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Materials

Blue gelatin

Boiling water (adult only)Mixing spoon

Bowl

Pan

Swedish fish

Refrigerator

Gummy frogs

Blunt knife

Instructions

1. Help the children wash their hands.

2. Pour boiling water into a bowl of powdered blue gelatin according to the directions on the box (adult only).

3. Pour the liquid gelatin into a pan and add Swedish fish.

4. Chill the gelatin in the refrigerator for about three hours or until firm.

5. Remove the gelatin from the refrigerator and place gummy frogs on top.

6. Cut out squares and serve to the children.More to doObtain a frog hatchery kit. Place magnifiers near the aquarium so the children can observe the eggs up close. Encourage the children to draw what they see daily.

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