Hoppy Learning Fun: Exploring Froggy Books by Jonathan London with Preschoolers

If you’re a preschool teacher or parent looking for a playful way to connect reading with hands-on learning, look no further than the beloved Froggy series by Jonathan London. With over two dozen titles full of energy, humor, and relatable childhood moments, the Froggy books are a hit with children ages 3–6.

Whether Froggy is learning to swim, going to school, or trying to sit still during story time, these books are packed with opportunities for discussion, laughter, and fun learning extensions. Let’s explore some of the most popular Froggy books and then hop into some adorable classroom crafts and activities your preschoolers will love.

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Why Kids Love Froggy

Jonathan London’s Froggy is a green, goofy, and lovable character who faces everyday challenges just like your little ones do—sometimes clumsily, always enthusiastically. Illustrator Frank Remkiewicz brings Froggy to life with bold, bright pictures that perfectly complement London’s lively, repetitive text. The predictable phrasing (“FRROOGGYY!”) is ideal for preschoolers who are developing early literacy skills and love to join in.

While we love the froggy books in my Christian preschool classroom, whenever Froggy says "WHAT?", I always change it to "Yes, Ma'am."

Must-Read Froggy Books for Preschool Storytime

Here are some top picks from the Froggy series that are especially great for the preschool classroom:

Froggy Goes to School
A fantastic back-to-school read that helps soothe first-day jitters.

Froggy Gets Dressed
A hilarious look at getting ready for a winter day—perfect for teaching self-help skills.

Froggy Learns to Swim
Great for summer themes or discussions about learning new things.

Froggy Eats Out
Teaches table manners in a fun, relatable way for little ones.

Froggy's Baby Sister
A good pick for kids adjusting to a new sibling.

Froggy's Halloween
Seasonal favorite with plenty of costume fun and spooky giggles.

Froggy's Best Christmas
A heartwarming holiday story to pair with festive crafts.

Froggy Builds a Treehouse
Inspires imagination and teamwork—great for spring or summer themes.

Froggy Goes to the Doctor
A gentle introduction to doctor visits, ideal for easing anxiety.

Craft & Activity Ideas for Preschool Classrooms

Pair your Froggy read-alouds with engaging crafts and activities that reinforce comprehension, fine motor skills, and creativity. These are easy to prep and perfect for preschool classrooms.

🐸 1. Froggy Paper Bag Puppets

Perfect Pairing: Froggy Gets Dressed or Froggy Goes to School

Materials:

- Brown paper lunch bags

- Green construction paper

- Googly eyes

- Glue, markers, scissors

How-To:
Have students cut out and glue green arms, legs, and a frog head to the paper bag. Add eyes and decorate with markers. Afterward, retell the story using the puppets!

🎨 2. “Dress Froggy” Felt Board

Perfect Pairing: Froggy Gets Dressed

Materials:

- Green felt frog body

- Felt clothing pieces (hat, mittens, scarf, boots, coat)

- Velcro dots

How-To:
Create a dress-up station using felt pieces and a simple frog cutout. Invite children to dress Froggy in the correct order, practicing sequencing and self-care vocabulary.

🏊 3. Froggy Swimming Pool Sensory Bin

Perfect Pairing: Froggy Learns to Swim

Materials:

- Plastic bin

- Blue water beads or water

- Toy frogs, pool toys

- Scoops and containers

How-To:
Fill the bin with water or beads and let children pretend Froggy is swimming. Add simple story sequencing cards nearby to extend learning.

🧺 4. Froggy’s Picnic Sorting Game

Perfect Pairing: Froggy Eats Out

Materials:

- Plastic food items or felt food

- Baskets or containers labeled “Healthy” and “Treats”

- Froggy plush or cutout

How-To:
Have children help Froggy pack a picnic by sorting food into healthy vs. treat categories. Discuss food groups and making good choices.

✂️ 5. Froggy’s Treehouse STEM Build

Perfect Pairing: Froggy Builds a Treehouse

Materials:

- Wooden blocks, recycled materials, tape, cardboard

- Toy Froggy figure or frog printable

How-To:
Challenge children to design and build a “treehouse” for Froggy using various building supplies. This activity sparks creativity and introduces basic STEM concepts.

Extend the Learning

In addition to crafts, consider these other classroom extensions:

Movement Activity: Do a Froggy hop race or create a frog yoga pose station.

Frog Lifecycle Science: Use Froggy books as a gateway to talk about real frogs and their life cycles.

Writing Prompt: “If I were Froggy, I would…” Encourage older preschoolers to draw and dictate a sentence about their own Froggy adventure.

The Froggy books by Jonathan London are more than just fun read-alouds—they’re gateways to rich, thematic learning that kids adore. With colorful characters, playful repetition, and everyday experiences, these stories naturally lend themselves to classroom discussion, dramatic play, crafts, and SEL (social-emotional learning). Whether you’re a teacher planning your next story time or a parent looking for screen-free activities, Froggy is ready to jump into learning with you.

Other Titles to Explore: Froggy Goes to Bed, Froggy's Lemonade Stand, Froggy Goes To The Library, Froggy Rides A Bike, and Froggy Plays T-Ball.

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