Toad Abode: Creating a Home for a Backyard Toad

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In this activity about backyard habitats learners create a safe and toad-friendly environment near their own home. Since frogs and toads are too sensitive to touch, observing them in this make-shift home is a great idea for families. Have fun and be creative by using rocks and twigs to surround the abode; every toad needs a good home!

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per student
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 11
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • One clay pot
  • paint or paint pens (bolder colors work better).

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Animals

Informal Categories

  • Animals
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Nature and Environment

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

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  • Free access

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