How to Make a Jumping Frog

Origami is a fascinating and fun paper-folding art, and making a jumping frog is an exciting project.

This guide will take you through each step so you can easily create your very own paper frog that jumps!

Materials Needed:

• A rectangular piece of paper (preferably one with a colored side and a white side)
• A flat surface for folding
• Patience and enthusiasm!

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Paper

If your paper has a colored side, start with the white side facing up. Fold the rectangle in half lengthwise, crease firmly, and unfold it.

Step 2: Make Diagonal Creases

Bring the top right corner down to the left and crease the fold, then unfold it.

Bring the top left corner down to the right, crease, and unfold.

Step 3: Flip the Paper Over

Turn your paper so that the creases are now facing downwards.

Step 4: Create a Horizontal Fold

Bring the top of the rectangle down to where the diagonal folds intersect, then unfold it and flip the paper back over.

Step 5: Make a Squash Fold

Push the sides of the paper inward so they meet in the middle, forming a triangle at the top of the rectangle. Flatten the shape to secure it.

Step 6: Form the Frog’s Front Legs

Fold the two bottom corners of the triangle up to the center point.

Step 7: Fold the Sides to the Center

Bring the right side of the paper towards the center and crease. Repeat with the left side to ensure symmetry.

Step 8: Adjust the Triangles

Return to the small triangles formed in Step 6 and fold their top corners outward to form the frog’s front legs.

Step 9: Create the Body and Back Legs

Fold the bottom of the paper upwards to meet the top corner of the triangle.

Fold the same section back down to align with the bottom edge of the paper.

Step 10: Finalize the Frog’s Shape

Turn the entire model over, and now your frog is complete!

How to Make Your Frog Jump

To make your origami frog jump:

Lightly press down on its back with your finger.

Release quickly and watch it leap forward!

Challenge Yourself!

Try making frogs of different sizes to see which one jumps the farthest.

Decorate your frog with eyes and patterns to make it unique.

Organize a jumping contest with friends and family!

Origami is not just about folding paper; it’s about creativity and having fun. Now that you know how to make a jumping frog, get folding and enjoy your bouncing paper pet!