The Frog Blog

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Three things are certain for the toy market in 2025: the cost of toys will increase, the supply will be limited, but Speckled Frog Toys & Books will bring the fun!

Join Speckled Frog's Teacher Appreciation Program and let us help you find the perfect activity or book to compliment your lesson plan! 20% discount on games, educational toys, STEM activities, art supplies, and books; Scheduled personal shopping consultation with focus on your classroom needs;   Create and share an online wishlist based from our website; Place special and bulk orders;   Share your classroom wishlist with the community. Anyone purchasing for your classroom will also receive the 20% discount; and Share a discount code with friends, parents, and family members for online and in store purchases from your classroom wishlist. They will recieve the 20% discount...

We have friends who are are on their way to independent reading.  Our Emergent Readers are ususally around 6 to 7 years old. They are probably in Kindergarten or First Grade and are ready to expand their reading horizons. You will find that with their new found skill they are devouring books and finding their favorite subjects. Read the blog for advice on choosing books for Emergent Readers.

We have books for our friends who are are ready to read. Our Early Emergent Readers are ususally around 4 to 6 years old. They are probably in Kindergarten and have started their school library experience. You may be surprised when they know the words you are spelling when talking to another adult...Read the blog for advice on choosing books for Early Emergent Readers.