How to Fold a Jumping Frog🐸

Creating a jumping origami frog is easier than you think! Follow these step-by-step instructions to fold your very own paper hopper. 🐸✋📄

📐 What You'll Need:

• 1 sheet of rectangular paper (standard 8.5" x 11" works great)
  
  

• Flat surface to fold on
  
  

• Patience and enthusiasm!
  
  

🧾 Folding Steps:

1. Fold in Half (Lengthwise):
   Fold the paper in half from top to bottom and crease it. Unfold.
   
   

2. Fold the Sides to the Center:
   Fold both top corners down diagonally to meet the center crease, forming an "X" with the top half.
   
   

3. Collapse the Triangle:
   Push the sides inward to collapse into a triangle shape on top. This is your frog’s head.
   
   

4. Fold the Bottom Up:
   Fold the bottom half up to meet the bottom of the triangle.
   
   

5. Create the Legs:
   Fold both sides of the bottom portion inward, then fold the edges out diagonally to create the frog’s legs.
   
   

6. Make It Jump!
   Fold the bottom edge up once, then fold it back down to form a springy "Z" shape. This acts as the frog's jumping mechanism.
   
   

✅ You're done! Tap the folded back of your frog and watch it leap! 🐸💨