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Origami jumping frog

Fold an index card into a little frog that hops across the table when you press its back.

Origami jumping frog
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 7 to 10
Time20 minutes
Cost$0 to $2

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Fold the X
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    Fold the X

    Fold the top-left corner down to the right edge and unfold. Do the same with the top-right corner. You'll see an X near the top.

  2. Step 2: Fold the line across
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    Fold the line across

    Fold the top edge down through the middle of the X and unfold.

  3. Step 3: Collapse the triangle
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    Collapse the triangle

    Push the sides in along the creases so the top folds into a triangle. Flatten it.

  4. Step 4: Make the front legs
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    Make the front legs

    Fold the 2 bottom points of the triangle up to the top point. Those are the front legs.

  5. Step 5: Fold in the sides
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    Fold in the sides

    Fold the left and right edges of the card in to meet in the middle.

  6. Step 6: Fold the back legs
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    Fold the back legs

    Fold the bottom edge up to the triangle. Then fold that same flap back down in half. That's the spring.

  7. Step 7: Make it hop
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    Make it hop

    Turn it over, draw eyes, and press your finger down on the back edge. Slide off fast and it jumps.

Edie's tip

Hold a frog race on the kitchen table. Mark a start line with tape.

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