{"product_id":"teb-r3","title":"Frog Development","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the extraordinary journey of transformation with this clear resin block showcasing the life cycle of a frog-from egg to tadpole to adult amphibian. Vibrant and enduring, the display uses real specimens embedded in non-poisonous epoxy resin so the progression of growth can be examined again and again with ease. It's a playful hands-on experience that brings nature's pathways into the learning space in a safe, odour-free format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this product beneficial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows direct observation of the distinct stages of frog development, strengthening understanding of growth and change in living creatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages scientific thinking and inquiry as learners identify what changes, how and why as the organism progresses through its life cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnriches descriptive language skills when children articulate what they notice - shapes, sizes, movement, structure - and compare each stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds connection across disciplines by linking biology with art (drawing the stages), literacy (describing them), and mathematics (measuring changes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom \u0026amp; play activity ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up a \"frog life timeline\" display where children place labels under each stage of the resin block and predict what will happen next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide magnifying glasses for close inspection, then ask learners to record three interesting features of each stage and share them aloud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate movement: invite learners to act out each stage - egg, tadpole, metamorph, adult frog - and then reflect on how the body changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an art-and-writing activity: ask learners to draw their favourite stage, write a short caption, and place it beside the resin specimen to create a mini gallery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable age: 3 years and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Real frog specimen embedded in epoxy resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis set includes a series of clear, numbered epoxy resin blocks containing real frog specimens at each key stage of the life cycle-egg, tadpole, developing froglet, and adult frog-presented in a sturdy display box with an illustrated reference guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStages 1-6 size: 6.0 × 3.5 × 2.0 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult size: 7.5 × 7.5 × 2.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety information: Uses non-poisonous epoxy resin material, safe and odour-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256163401841,"sku":"TEB-R3","price":92.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/teb-r3_frog-development_v1_2_1.webp?v=1779316724","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/teb-r3","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}