
Try doing a scavenger hunt today, either inside or outside. Keep moving, looking for new things, and have fun!
Thank you for joining us today. We hope you enjoyed singing, reading, and exercising. Remember to stay active and have fun. Goodbye from Caroline, Sophie, and the Khan Academy Kids team. See you next time!
Frog Observation Journal: Go outside to a nearby park or garden with a notebook and pencil. Look for frogs or other small creatures. If you find a frog, observe its color, size, and what it is doing. Draw a picture of the frog and write down what you see. If you can’t find a frog, draw a picture of what you think a frog might look like in your area. Share your drawings and observations with your family or friends.
Frog Life Cycle Craft: Create a simple craft to understand the life cycle of a frog. You will need paper plates, markers, scissors, and glue. Divide a paper plate into four sections. In each section, draw and color a different stage of the frog’s life cycle: egg, tadpole, froglet, and adult frog. Cut out small pieces of paper to represent each stage and glue them onto the plate. Use this craft to explain the frog life cycle to someone at home.
Frog Sound Exploration: Listen to recordings of different frog sounds online. Try to mimic the sounds using your voice or simple instruments like a drum or a shaker. Discuss with a friend or family member why frogs might make these sounds. Are they calling for a mate, warning of danger, or something else? Try to create your own frog song using the sounds you learned.
