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Frog life cycle template

A frog life cycle is easier to remember when children can see it happen in a pond. This example places the five stages on lily pads joined by a hopping trail, from frogspawn in early spring to a frog that leaves the water, and adds what to look for at each stage, a quick frog or toad comparison and a few rules for being a good pond friend.

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Frog life cycle example showing five stages on lily pads with a hopping trail, weeks for each change and what to look for, frog or toad comparison and pond rules
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Start with the spawn

    Put the frogspawn on the first lily pad and note when it is laid. In the UK that is usually February or March.

  2. Hop through the changes

    Draw a tadpole, back legs, a froglet and a frog on the next pads, with the weeks next to each one.

  3. Add what you see

    If you have a pond nearby, add your own dates and drawings. Compare frogs and toads in the table.

Questions about this template

Are the pond friend boxes interactive?

Yes. Open the template in the editor and click a checkbox to tick it off as your class watches the frogspawn grow.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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