April is National frog month. In April we celebrate and learn about these hopping amphibians. This is a good time to explore all about frogs with your child. There is a wealth of information about these slimy four legged creatures. Frogs are cold-blooded vertebrate animals. There are more than 400 species of frogs. Frogs usually have webbed back feet, two bulging eyes, and smooth or slimy skin. Frogs have a 5 stage life cycle which starts with an egg, followed by a tadpole, a tadpole with legs, a froglet, then a mature frog. Try this cute frog craft to celebrate National Frog Month.
Materials Needed:
- 2-inch Terra Cotta Clay Pot
- 1 1/2-inch Wooden Ball Head
- 2 - 1/2-inch Green Pom-poms
- Green Craft Foam
- Wiggle Eyes
- Paint
- Clear Acrylic Spray
- Craft Glue or Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Paint Brush
- Scissors
A picture of a frog near a trail
Photo credit:
Photo: Snowpeak at Flickr
Instructions:
- Wipe down your terracotta pot with a damp cloth and let dry completely.
- Turn the clay pot upside down and paint the clay pot and wooden ball head green. Put them aside to dry.
- Once the paint is dry, glue the wooden ball onto the bottom of the clay pot. Paint a mouth on the wooden ball. You can also add two small nose holes if you like. Once all your paint is dry, spray it with the clear acrylic sealer.
- Glue the two pom-poms into place for the eyes, and then glue on the two wiggle eyes.
- Cut two feet out of craft foam, and glue them onto the bottom edge of the clay pot. Paint a thin black line down the pot to look like legs. Your frog is now complete.
This is a nice craft to sit in your window sill during the Spring months.
For more information on frogs check out Frogs
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