Life Cycle of a Frog Printable Diagrams for Kids -

I used to LOVE collecting frogs out of my parent’s window well when I was growing up. I even tried to sneak one into my room, inside of my pocket, before my parents caught me. Side note: Frogs do not like Gushers fruit snacks! It’s so interesting to learn that frogs were once teeny tiny tadpoles.

Life cycles are so fun to explore with young, curious learners! This multi-sensory stages of a frog life cycle for kids craft really brings the process to life and helps kids remember it.

I love that it requires simple materials that you probably already havingt lying around. And I love that you can adapt the life cycle of a frog for kids craft into ANY life cycle you might be studying! Imagine all the comparing and contrasting possibilities.

Frog life cycle science worksheets for kindergarten.

Cut and paste four stages of the frog life cycle in order.

Different styles of the frog life cycle diagrams.

Match the pictures to the correct labels to complete the frog life cycle diagram.

Black and white version of the life cycle science workseet.

Cut and paste the images to show five stages of a frog's life cycle.

Glue the labels next to images of the frog's life cycle.

Recommended Grade Level:

preschool

kindergarten

Early Elementary

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Frog Life Cycle Diagram Materials:

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Paper or cardstock
Glue
Scissors

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Learning the Frog Life Cycle Stages in Preschool

frog life cycle worksheet

REGARDLESS OF THE ANIMAL, PlANT, OR INSECT, LIFE CYCLES ARE A GREAT WAY TO INTRODUCE YOUNG LEARNERS TO NEW VOCABULARY AND CYCLICAL PROCESSES. THIS IS REAL SCIENCE FOR KIDS!

Biology for kids help children connect with nature, and they help them understand the world around them.

This life cycle of a frog diagram is a great hands-on way to explore how a frog comes into the world. Since kids are already familiar with frogs and typically have background knowledge, learning specific information about how a young tadpole becomes an adult frog is fascinating and real to students.

The life cycle of a frog worksheet includes eggs, tadpole, tadpole with legs froglet, and frog.

I like to use the frog life cycle printable at the end of the unit to review what we learned, to practice the vocabulary, and to have a final finished product to refer to as we study other plants, animals, and insects.

In addition to learning about frog eggs and tadpoles, you can pose additional questions to young learners. Depending on the species of frog you study, there could be additional questions for thought:

How do frogs change as they develop?
What does the frog need to grow and survive?
What is it called when an animal/insect changes throughout its development?
What food helps the froglet grow?

What Can Preschoolers Learn While Making a Frog Lifecycle Diagram?

images of life cycle of a frog

LEARNING ABOUT LIFE CYCLES IN KINDERGARTEN SCIENCE IS A GREAT TIME TO INTRODUCE SCIENTIFIC VOCABULARY THAT SOMETIMES TRANSFERS TO OTHER TOPICS.

You can use vocabulary and processes on the life cycle to compare/contrast with other animals, plants, or insects.

Metamorphosis
Egg/tadpole/froglet/frog
Grow/change
Germination

Why Is It Important For Kids To Learn About Life Cycles?

Children are naturally curious about everything around them. Learning about the life cycles of living things help them understand the world a little bit better.

Background Knowledge

Learning about life cycles is really the first step toward more complex science concepts, like the scientific process.

Connect with Nature

The more children know and understand about the natural world, the more they will connect and understand to natural surroundings.

Understand Cycles

Many things in our world are cyclical: life, seasons, and weather are a few examples. Understanding basic life cycles gives kids knowledge of general cycles.

Make Connections

Learning different life cycles, from plants to animals and insects, helps kids make deeper connections among them and relate it to themselves.

Tools you’ll need

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How To Make The Lifecycle Diagrams

Step One:

Print the kindergarten science worksheets and pictures on paper or cardstock. There is an option to choose from either black/white or color.

Step Two:

Create each stage of the life cycle with the children. Cut out the pieces and have the children place them in the correct order. It’s best to have them place it on the spot before they glue it on so you can check for understanding.

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Once your child’s creativity is sparked with this fun activity, take it a step further with these engaging resources:

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National Geographic Readers: Tadpole to Frog (L1/Co-reader) How Does a Frog Grow? (Life Cycle Board Books) From Tadpole to Frog (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) I Don’t Want to Be a Frog And the Bullfrogs Sing: A Life Cycle Begins Over and Under the Pond: (Environment and Ecology Books for From Tadpole to Frog (Scholastic Reader, Level 1) Little Green Frog Chunky Lift-a-Flap Board Book (Babies Love) I Am a Frog: A Book About Frogs for Kids Tadpole to Frog (Growing Up) Explore My World Frogs Life Cycles From Tadpole To Frog Frogs One Little Frog (Life Cycles)

Frog activities

Our frog lifecycle playdough mats a colorful way to display the final result of the life cycle. What a great way to get little fingers working!

Create a Book

Make a life cycle book with half sheets of paper and child illustrations/labels of each step in the life cycle of a frog.

Picture Matching

Give your child real-life life cycle pictures for frogs and see if they can match them to the diagrams.

Sensory Bin

Talk about the life cycle stages of a frog and work on fine motor skills as you play in a frog themed sensory bin.

Have a Snack

A frog themed snack is a great way to please hungry kiddos while still reviewing important concepts and vocabulary! Grapes or raisins can be used as frog eggs, while gummy worms and gummy frogs can be used for additional stages.