Frog and Toad Together
#2 of 5 in Toad Series
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Frog and Toad Together is the second book in the beloved Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel. This collection of five easy-to-read stories follows the adventures and everyday experiences of two best friends, Frog and Toad, as they plant a garden, eat cookies, and test their bravery. Each story encapsulates the warmth and complexity of friendship.
Discussion points
What do you think makes Frog and Toad such good friends even though they are different?
How did Frog and Toad handle their problems in the stories? Can you think of a time when you solved a problem with your friend?
What lesson did you learn from the story about the garden? Why do you think patience is important?
Which adventure of Frog and Toad did you like the most and why?
If you could create another story about Frog and Toad, what adventure would they go on?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for Frog and Toad while reading to bring the characters to life, making the discussion more immersive.
Ask your child to draw a scene from one of the stories before discussing it. This helps them connect visually and emotionally with the narrative.
Relate the stories to your child's experiences by drawing parallels between their friendships and those of Frog and Toad.
Encourage your child to predict what might happen next after each story before revealing the outcome, fostering their analytical thinking.
Share your thoughts on the stories' themes and ask for your child's opinion, creating a two-way dialogue that values their perspectives.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: Throughout 'Frog and Toad Together', Frog and Toad demonstrate genuine care and support for each other, highlighting the importance of having supportive relationships.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to build and maintain supportive friendships, understanding that helping and caring for each other is beneficial.
Example Lesson: Persistence and problem-solving
Explanation: In the story, Toad learns that with perseverance, he can tackle his to-do list and solve problems he encounters, teaching children the value of persistence.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to persist in challenging tasks at school or in personal projects, fostering resilience.
Example Lesson: Understanding and managing emotions
Explanation: Frog and Toad exhibit a range of emotions that they express and manage constructively, providing a model for emotional intelligence.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize their own emotions and those of others, and find healthy ways to express and manage them in daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Sharing and cooperation
Explanation: The characters often share their possessions and time throughout the book, which emphasizes the importance of cooperation and sharing.
Real-World Application: This can be applied in a child’s life by encouraging sharing with siblings and peers, thereby enhancing their ability to work cooperatively in team settings.
Example Lesson: Coping with fears
Explanation: Toad deals with his fears directly, such as his fear of the dark, teaching children that facing and talking about fears is better than avoiding them.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to discuss their fears with trusted adults, helping them to manage and overcome these fears.