Origami Frog Tutorial For Kids of All Ages

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Today we are folding an origami frog! Although this origami tutorial looks long and difficult, it is actually very easy. Younger kids should use a large piece of paper that adapts better to their dexterity, and older kids can try this origami with a regular 6 in x 6 in origami paper. Let’s get started!

What a cute origami frog!

Sometimes, the best crafts are those that don’t need a lot of prep. This origami craft only needs a square piece of paper, making it a great way to pass time on a rainy day! So if you’re ready, grab your green origami paper (or your preferred color) and let’s make an origami frog.

Related: Origami Jumping Frog Craft!

Step 1

Start with a square piece of origami paper, placing it on your flat surface with the white side up.

Origami frog - Step 1. There's a square piece of paper on the table. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Here we go! Let’s make an origami frog.

Step 2

Fold the paper in half diagonally, bringing one corner to the opposite corner.

Origami frog - Step 2. The paper is folded diagonally, creating a triangle. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Fold it in half like a triangle.

Step 3

Open the paper back up.

Origami frog - Step 3. The folded triangle is now opened back into a square. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Back to a square.

Step 4

Fold the paper in half diagonally again, this time in the other direction.

Origami frog - Step 4. The paper is folded diagonally in the opposite direction. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Time to fold the other way.

Step 5

Fold the paper in half once more, this time horizontally.

Origami frog - Step 5. The paper is folded in half horizontally, forming a rectangle. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Fold it in half again!

Step 6

Put your finger in between the first flaps and use your left thumb to push down until you get the figure below.

Origami frog - Step 6. The paper has a square shape with a triangle next to it Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Push down gently.

Step 7

Flip your paper over.

Origami frog - Step 7. The paper is flipped over. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Let’s keep going.

Step 8

Fold the right side up, bringing the edge to the top point to form a square.

Origami frog - Step 8. The right side of the paper is folded up, creating a square shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Now we’re back to a square.

Step 9

Unfold the last fold.

Origami frog - Step 9. The square fold is undone, returning the paper to its previous shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Let’s get ready for the next steps!

Step 10

Squash-fold the excess right corner toward the inside until the paper becomes a square again.

Origami frog - Step 10. The excess right corner is squash-folded inside, making the paper a square again. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Let’s squash-fold!
Origami frog - Step 10. The excess right corner is squash-folded inside, making the paper a square again. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Your paper should look similar to this now.

Step 11

Fold the top layer’s right and left corners toward the middle line.

Origami frog - Step 11. The top layer's right and left corners are folded to the center line. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Origami is a great activity for kids of all ages.
Origami frog - Step 11. The top layer's right and left corners are folded to the center line. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Continue folding and folding…

Step 12

Flip the paper over and fold the right and left corners of the top layer toward the middle line again, making a kite shape.

Origami frog - Step 12. The paper is flipped over, and the corners are folded to the middle, forming a kite shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Let’s continue on the other side!
Origami frog - Step 12. The paper is flipped over, and the corners are folded to the middle, forming a kite shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
We’ve got a kite now.

Step 13

Unfold the folds you just made.

Origami frog - Step 13. The kite-shaped folds are undone, returning to the previous shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Look at all the creases we’ve made so far.

Step 14

Take the top layer of the paper and fold it slightly backward, allowing you to fold the sides inward and create a diamond shape.

Origami frog - Step 14. The top layer is folded back, and the sides are folded inward to create a diamond shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Follow the pictures for guidance.
Origami frog - Step 14. The top layer is folded back, and the sides are folded inward to create a diamond shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
You’ve got this!

Step 15

Turn the paper over and repeat the same fold on the other side.

Origami frog - Step 15. The paper is turned over, and the same diamond shape is created on the other side. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Turn it over and repeat!

Step 16

Open the side flaps on the front and fold them down flat again.

Origami frog - Step 16. The side flaps on the front are opened and folded down. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Open the flaps before we move to the next steps.
Origami frog - Step 16. The side flaps on the front are opened and folded down. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
We’re working on the origami frog’s body right now.

Step 17

Repeat the previous step on the back side.

Origami frog - Step 17. The back side flaps are also opened and folded down. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Let’s repeat the previous steps.

Step 18

Fold the top right and left sides toward the middle line again.

Origami frog - Step 18. The top right and left sides are folded toward the middle line. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Let’s fold the sides to continue working on the frog’s body.
Origami frog - Step 18. The top right and left sides are folded toward the middle line. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Origami is all about folding, unfolding, folding…

Step 19

Flip the paper over and repeat the same folds on the back side.

Origami frog - Step 19. The paper is flipped over, and the sides are folded toward the middle again. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Fold again!

Step 20

Unfold the last steps.

Origami frog - Step 20. The previous folds are undone, returning to the square shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Are you having fun folding this origami frog?

Step 21

Open one side of the square and push down gently to create the shape in the picture.

Origami frog - Step 21. One side of the square is opened and gently pressed down to create a new shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Push gently to make this shape!

Step 22

Flip the paper over.

Origami frog - Step 22. The paper is flipped over, ready for the next step. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Flip it over.

Step 23

Repeat step 21 on the other side of the square.

Origami frog - Step 23. The other side of the square is opened and pressed down, matching the previous side. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Repeat that push-down move!

Step 24

Take the flap on the right and move it to the left, then repeat step 21: open the flap and squash it down.

Origami frog - Step 24. The right flap is moved to the left, and the new shape is created by squashing it down. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
You’re doing great!
Origami frog - Step 24. The right flap is moved to the left, and the new shape is created by squashing it down. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Remember that origami is all about patience.

Step 25

Repeat the last step on the remaining side.

Origami frog - Step 25. The last unsquashed side is opened and pressed down like the others. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
We’re more than halfway done!

Step 26

On one side, take the left and right flaps and push them forward.

Origami frog - Step 26. The left and right flaps are pushed forward to form the legs. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
We’re starting to work on the legs now, yay!

Step 27

On the last folds that we just made, take the left side and fold it inward.

Origami frog - Step 27. The left side is folded inward, tucking the flap neatly. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Let’s continue folding some more.

Step 28

Repeat the last step on the right side.

Origami frog - Step 28. The right side is folded inward, matching the left. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Let’s match sides.

Step 29

Flip the paper over again.

Origami frog - Step 29. The paper is flipped over, showing the other side of the folds. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Let’s work on a different side now.

Step 30

Open the paper and push down to recreate the shape you made in step 26.

Origami frog - Step 30. The paper is opened and pressed down, forming the previous shape again. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Don’t give up, we’re not far from the finished origami frog!

Step 31

Fold the left and right sides inward like before.

Origami frog - Step 31. The left and right sides are folded inward, just like before. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
For now, it’s all about repeating previous steps before moving to the next ones.

Step 32

Move the flap to the left, leaving you with the shape in the picture.

Origami frog - Step 32. The flap is moved to the left, leaving a familiar shape. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Nice work!

Step 33

Repeat the previous steps: open, squash down, and fold the left and right sides.

Origami frog - Step 33. The sides are opened, squashed down, and folded inward again. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
It’ll all come together quickly, we promise!

Step 34

Move the flap to the left again, and get ready to work on another side.

Origami frog - Step 34. The flap is moved to the left, and the process continues. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Move the flap left and keep on folding.

Step 35

Repeat the same steps on this side: open, squash down, and fold the left and right sides.

Origami frog - Step 35. The last side is opened, squashed down, and folded inward. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Last side!

Step 36

Take one of the “legs” and fold it upward. Just a few more folds and we’re almost done!

Origami frog - Step 36. One of the frog's legs is folded upward. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
It’s leg time!

Step 37

Repeat this fold on the opposite side.

Origami frog - Step 37. The opposite leg is folded upward, too. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Now the other leg!

Step 38

Flip your paper over.

Origami frog - Step 38. The paper is flipped over. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
We’re working on the other pair of legs.

Step 39

Fold the remaining two legs upward.

Origami frog - Step 39. The remaining two legs are folded upward. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Hop hop!

Step 40

Take the front two legs and fold them above the back legs, bending the back legs slightly so they look like real frog legs!

Origami frog - Step 40. The front legs are folded above the back legs, and the back legs are bent to look more realistic. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Lookinng like a frog now!

Step 41

Bend the front legs a little to make them look more natural.

Origami frog - Step 41. The front legs are bent slightly to give them a more natural look. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Almost done!

Step 42

Fold the top corner down – this will become your frog’s head!

Origami frog - Step 42. The top corner is folded down, creating the frog's head. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
Just one more fold to finish this origami frog!

Step 43

Your origami frog is ready to hop around and decorate your home!

Origami frog - Step 43. The finished origami frog is ready. Tutorial from Kids Activities Blog.
What an adorable origami frog!

Add some googly eyes, draw a cute face, or even color your frog in bright colors to make it stand out!

Active Time
30 minutes

Total Time
30 minutes

Difficulty
Medium

Estimated Cost
Less than $5

Materials

  • 1 square piece of origami paper

Instructions

      1. Start with a square piece of origami paper, placing it on your flat surface with the white side up.
      2. Fold the paper in half diagonally, bringing one corner to the opposite corner.
      3. Open the paper back up.
      4. Fold the paper in half diagonally again, this time in the other direction.
      5. Fold the paper in half once more, this time horizontally.
      6. Place your finger between the first flaps and use your left thumb to gently push down on the center until you form a triangular shape, like in the picture.
      7. Flip your paper over so the triangle points are facing down.
      8. Fold the right side up, bringing the edge to the top point to form a square.
      9. Unfold the last fold.
      10. Squash-fold the excess right corner toward the inside until the paper becomes a square again.
      11. Fold the top layer’s right and left corners toward the middle line.
      12. Flip the paper over and fold the right and left corners of the top layer toward the middle line again, making a kite shape.
      13. Unfold the folds you just made.
      14. Take the top layer of the paper and fold it slightly backward, allowing you to fold the sides inward and create a diamond shape.
      15. Turn the paper over and repeat the same fold on the other side.
      16. Open the side flaps on the front and fold them down flat again.
      17. Repeat the previous step on the back side.
      18. Fold the top right and left sides toward the middle line again.
      19. Flip the paper over and repeat the same folds on the back side.
      20. Unfold the last steps.
      21. Open one side of the square and push down gently to create the shape in the picture.
      22. Flip the paper over.
      23. Repeat the previous fold on the other side of the square.
      24. Take the flap on the right and move it to the left, then repeat the previous fold: open the flap and squash it down.
      25. Repeat the last step on the remaining side.
      26. On one side, take the left and right flaps and push them forward.
      27. On the last folds, take the left side and fold it inward.
      28. Repeat the last step on the right side.
      29. Flip the paper over again.
      30. Open the paper and push down to recreate the shape you made earlier.
      31. Fold the left and right sides inward like before.
      32. Move the flap to the left, leaving you with the shape in the picture.
      33. Repeat the previous steps: open, squash down, and fold the left and right sides.
      34. Move the flap to the left again, and get ready to work on another side.
      35. Repeat the same steps on this side: open, squash down, and fold the left and right sides.
      36. Take one of the “legs” and fold it upward.
      37. Repeat this fold on the opposite side.
      38. Flip your paper over.
      39. Fold the remaining two legs upward.
      40. Take the front two legs and fold them above the back legs, bending the back legs slightly so they look like real frog legs!
      41. Bend the front legs a little to make them look more natural.
      42. Fold the top corner down – this will become your frog’s head!
      43. Your origami frog is ready to hop around and decorate your home!

Notes

Add some googly eyes, draw a cute face, or even color your frog in bright colors to make it stand out!

Remember, origami is more than just a paper craft – it’s a fun way to let children’s creative side out while helping them develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills! It also helps develop their spatial, analytical, and thinking skills.

So now that you know that, why not give these other origami crafts a try?

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Did you enjoy making this origami frog?



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