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17 Cute Frog Crafts for Kids

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Kids will adore making these cute frog crafts! Grab your markers, scissors, paper, and art supplies to make these nature projects.

Collage of frog crafts for kids including a paper frog, folded craft, corner bookmarks, clay pot art, and egg carton frogs on a log.

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Nature is full of amazing creatures that kids love, including the frog. This small green amphibian is fascinating to learn about and these cute crafts will have you hopping with excitement.

We rounded up a mix of creative and educational activities that kids of all ages can enjoy. Make art, learn about the life cycle of a frog, and create something just for fun!

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Easy frog craft ideas

Below find over a dozen easy frog crafts that use everyday household items and art supplies you might already have in your craft stash.

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Life Cycle Play Dough Mats

Photo Credit: www.homeschoolof1.com

Print a life cycle play dough mat to teach your child about the 4 stages of growth for a frog and other backyard creatures.

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Toilet Paper Tube Frog

Photo Credit: rockyourhomeschool.net

Download a printable template to make these adorable paper tube frogs. Don't forget the wiggly eyes! These would make fun finger puppets.

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Frog Life Cycle Diorama

Photo Credit: rockyourhomeschool.net

Teach your child about a frog's life cycle with a hands-on science activity. Download the printable template, then color and assemble.

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Paper Plate Frog

Photo Credit: www.livinglifeandlearning.com

This smiling green paper plate frog has a big mouth and a pipe cleaner tongue for catching flies.

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Paper Frog Stick Puppet

Photo Credit: the-gingerbread-house.co.uk

You're going to want to make a whole family of these tiny paper frogs. Use the printable template and make them green or any color you like!

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Frog and Lily Pad Paper Plate Puppet

Photo Credit: craftykidsplay.com

Turn a paper plate into a pond scene for a friendly frog. The frog puppet can hop around on the lilypads for an interactive adventure.

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Frog Facts Coloring Pages

Photo Credit: twokidsandacoupon.com

Print these coloring pages and learn interesting frog facts. There are simple pictures for little kids and more detailed ones for big kids and adults.

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F is for Frog

Photo Credit: www.bethannaverill.com

Teach your preschooler how to write the letter F with a fun letter lesson that includes a paper frog.

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Egg Carton Five Little Speckled Frogs

Photo Credit: rainydaymum.co.uk

Sing the Five Little Speckled Frogs song and make your own paper version. Painted egg carton cups and a paper tube turn into tiny frogs on a log.

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Clay Pot Frog

Photo Credit: rufflesandrainboots.com

This adorable clay pot frog is made from dollar store supplies. This would be a cute decoration for a mantle or side table in the summer!

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Frog Corner Origami Bookmark

Photo Credit: foldyourway.com

Learn how to fold a corner bookmark and turn it into a colorful tree frog. Make a bunch for saving your page in your current read.

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Easy Origami Frog Face

Photo Credit: foldyourway.com

Fold an origami frog with chubby cheeks and big eyes that looks like the Japanese cartoon Keroppi. Follow the steps to fold, then add cute facial features with a pen.

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Potato Print Frog Cards

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Try a printmaking activity that uses a potato to create a cute, round frog. Add your own creative embellishments for a fun keepsake or a card to send to someone special.

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Easy Jumping Frog Origami

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Learn how to fold an origami frog. Then press on the frog to make it jump! This craft is quick to make and provides plenty of playtime too.

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Frog Folding Surprise

Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

Use the printable template to make a funny little frog with a big surprise. Turn the finish project into a card or just enjoy the interactive fun.

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Frog and Duck

Photo Credit: buggyandbuddy.com

Use a printable template to make this fun frog craft. Add the bonus water background to make a splash!

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Frog Coloring Bookmarks

Photo Credit: www.thebensonstreet.com

Print and color these frog bookmarks to save the page in your book. There are 5 different designs filled with silly frog and reading puns.

These frog crafts are the perfect summer activity for kids. Be sure to save this post so you can come back to it again later.

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Keri is the creator of Backyard Summer Camp as well as her family lifestyle blog, One Mama's Daily Drama. She lives in Texas with her family, where she spent her kids' childhood summers planning fun activities to keep them entertained.

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