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If you spend any time studying the Amazon Rainforest one of the first things that pops up is probably the smallest.
The tiny colorful little frogs that make their home in Amazon Rain Forest are beautiful, some poisonous, and some still much a mystery.
If you are studying the rainforest you will want to camp out and study these fascinating little leapers for a while.
You’ll want to find out about their beautiful color and amazing adaptations, understand which are poisonous, where they fit in the food web, and how they survive the treacherous conditions there.
While you enjoy a study of the Amazon Rainforest, I have a rainforest frog craft for you that can be customized to create colors just as varied and beautiful as you will find in the thick greenery of the Amazon.
If you were trekking through the rain forest some of the frogs you might see are:
- Red-Eyed Tree Frogs
- Poison Dart Frogs
- Emerald Glass Frog
- Splendid Leaf Frog
- Smokey Jungle Frog
- Golden Poison Frog
10 Rainforest Frog Facts
- Most poison dart frogs are about the size of a quarter.
- One interesting feature of the red-eyed tree frog is that as it is jumping and untucks its brightly colored legs it startles predators, giving it more time to escape.
- Poison Dart frogs are immune to their own poison due to special sodium chambers that protect them.
- The tiny Golden Poison Frog is likely the most poisonous animal on Earth.
- Toxins from poison dart frog skin have been found to have valuable medicinal uses.
- There is strong evidence to suggest there is a correlation between the vibrancy of their skin and the amount of alkaloid toxins the frogs have.
- Female, red-eyed tree frogs lay their eggs above the water. When the eggs are ready to hatch, the tadpoles inside start moving vigorously, this breaks the egg open, and they fall into the water below.
- Rainforest frogs’ lifespan is about 20 to 30 years.
- Rainforest frogs prefer crickets, flies, grasshoppers, and moths. But they will even eat smaller frogs.
- There have been more than 427 species of frogs found in the Amazon Rainforest.
Also, add some of these books and resources to learn about frogs.
11 Frog & Toad Unit Study Resources
Add a book or two or some fun hands-on resources to your unit study.
Superbly detailed drawings capture the elusive frog in its watery realm, as it captures its prey with a sticky tongue, feeds its young, and leaps from place to place to escape from predators.
Frogs and toads;
The natural world doesn't work the way fairy tales do, but it still has its fair share of enchantments. With text and pictures that are both scientifically accurate and totally true to the comedies of family life, this is a happily-ever-after tale of unexpected transformations
Just in time for its 50th anniversary, this beloved classic tale of adventure, compassion, and friendship has been remade for a new generation of young readers, including text revisions and fully colorized original illustration on the cover. A favorite chapter book is back, for read aloud or read alone.
While on a journey to visit his aunt, Warton the Toad is captured by a surly owl who announces plans to eat Warton for his birthday dinner on the upcoming Tuesday. As he awaits his fate, Warton works gamely to make his remaining days as pleasant as possible while he also seeks some way to escape and tries to convince the owl to let him go.
Naturally, Warton and Owl talk. But what the pair don't realize is how quickly even the oddest of friendships may form.
Rainforest Frogs Haiku by Caley Vickerman Illustrated by Mark Lerer Foreword by Franco Andreone Designed and Edited by Susan Newman Frogs Are Green, Inc is proud to announce… Rainforest Frogs Order your copy now! Free shipping in the USA if you order directly from us! $11.95 | 52 pages softcover | Full color Rainforest Frogs profiles ten exotic and endangered amphibian species. Table of Contents Foreword by Franco Andreone Blue Poison Dart frog Amazon Milk frog Yellow-Banded Poison Dart frog Northern Glass frog Tiger’s Tree frog Golden Mantella Red-Eyed Tree frog Flat-Head Bromeliad Tree frog Tiger-Leg Monkey Tree frog Rabbs Fringe-Limbed Tree frog (Toughie)
Do tadpoles have legs? Why do frogs live in water? How do frogs catch food? Explaining concepts through stunning photographs and simple text, 'Life Cycle of a Frog' takes an in-depth look at this familiar but fascinating animal.
Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of North American tree frogs
How far can frogs jump? Why do their eggs look slimy? Answer these questions and many more in this illustrated introduction to amphibians, and learn about the unique role frogs play in the environment. With her signature bright, well-labeled diagrams and simple text, Gail Gibbons introduces the habitat and life cycles of frogs, and gives a brief overview of common frog behaviors. Important vocabulary is introduced, defined, and reinforced with kid-friendly language and clear illustrations—plus a page of intriguing frog trivia.
This collection brings together all of Arnold Lobel’s engaging, warm and funny stories about Frog and Toad, and features a special foreword by Julia Donaldson. A collectable classic treasury that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero”. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad… From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be.
This Forg life cycle set is a fun for children with an interest in insects and nature explore. And also it is a great teaching and learning tool for homeschoolers and preschoolers teaching.
Fully Illustrated Guide: Each study guide is fully illustrated and conveys the complete dissection through illustration.
Visualize the Steps: the dissection guides depict anatomically correct step-by-step procedural illustrations helping the student visualize key organs and anatomy aiding in the overall dissection process.
More Rainforest Frog Crafts
Then, here are some more rainforest frog crafts.
- I love this little rainforest Frog Footprint craft to highlight their little “suction cup” toes.
- How to Draw a Tree Frog is perfect for upper elementary through high schoolers.
- Suction Cup Paper Tree Frogs are a great addition to learning about how frogs hang around.
- Look at the sensory bin Rainforest Floor Sensory Activity for Little Kids for ideas to set up your own.
- How about challenging your child to build their own DIY 3D Poison Dart Frog Model?
- While this Edible Frog life cycle activity is not specific to rainforest frogs it would be easy to adapt to make it work.
Then, here are more rainforest activities for kids.
More Rainforest Activities for Kids
- 18 Rain Forest Animals For Kids Books and Fun Resources
- Beautiful And Colorful Amazonian Rainforest Animals Lapbook For Kids
- 100+ Best and Free Tropical Amazon Rainforest Educators Resources
- The Ultimate Guide to the Flora and Fauna of the Amazon Rain Forest
- 3 Free and Amazing Amazon Rainforest Lapbooks for Kids
- Rainforest Crafts for Kindergarten: Make an Easy Paper Plate Monkey
- 19 Fun Hands-on Rainforest Activities for Kindergarten
- Rainforest Science Activities For Kindergarten Amazing and Fun Living Terrarium
- Wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest – Create Fun Macaw and Toucan Crafts
Finally, look how to make these adorable rainforest toilet paper frogs.
Rainforest Frog Craft-Toilet Paper Roll Rainforest Frogs
First, do a little research on the Internet or by looking through books to determine what types of frogs live in the Amazon rainforest.
This will help you choose your paint colors and the patterns on the frogs. For younger children feel free to just let them freely paint with bright colors while you talk about the different rainforest frogs.
You will need:
- Bright construction paper/cardstock
- empty toilet paper rolls
- Bright craft paints
- Craft or hot glue
- Buttons
- Scissors
Cut toilet paper rolls in half.
On one end of each toilet paper roll press the sides inward slightly and then crease. Flatten this end partly.
At the opposite end press flat and glue, hold in place until the glue dries, or use clothespins or paper clips to hold it together.
Once dry paint the entire outer toilet paper roll with whatever base color you like.
While waiting for the bodies to dry, work on the legs.
Remember the old accordion fans you used to make as a child? You are going to repeat that accordion fold on each of the legs for each frog.
Cut the construction paper into quarter-inch strips and then cut it in half. You want them about 6” long. Crease each fold firmly as you go back and forth to give it a good “spring”.
Cut out some feet with rounded toes.
Glue a foot onto the end of each leg.
Now, even if your paint is still a bit wet you can add some detail with more paint like dots and stripes and add some to the legs too.
Allow everything to dry completely.
Flip your frog over and attach the legs to the underside.
Flip it back over and fold down ½” to form the mouth.
To finish off your frog, glue the button eyes to the top of the head. You can add slits to the red eyes to really make them look realistic.
Create a whole colorful army of rainforest frogs to decorate with.
Very creative ideas! I can’t wait for the kids to try these.