Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Youth fold a square piece of paper into a simple jumping origami frog.

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Items Needed:

• Square piece of paper (about 5×5 inches)
• (Optional) Markers or stickers for decorating

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20 min):

1. Fold the paper in half from top to bottom. (2 min)
   • Unfold the paper to show the crease.
2. Fold the paper in half from side to side. (2 min)
   • Unfold again to create a second crease.
3. Fold all four corners into the center. (3 min)
   • Press the folds firmly so they stay in place.
4. Fold the bottom edge up to the top point. (3 min)
   • This creates the start of the frog’s body.
5. Fold the sides inward. (3 min)
   • Make sure the folds are even so the frog sits flat.
6. Fold the bottom edge back and forth. (4 min)
   • This creates a springy back leg that helps the frog jump.
7. Decorate the frog. (3 min)
   • (Optional) Add eyes or patterns with markers or stickers.

Step-by-Step Tutorials:

• Alternative Instructions: Origami Polly – Step-by-Step Folding Guide
• Alternative Instructions: Origami.me – Jumping Frog Step-by-Step Guide
• Alternative Instructions: wikiHow – How to Fold an Origami Frog
• Alternative Instructions & Video: The Printables Fairy – Easy Origami Jumping Frog
• Video: Art for Kids Hub – How To Fold An Origami Jumping Frog