Sprog the Time-Hopping Frog
What’s inside...
Follow the adventures of Sprog, a charming frog with the ability to hop through time, as he navigates historical events and meets intriguing characters along the way.
Age
5-8
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Sprog felt when he hopped into a new time period?
If you could hop into any time period like Sprog, where would you go and why?
How did the people or animals that Sprog met differ from those in his original time?
What lessons did Sprog learn during his adventures that we can apply to our own lives?
Do you think Sprog changed after his time-hopping adventures? In what way?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about Sprog’s journey, helping them connect personally with the story.
Discuss the historical and cultural differences highlighted in each of Sprog's visits to foster a deeper understanding and curiosity about history.
Relate Sprog's experiences to your child’s own experiences of adapting to new situations or meeting new people to make the story more relatable.
Ask your child to imagine their own time-hopping adventure and describe what kind of people or creatures they would like to meet, enhancing their creative thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Sprog the Frog's ability to hop through time allows him to meet various characters in different situations, helping him understand and share the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to put themselves in others' shoes, understanding that everyone has unique challenges and feelings.
Example Lesson: Consequences of Actions
Explanation: Throughout the book, Sprog's actions in different time periods show immediate consequences which help him learn about responsibility.
Real-World Application: This can teach children that their actions have effects, encouraging them to think before they act.
Example Lesson: History Learning
Explanation: As Sprog hops from one historical event to another, children are introduced to important events and figures, making learning history fun and engaging.
Real-World Application: This helps children retain historical facts better and sparks curiosity about learning more on their own.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Sprog encounters various problems on his journeys that require quick thinking and creativity to resolve.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to approach problems creatively and understand that there can be multiple ways to find a solution.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Friendship
Explanation: Throughout his adventures, Sprog makes many friends who help him in critical situations, highlighting the value of building and maintaining relationships.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to nurture friendships and value the support system friends provide.