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Paper plate frogs

A green paper plate frog with a long curly red tongue that pops out of its mouth.

Paper plate frogs
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 5 to 8
Time30 minutes plus drying
Cost$1 to $4

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Paint the plate
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    Paint the plate

    Paint the back of the plate green. Let it dry.

  2. Step 2: Fold it in half
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    Fold it in half

    Fold it in half so the green is outside. That's the mouth.

  3. Step 3: Add the tongue
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    Add the tongue

    Cut a long red strip and curl it around a pencil. Glue one end inside the fold.

  4. Step 4: Make the eyes
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    Make the eyes

    Glue 2 eyes on green paper circles. Glue them to the top edge so they stick up.

  5. Step 5: Add the legs
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    Add the legs

    Cut 4 frog legs from green paper and glue them under the plate.

Edie's tip

Glue a paper fly to the end of the tongue. Kids always want one.

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