Frogs & Toads @ the Children's Museum

This week we taught the kids the differences between frogs and toads. We had pictures of frogs that they could color. We also had pictures of toads that they colored and then put dots of glue and sprinkled bird seed on - this was to mimmick the bumps on toads. We also brought books about frogs and toads that we read to them. They had cute stories to tell us. One little girl told us about how her brother stuck a frog down her shirt when she was four. Every week these kids are capable of putting such a big smile on my face. I'll be honest, in the beginning I just wanted to get this project over with and be done with it. The criteria for the project wasn't very specific at first and I was under the opinion that we would do one day of service and be done. I'm glad though, that we were asked to go multiple times because I feel that I got more out of it. I think it's important for people to get out and help other people. Volunteering is important in our community, but I think that service LEARNING is even more important because like we were tought in class the one thing that really sticks with you consistantly through life is your brain. I've been surprised how my attitude towards volunteering has changed over the past few weeks. I'm actually going to miss working with the kids. It's definitly been a fun time.

fun at the childrens museum

this week at the childrens museum we taught the kids about the difference between frogs and toads. it was a little slow to day but we still had some fun with everything. we brought a couple of books with us that showed the difference between the frogs and toads. we also brought some pictures of frogs and toads for the kids to color and determine the differences between the two. on the pictures of the toads the kids would put little spots of glue on the toad and bird seed to simulate the bumby surface of the toad and for the frog they would either just color it or find a part in a magazine that was green or a frog like color to put on the frog to make it smooth like a frogs skin. overall i think that the project went pretty well and i was a little surprised to hear what some already knew about frogs or toads. it was a pretty fun day i would say getting to hear all the stories about frogs and toads from the kids as most were pretty funny and reminded me of my childhood.

News on the hoofed front

All the exciting work is done, I no longer get to go play with all the critters and have to go into more of the learning portion of the project. Now that I have all my pictures done I have to write up all the descriptions and than code the website. I was planning on working on that this weekend, but I had a disagreement with a knife and now have 6 stiches on my finger which makes typing really hard. As I am experiancing now. I think I will try to work on what I can and do photo editing and hopefully in a few days my typing skills will be better.

Children's Museum

This week at the Children's Museum, our goal was to teach the children about frogs and toads, and mostly, the difference between them. We had outlines of a frog and a toad for the children to color, and when they would finish coloring the toad, we would have them glue some birdseed on its back to imitate the rough bumps on toads backs.
I have really enjoyed working with the children at the museum over the semester, and I always have a feeling of gratification when I leave there. I believe the work we do there not only has an impact on the children, but also on the children's parents. I can tell from every project we do with the children that their parents are very excited to have us their to teach the children about different animals. From the time I have spent doing my service learning project, I have realized the gratification that can be gained from helping others out, no matter how big or small. It is very important that people volunteer their time for various boards, councils, and other services.