{"product_id":"felt-lifecycle-of-a-frog","title":"Felt Lifecycle of a Frog","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeap into a world of discovery with the Felt Lifecycle of a Frog! This handcrafted set invites children to follow the magical transformation from frogspawn to tadpole, then froglet and finally adult frog. Each stage is carefully needle-felted in soft wool, bringing the pond environment alive with tactile charm. It is a wonderful tool for little learners who are naturally curious about how creatures change and grow. With this set at your disposal, children can explore sequencing, ask questions, and create their own little pond story. Because each felt piece has its own character, children can use them to retell the story of life in an active and meaningful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages observation of natural changes and growth as each stage of the frog's life is represented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds vocabulary and descriptive language as children name and discuss each felt figure and what it does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances fine-motor skills when manipulating the soft wool pieces and arranging the lifecycle sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes imaginative play and narrative thinking as children create stories around the frog's journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom \u0026amp; play activity ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite children to sort and order the four felt figures (frogspawn ¢  tadpole ¢  froglet ¢  adult frog) and then describe the changes in their own words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a small-world pond scene using natural materials (rocks, leaves, water tray) and include the felt stages for open-ended play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide magnifying glasses and frog lifecycle books so children compare the felt figures with real-life photographs and note similarities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a drawing station where children draw each stage of the lifecycle after handling the felt pieces, then display their work as a class science showcase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthically hand-felted from 100 % New Zealand wool and coloured with azo-free dye, ensuring safe play experiences.‚  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength of each felt toy: approximately 8 cm (L) to 9 cm (L) - measurement given for each piece.‚  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight of the set: approx. 80 g.‚  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge suitability: recommended for ages 3 years and above (contains small parts).‚  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety information: Warning - Choking hazard. Contains small parts not suitable for children under 3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is for the Felt toys only; playmat (Earth) sold separately (TATRTRAY1)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eA single frogspawn clump can contain hundreds of eggs, but only a fraction survive to become adult frogs!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939000193137,"sku":"TATRFRO01","price":56.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/tatrfro01_felt-lifecycle-of-a-frog_v1_2.jpg?v=1768371391","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/felt-lifecycle-of-a-frog","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}