Frog and Toad Are Friends

Recommended For: Bookworm (4-6 year olds)

Topic Explored: Frogs & Toads

Skills Explored

• Phonological Awareness
• Oral Language Development
• Print Awareness
• Fine Motor Development
• Gross Motor Development
• Sequencing Skills
• Pattern Recognition & Sorting
• Number Sense
• Time Awareness
• Creative Expression
• Observation & Scientific Inquiry

Overview of Frog and Toad Are Friends

Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel is a charming collection of five short stories that celebrate the deep friendship between the cheerful Frog and the more anxious Toad. Through simple, humorous adventures—like waiting for the mail, going for a swim, or searching for a lost button—the pair show what it means to care for one another in everyday moments. Each story highlights the joys and challenges of friendship, wrapped in gentle lessons about patience, kindness, and loyalty. With its warm tone and relatable characters, this beloved classic captures the heart of what it means to be a good friend.

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This guide uses an illustrated chapter book as a stepping stone from reading picture books to reading chapter books aloud with your children.

The guide features a four-day schedule for four weeks, covering math, language arts, copywork, play, poetry, videos, art, nature adventures, music, discussions, and book party ideas.

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