Once upon a time, there were five little speckled frogs. They loved to sit on a speckled log and eat yummy bugs. (Yum Yum!)
One day, one of the frogs decided to jump into the pool. The water was nice and cool. Now, there were only four speckled frogs left on the log.
The four little speckled frogs kept eating their delicious bugs. (Yum Yum!) Then, another frog jumped into the pool to enjoy the cool water. Now, there were just three speckled frogs on the log.
With three frogs left, they continued munching on their tasty bugs. (Yum Yum!) One more frog jumped into the pool, leaving only two speckled frogs on the log.
The two little speckled frogs were still enjoying their bug snacks. (Yum Yum!) Then, one of them jumped into the pool, and there was just one speckled frog left on the log.
The last little speckled frog sat happily on the log, eating his bugs. (Yum Yum!) Finally, he jumped into the pool where it was nice and cool. Now, there were no more speckled frogs on the log.
Wasn’t that a fun story? We learned about counting down from five to zero with the speckled frogs. You can try counting with your fingers next time you hear the story!
Frog Jump Counting Game: Gather five small toy frogs or make simple frog cutouts from paper. Place them on a “log” made from a piece of cardboard or a small stick. As you retell the story, have the children physically move the frogs from the log to a “pool” (a bowl or a blue piece of paper) each time a frog jumps in. Encourage the children to count the frogs on the log and in the pool after each jump. This hands-on activity helps reinforce counting skills and the concept of subtraction.
Frog Snack Time: Provide the children with a small snack, like raisins or cereal pieces, to represent the “yummy bugs” the frogs eat. As you go through the story, have the children eat one snack each time a frog jumps into the pool. Ask them to count how many snacks they have left after each jump. This activity combines counting with a fun snack time, making learning enjoyable and memorable.
Observation Walk: Take the children on a short walk outside or in a garden and ask them to look for real-life examples of frogs or other animals that might live in a pond. Encourage them to observe and discuss what they see. Ask questions like, “How many frogs do you think could fit on a log?” or “What other animals might live in the water with the frogs?” This activity encourages curiosity and helps children connect the story to the natural world.
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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, then there were just four speckled frogs.
Four 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, then there were just three speckled frogs.
Three 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, then there were just two speckled frogs.
Two 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, then there was just one speckled frog.
One little speckled frog sat on a speckled log, eating some delicious bugs. (Yum Yum) He jumped into the pool where it was nice and cool, then there were no more speckled frogs.
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