Libraries are more than books. Some kids need a little direction to get the creative juices flowing. I gleaned the following from PUBYAC contributors. If you’re a member, check out the archives. Please add YOUR comments. Your colleagues would appreciate hearing what works, and what didn't!

For more offerings, see: Storytime-Frogs; Frogs; Frogs

INVITATIONS:

• Frog “Leaping”
• Jump Into the Fun

DECORATIONS:

• Swamp like—green, lush

REFRESHMENTS:

• I know food crafts can be a problem these days with so many dairy, nut and wheat allergies. But if you do food crafts, here are a couple ideas:

          see: Recipes for Storytime

FAVORS/CRAFTS:

• Origami Frog
• (Ellison) Frogs made into puppets
• Paper plate frogs
• Jumping Frogs (Oriental Trading)
  

GAMES:

• PIN—bug on frog’s tongue; crown on frog’s head
• TOSS—frogs into pond
• FLOOR—leap frog; musical lily pads
• RELAY— numbers of the month, going up to 29
• HOT POTATO—Pass the Toad
• DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE—Tadpole, Tadpole, Frog (variation) 

PROGRAM:

• Read a story/poem
• Frog and Toad; Froggie; Froggie Went a-Courtin’
• Sing songs
• Break children up for various craft activities.

VOLUNTEERS:

• Get teen or adult help to “serve”   

COST:

• Most supplies can be purchased in bargain bins at craft stores or Dollar Stores.  

TIME:

• About an hour-and-a-half should be sufficient. (Dependent on the number of children passing through; and how many stations are offered.)

For more offerings--see: Leap Day Activities