{"product_id":"watch-me-grow-frog-collection","title":"Frog Pond Playdough Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is such a fun and hands-on frog pond playdough invitation that children will love as they press, roll, and create their own little pond world 💚\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse green and blue playdough to create land and water, then add natural materials like stones, flowers, and leaves alongside frog and tadpole figures. Pair it with a story to bring the frog life cycle to life through meaningful, play-based learning 📖\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren are invited to explore, imagine, and build as they recreate ponds, habitats, and the transformation from tadpole to frog 💦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is this activity beneficial?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧠 Cognitive Development: Encourages storytelling, sequencing, and understanding of life cycles through hands-on exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Nature-Inspired Play: Helps children connect with pond habitats, animals, and seasonal changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👐 Fine Motor Skills: Rolling, pressing, and shaping playdough strengthens little hands and coordination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐸 Life Cycle Learning: Introduces early science concepts in a playful and engaging way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💬 Early Language: Builds vocabulary as children describe what they see, create, and imagine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtend the Learning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐸 Talk about the frog life cycle; egg, tadpole, froglet, and adult frog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Encourage children to create their own ponds and habitats using loose parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📖 Retell the story using the figures and playdough scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔢 Count the frogs or sort materials by size, colour, or type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌼 Add real natural materials like grass, sticks, or water for an even richer sensory experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholar's Choice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43190338781297,"sku":"GR10352","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4195\/5185\/files\/Frog-Pond-Playdough-Collection.png?v=1777911608","url":"https:\/\/scholarschoice.ca\/products\/watch-me-grow-frog-collection","provider":"Scholar's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}