Frog vs Toad Venn Diagrams (For Kids & Teens)

Frog vs Toad Venn Diagram

Venn Diagrams are great for explaining the relationship between two or more items. In this case, it is used to help explain the small differences between frogs and toads.

Please read the following paragraphs before teaching kids about frogs and toads!

It’s important to know that the English word “frog” and “toad” are common names for species within the order Anura (scientific classification). From a taxonomic standpoint, all members within the Anura order are considered frogs.

Only members within the Bufonidae family are considered toads or “true toads”. There are a few differences in appearance that can be noted. Most frogs tend to have smooth skin and rarely venture far from water. Meanwhile, true toads often have bumpy skin and they’re not as dependent on water as other Anurans.

These are generally the types of characteristics used to describe the differences between frogs and toads. It’s not that simple. Some true toads have smooth skin and some species not within the Bufonidae family have bumpy skin.

The Oriental fire-bellied toad, for example, is not within the Bufonidae family, yet its English common name includes the word “toad”. It is not a true toad but it has bumpy skin.

Related: Frogs vs Toads: What’s the Difference?

For this reason, I’ve created Venn diagrams for different age groups. Having a kindergartener myself, I realize that introducing scientific names like “Anura” and “Bufonidae” is more complicated than it needs to be. Older kids would benefit from the more complex diagram I hope.

Frog & Toad Venn Diagram for Young Kids

Click the image to open the full-sized version. From there you should be able to print the photo by going to file > print or perhaps right click > print, depending on the type of computer you’re using.

Frog & Toad Venn Diagram
Frog & Toad Venn Diagram
Frog & Toad Venn Diagram

Frog & Toad Venn Diagram for Teens

The Venn diagram for teens+ is a more accurate way of navigating the differences between frogs and toads. It’s important to remember that taxonomically speaking, there isn’t a difference between a frog and a toad. Both are within the order of Anura. Moreover, the word “frog” and “toad” are English common names that are often used interchangeably.

Frog & Toad Venn Diagram

I sincerely hope these free diagrams are helpful for you! Please, if you’ve got a few moments to spare, would you mind leaving feedback in the comment section below? I’m always looking to improve and certainly wouldn’t mind making a few more of these Venn diagrams in the future.

Want more? Take the Frogs vs Toads Quiz to find out if you can identify the subtle differences between frogs and toads.