Frog Minibook

Step 1:

Designed by Karin Huttsell/Kathy Bauserman

Read young children any book involving frogs. "The Big Wide-Mouthed Frog", a traditional tale illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga is a fun and humerous choice. Then help them make this small folded "puppet" minibook. They will enjoy retelling the story to family and friends using their take-home minibook.

Key Concepts:

Biology, NAEYC, Reading

Grades:

Pre-K to 2

Curriculum:

Early Childhood, Science

Machines:

• MARK IV
  Roller Die Cutting Machine

AccuCut® Dies:

• Frog Life Cycle Set
  (4-Die Set) Large

Other Materials:

• Adhesive
• Scissors
• Cardstock or construction paper - green, light green, dark green, tan, black, blue, white
• Wiggle Eyes
• 9" x 12" Construction Paper - Light Blue
• Marker - Black fine-line

Tips:

The front and back covers of this folded book make a "puppet" when you put your thumb in one and the other fingers in the other.

Instructions:

1. Fold a 9 X 12 inch piece of construction paper into thirds lengthwise.
2. Next fold the paper into fourths, accordion style.
3. The outside sections may be used as puppets by sliding fingers into the end.
4. Glue the adult frog to the front of the mini book.
5. Glue the eggs onto the first inside section.
6. Glue the tadpole, tadpole with legs, and froglet onto the following inside sections as shown. Add wiggle eyes to shapes.
7. Label each shape.