How To Make an Origami Jumping Frog

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Folding one of these little critters is just half the fun—once you're done, see how far and how high your frog can go, and challenge your friends to a jumpathon.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A 3" x 5" index card
A flat surface

Step 1: Position the card

Position the card in front of you with the lined side facing up, and one of the short sides closest to you.

Tip: The stiffer the paper you use, the farther your frog will jump.

Step 2: Fold the top corner to the opposite edge & unfold

Fold the top left corner over to the right edge, forming a triangle. Unfold.

Step 3: Repeat on the other side

Now do the same with the top right corner. Unfold. You should now have a large "X" on the top half of your card.

Step 4: Flip the card over

Turn the card over to the plain side.

Step 5: Fold the short edge to the X and unfold

Fold the top of the X (short edge) to the bottom of the X. Unfold.

Step 6: Flip the card and poke the X

Turn the card back over to the lined side. With your finger, gently poke in the middle of the X, forming a slight scoop shape.

Step 7: Bring the sides together and flatten the top

With each of your forefingers, bring the sides of the scoop together. Flatten down the top into a triangular shape.

Step 8: Fold the frog's arms

Working only on this triangular shape, fold the bottom corners up to the top, forming the frog's arms.

Step 9: Fold the sides to the center

The overall shape of the card should now be like a house. Fold the sides of the "house" in, to meet in the center.

Step 10: Fold the bottom to the top

Fold the bottom of this narrow "house" all the way to the top. Crease gently.

Step 11: Double the edge back on itself

Fold this same edge back to the new bottom, again creasing gently. This forms the back legs of the frog.

Step 12: Arrange the legs

Looking at the model from the side, arrange the back legs of the frog to form a "Z" shape.

Step 13: Jump

Place your frog on the table and give its back a gentle and quick tap. Now jump to it!

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