Frog Fun for Kids

Frogs are amazing hopping animals that live both on land and in water. They come in many colors like green, brown, and even bright red or blue! Frogs have sticky tongues to catch bugs and big eyes to help them watch for food and friends. Kids love watching frogs leap, swim, and croak in ponds and swamps—all around the world!

Watch a Frog in Action!

Frogs hop, swim, and catch bugs in this fun video just for kids—see how they move and hear them ribbit!

What Is a Frog?

Frogs are amphibians, which means they can live in water and on land. They have smooth skin and strong legs for jumping.

• They start life as tiny eggs in water.
• Then they become tadpoles with tails and gills.
• Finally, they grow legs, lose their tail, and breathe air.

Where Do Frogs Live?

Frogs live in many places around the world where it is wet or near water, like ponds, swamps, and rainforests.

• On every continent except Antarctica.
• Near ponds, lakes, rivers, and marshes.
• Some live in trees, others live underground or in deserts.

What Do Frogs Eat?

Frogs are mostly bug-eaters. They use their sticky tongues to catch food.

• Flies, mosquitoes, and beetles.
• Some bigger frogs eat small fish or worms.
• Young tadpoles mostly eat plants and algae.

How Big Is a Frog?

Frog sizes can be small or big—here’s a fun way to compare!

• Some frogs are as small as a marble (2 cm tall).
• Others can be as big as a stuffed toy (up to 30 cm from nose to rear end).
• Their weight is like a small apple to a large pear.

What Sound Do Frogs Make?

Frogs make a “ribbit” or “croak” sound, especially at night or when they talk to other frogs.

Cool Frog Facts

Frogs can do some pretty neat things! Here are some fun facts:

• Frogs soak up water through their skin—no need to drink!
• They can hop up to 20 times their body length.
• Some frogs glow under special lights!
• They use their eyes to help swallow food.
• Frog babies are called tadpoles.

Printables and Coloring Fun

Get creative with frogs—color them in and play fun games!

• Download Frog Coloring Page (PDF)

Frogs in the Eco-System

Frogs help nature stay healthy by eating bugs and letting other animals eat them too. Some kinds of frogs are in trouble because they are losing their homes or getting sick.

• They eat insects that can bother people or harm plants.
• Birds and snakes eat frogs, too.
• Over 1,000 frog species are at risk of disappearing.

Ask a Grown-Up to Help You Learn More

There are lots of places online where grown-ups can read more about frogs:

• Learn about frogs – World Rainforest
• Britannica Kids – Frog Overview
• National Geographic Kids – The Frog Life Cycle for Kids

Fun Questions About Frogs

Ways to Donate and Support Frogs

You can help frogs by giving money or time to groups that save frog homes and keep water clean. That way, frogs stay safe and happy.

SAVE THE FROGS! – Amphibian Conservation Organization