Frog, Fish, and Worm: Fun Activity Ideas

Create a miniature pond world to help kids reenact the story. Discussion Tip: Ask your child how the Frog and Fish might feel when they see Stan the fisherman approaching the water.

Instructions:

1. Watch the book read-along video together to refresh the story events.

2. Use a large bin to fill with blue play dough or water beads to represent the pond.

3. Add small toy frogs, fish, worms, and a crocodile to the bin.

4. Encourage your child to recreate the scene where the animals trick Stan the fisherman.

5. Discuss how the characters worked together to stay safe.

You will need:

• Book and/or read along

• Blue play dough or water beads

• Plastic toy animals

Build an active obstacle course that simulates the characters' daring escape. Discussion Tip: Talk about the importance of teamwork and why it is better to solve problems together.

Instructions:

1. Read or watch the book to remind the child of the adventure.

2. Use tape on the floor to create a wiggly line for the 'river path'.

3. Place cardboard boxes as 'caves' where the characters hide from Stan.

4. Have the child hop like a frog, wiggle like a worm, and swim like a fish through the course.

5. End the course by having the child roar like the toothless crocodile to 'scare' the fisherman.

You will need:

• Book and/or read along

• Painter tape

• Cardboard boxes

Create a toothless crocodile puppet from recyclables to act out the story. Discussion Tip: Ask your child what makes the crocodile a funny character instead of a scary one.

Instructions:

1. Watch the video together and focus on the parts where the crocodile appears.

2. Wrap the paper towel roll in green paper.

3. Cut the roll halfway down the center to create a 'snapping' mouth.

4. Glue on eyes made from scrap paper, but leave the mouth empty to signify that he is toothless.

5. Use the puppet to perform the story scene where the crocodile helps the others.

You will need:

• Book and/or read along

• Empty paper towel rolls

• Green construction paper

Find items around the house that rhyme with characters' names to practice phonics. Discussion Tip: Ask the child why rhyming makes the story 'Frog, Fish, and Worm' so much fun to listen to.

Instructions:

1. Watch the video and listen carefully for the rhyming sounds.

2. Write words on index cards that rhyme with Frog (log, dog, fog), Fish (dish, wish), and Worm (term, firm).

3. Hide the cards around the room.

4. Give the child a clue to find a card and have them shout the rhyme aloud when they find one.

5. Once all cards are found, group them by which character name they rhyme with.

You will need:

• Book and/or read along

• Index cards

• Markers

Design a 'calm down' spot inspired by the peaceful pond setting after the chaos. Discussion Tip: Talk about why the animals needed to be calm and clever to outsmart Stan.

Instructions:

1. Watch the book video as a quiet cool-down activity.

2. Gather soft blue pillows and blankets to create a cozy area in a corner.

3. Place the book in the center of this area.

4. Have the child sit in the corner and practice taking deep breaths like a fish blowing bubbles in the water.

5. Spend time reading the book together again in this 'pond' space, focusing on the rhythmic language.

You will need:

• Book and read along

• Soft blankets

• Blue pillows