Monday Origami Prompt: How to Make a Jumping Frog
It’s time to get hopping! Let’s learn how to make an origami frog that can jump into the air.
(1) Print out the template or find a square origami paper, and gather scissors and markers.
(2) Make an origami jumping frog!
(3) Try to make your frog jump as far as it can go! Race with your friends!
(4) Take a picture or video and share.
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Template or square paper
Markers
Scissors
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20+ minutes
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How can you make your frog "ribbit" while it jumps around? Use littleBits, MakeyMakey or other electronics to make it sound.
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What is another paper folding or crafting technique that can make your origami frog jump around? Build it! Is it easier or harder than the first method you tried?
