{"id":2458,"date":"2016-11-02T13:55:52","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T02:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/?p=2458"},"modified":"2020-02-02T22:41:17","modified_gmt":"2020-02-02T11:41:17","slug":"corroboree-frogs-endangered-australian-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gosciencekids.com\/corroboree-frogs-endangered-australian-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning about Corroboree Frogs"},"content":{"rendered":"
Corroboree frog nature craft<\/a> idea, to help kids learn about biology<\/a>, conservation and environmental science.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Have you heard about the corroboree frogs? The northern corroboree frog and the southern corroboree frog are two tiny Australian amphibians with striking yellow and black markings.<\/p>\n We’ve been learning about these fascinating animals recently, partly because they are so awesome, partly because of the conservation efforts to save them (see below), and partly because of another project<\/a>.<\/p>\n When I spied some bright yellow leaves in our backyard, I came up with a cool corroboree frog nature craft idea.<\/p>\n But first, let me tell you about these amazing animals.<\/p>\n (Note: affiliate links included below)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n We used:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n I made the northern corroboree frog first, cutting it out from a small yellowish leaf. Cutting something this small is tricky!<\/p>\n Initially I tried drawing on the black stripes, until I realised that my fine tipped permanent marker was out of ink! Doh! So instead, I dipped the tip into black acrylic paint and carefully painted on the stripes. (You could use anything with a fine tip, like a toothpick, as your painting tool.)<\/p>\n Next I cut out the southern corroboree frog from a larger, brighter yellow leaf. I painted on the eyes, and then some stripes.<\/p>\n Once they were dry, I added a coat of mod podge sealer, just to protect it a little from small hands, as I knew the kids would want to play with them when they got home from school. As they dried, they curled a little bit, as leaves tend to do.<\/p>\n I think they look quite realistic! It’s not til you turn it over and see the underside that it’s obvious they are made from a leaf.<\/p>\n This craft requires advanced fine motor skills. Older kids (7+ year olds<\/a>) may be able to do it for themselves. Younger kids<\/a> will likely need an adult to help, especially with cutting the leaves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n For more biology activities<\/a>, you might also like:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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How to make a Corroboree Frog leaf craft<\/h2>\n
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