STEP 1: Read your book
As you read, look for clues about how the frog is feeling. Build the suspense in the story.
This helps with self-regulation and naming feelings.
Do not open this book by Andy Lee
Get ready for giggles as you read this story and find out the consequences of turning the page.
STEP 2: Plan your play
You will need
- A broom or magic carpet for travel.
- Potion making props like pots, test tubes and different ingredients.
- A representation of a frog.
- Write a letter to your child from the frog:
A witch turned me into a frog! I need to find her so she can teach us to make a magic potion to turn me back into a monster. Can you help?
Start adventure as yourselves, then take on witch/frog characters.
Step 3: Go on your adventure
Jump on your broom and explore the world from above.
Notice all the different forms of water: creeks, rivers and snow. Fly through mist and notice it starts to hail.
You see a witch’s castle on the horizon and zoom there for shelter.
Step 4: Encounter a problem
Land at the castle and spy the letter from the frog. Explore the castle to find the witches’ lab.
Decide who will be the witch. The other person explains the problem and asks for help. The witch knows the recipe.
Step 5: Learn about stars
Make your magic potion by measuring ingredients. Include melted snow in the recipe. How will you melt it? How did it change? Talk about measurements.
When the potion is finished use it to turn your frog back into a monster, jump on your brooms and return home.
What did we learn?
This PlayWorld supports children to learn about measurement and use mathematical language – which sets good foundations for school.
They also understand chemical transformations as snow turns into liquid.
Naming, recognising and regulating emotions is important for children’s wellbeing and helps them play and communicate with others more easily.
