If you’re looking for a beautiful picture book to share during Book Week 2026, The Frog’s First Song by Jazz Money is one that deserves a place on your classroom bookshelf.
This lyrical story celebrates courage, belonging, and the power of finding your voice. Inspired by First Nations Creation stories and Chinese parables, it tells the tale of how the frogs first came together to sing, reminding readers that even the smallest voice can make a difference. It’s a wonderful choice for classroom discussions about confidence, community, and working together, while also introducing students to rich, descriptive language and beautiful illustrations.
A Simple Classroom Activity Your Students Will Love
After reading the story together, invite your students to imagine they are one of the frogs discovering their own special song.
Ask questions such as:
- What would your frog sound like?
- How would your frog feel before singing for the first time?
- What helped your frog become brave enough to join the chorus?
Students can then create their own frog craft and write or draw what makes their frog unique. Displaying all of the frogs together creates a wonderful visual reminder that every voice matters and that everyone has something special to contribute.
This activity naturally leads into discussions about confidence, friendship, belonging, and celebrating the unique strengths each child brings to your classroom.
Extending the Learning
One of the things I love most about The Frog’s First Song is how easily it connects literacy and science.
After enjoying the story, you could explore:
- the life cycle of a frog
- frog habitats
- the parts of a frog
- informational writing about frogs
- vocabulary building
- making predictions and connections
- retelling the story using story maps
These cross-curricular activities help students deepen their understanding while keeping the excitement of the story alive.
If you’re looking for a ready-to-use companion, I created a collection of low-prep literacy and science activities to accompany The Frog’s First Song. The pack includes comprehension activities, frog life cycle worksheets, vocabulary cards, frog crafts, writing prompts, habitat activities, word searches, story mapping, retelling pages, and informational writing tasks—perfect for Kindergarten through Year 3 during Book Week or any literacy unit focused on Australian picture books. You can see the full resource here:
The Frog’s First Song Book Companion Activities & Worksheets
Whether you use just one simple craft or spend a whole week exploring frogs through literacy and science, The Frog’s First Song is a memorable picture book that encourages children to find their voice, support one another, and discover the joy of learning together.
ar 3 students and makes it easy to bring this wonderful story to life in your classroom.
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If you’re planning your Book Week 2026 program, I’ve got plenty of resources and activity ideas to help make the week engaging, meaningful, and easy to prepare.
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And check out my Book Week resource collection, and each one includes ready-to-use resources, classroom activities, and practical teaching ideas that you can take straight into your classroom. Happy Book Week planning!
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