Log piles provide good shelters.Frogs, toads and newts will also find suitable places in hedge bottoms, compost heaps and under stones or paving slabs In the end, Frog decides to do what he ought to and sit on the log, only to be sat on by a dog. In this case, acting in a way that satisfies his role in this animal society is to his detriment, and refusing to do so would have been self-preserving. Can it be beneficial not to do what you ought to? Questions for Philosophical Discussion Rights Hare, Pillar, Stool, Gopher, Mule, Newt, Puffin, Gibbon, Stork, and Plow are examples of such vocabulary words. Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion Adult amphibians often spend time out of water, especially over winter. In the autumn, many amphibians seek sheltered places away from pondswhere they shelter until the following spring. Beginner-level books with funny plots, relatable characters, and eye-catching visuals help develop a lifelong enthusiasm for reading. The Frog on a Log series fits the bill perfectly: It makes classroom storytime fun (and boosts skills!) for students in grades PreK-1.

Original questions and guidelines for philosophical discussion by Emily Crocco and Catrice Zhao. Edited June 2020 by The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics. Careful if moving pots or wheelie bins, especially in hot weather, as amphibians can be hiding out under them where it is nice and damp Questions for Philosophical Discussion » Summary Frog on a Log examines questions about rights, responsibilities, and personal identity. Some garden ponds may have the scarce and protectedgreat crested newt, while some gardens, especially in south east England, may have non-native green marsh frogs If your students love the rhyming read-aloud Frog on a Log?, extend their learning beyond story time with engaging activities surrounding this series. From addition and subtraction to sight word practice, here are three fun ways to help your students meet their reading goals, while learning new skills from one of their favorite books!Small amphibians can be predated by birds and other predators, growing plants around the poolwill provide some cover Newts are probably the most aquatic of British amphibians. Attract them by allowing grass to grow over the pond edge into the water and introducing non-invasive submerged aquatic plants. Newts use narrow-leaved water plants on which to lay their eggs, placing each egg between a folded leaf Are the social norms in the book beneficial for all the animals? Will the animals be better off if there are no rules? Fish will eat spawn, tadpoles and other pond life so should not be introduced into a pond for amphibians Unsatisfied with his assigned seat on a log, Frog asks Cat several questions about whether or not he may sit on certain objects and where other animals should sit. Cat attempts to provide a lesson in animal responsibilities via a tour of various animals and their special places to sit.

After Frog’s attempted justification of his refusal to sit on a log, Cat says that one’s seat is not based on comfort, but merely on “doing the right thing.” What, in this case, is the right thing, and how does sitting on certain things make something right or wrong? After they glue the frog on the log, hand out pictures that depict words from the -og word family — think hog, fog, cog, bog, dog, jog, clog, smog, etc. — and then instruct students to glue the pictures onto their log next to the frog. For an extra challenge, ask students to write the words below each picture from the -og word family! An interesting reference supporting the philosophical claim put forward by Cat is Plato’s Republic, in which Plato describes a hypothetical utopian city in which each citizen is assigned a task to perform. The tasks are assigned based on skill, as each person ought to do the task for which he is best suited. Plato argues that it would be unjust for one member of the society to assume the role and responsibilities of another, as he would no longer be ensuring the efficiency of the society. Do you think Frog is behaving unjustly and disrupting the flow of the animal kingdom by refusing to sit on a log and attempting to sit on other animals’ spots ( e.g. sofas, stools, and chairs)? Is it wrong for Frog to take other animals’ seats solely because he is unhappy with his own? Some philosophers believe Plato’s work about human nature to be too optimistic about the personal interest of human beings and an underestimate of people’s capabilities. In Frog on a Log, Frog challenges what Cat presents as an “ideal society,” in which there is an established system of responsibilities which all the animals must follow. Do you think the “ideal society” is completely against human (or animal) nature and should be abandoned?For this memory matching game, start by printing, laminating, and cutting out pictures and illustrations of your students’ favorite characters from Frog on a Log? , along with their corresponding seat (i.e. a cat and a mat, a gopher and a sofa, etc.). Create enough sets for teams of one or two students to play with one another. Now, invite students to begin thinking about basic addition, subtraction, and number recognition by placing or drawing five flies on the frog’s tongue and asking students how many there would be if you added four more flies, or took away three flies, etc. Keep going from there! This is a great way to warm your students up for learning arithmetic and becoming familiar with the numbers 1-10. At least one side of the pool should gradually slope up to dry land, this enables the young amphibians to leave the water once the tadpole stage is over The tables have turned in the sequel, Dog on a Frog, in which the frog is rewriting the rules and claiming that dogs sit on logs — not frogs! The second book also includes rhyming text (like cheetahs sitting on fajitas!) and engaging, colorful images. Books like this one will help young readers excel in decoding words and sounding out letters, all while building their vocabulary. (Looking for more opportunities to rhyme in class? Here's how to teach poetry in less than 10 minutes per day.)