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Jumping Origami Frog

Make it⏱ 5 minutesAges 6-10

Folding exactly builds focus and hand control.

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  • 1 index card or square of stiff paper
Supplies for Jumping Origami Frog

Do it in 3 steps

Jumping Origami Frog step 1
1

Fold the top corners into a triangle, then fold the sides in.

Jumping Origami Frog step 2
2

Fold the bottom up, then fold it back down in half to make a spring.

3

Press the back and let go. Jump contest!

Tinker Ted with a stopwatchDO IT WITH ME

Your turn! Beat the clock.

Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.

5:00

⭐ Bonus round

Whose frog jumps the farthest?

🧠 Why it works

Folding exactly builds focus and hand control.

A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.

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