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Looking for a fun craft to do with your kids?
This Paper Plate Frog Craft is perfect for any occasion! All you need is some paper plates, colored papers, pipe cleaners and your basic craft supplies.
Your kids will love this frog craft because it’s so colorful and fun. They can use their imaginations to come up with all sorts of stories about these friendly frogs. And when they’re done, they can display their artwork proudly on the refrigerator or bulletin board.
Follow the simple instructions below to make your own Frog Craft today!
For more fun frog activities like this, check out my list of Frog Activities for Kids.
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Paper Plate Frog Craft
Do your kids love animals? My homeschooled kids are always asking to learn about different animals and they especially love it when we can do a fun, hands-on activity like this paper plate frog craft.
Not only is it a great way to recycle some materials you might have around the house, but it’s also a fun and easy activity that the whole family can enjoy. Plus, it’s a great way to teach your kids about different amphibians and the habitats they live in.
So if you’re looking for a fun homeschooling activity or just a fun frog craft to do with your kids, give this paper plate frog craft a try.
Recommended Frog Books for Kids
Grab these books about frogs for a fun learning experience about their life cycle and a few interesting short stories with engaging frog characters that kids will love.
The Lucky Green Frog: Picture Book For Preschoolers & Toddlers. Ideal for ages 2-6.
National Geographic Readers: Frogs
The Wide-Mouthed Frog (A Pop-Up Book)
National Geographic Readers: Tadpole to Frog (L1/Co-reader)
And the Bullfrogs Sing: A Life Cycle Begins
Frog Craft Materials
- Paper plate
- Bond paper
- Colored paper (green and black)
- Scissor
- Pen
- Glue gun/glue
- Pipe cleaners (green and red)
Perfectware – Kitchen essentials Paper Plate 6-300 6
Tru-Ray Construction Paper P103031, 10 Classic Colors, 9
Horizon Group USA Neon Fuzzy Sticks. Pipe Cleaner, Bendi Sticks, Chenille Stem- 200 Pack, Neon, Multicolor
Recommended Frog Activity Kits
Little Learners Print & Go Activity Kit: Frog Life Cycle
Your kindergartener, first or second grade student will love these frog life cycle worksheets to learn all about frogs.
Frog Life Cycle Figurines
Get these frog life cycle figurines for your homeschool frog life cycle lesson. I bet your kids will have a wonderful time!
Instructions
- Cut the paper plate in half and cover it with a green-colored paper.
2. Cut out two arc shapes from the other half of the paper plate.
3. Cut out two smaller arc shapes and one-half circle from the black-coloredpaper.
4. Paste the two small arc shapes on top of the larger arc shapes. Trace thepipe cleaners around them, and use a glue gun to glue them.
5. Attach the half-circle at the center of the paper plate using glue.
6. Trace the pipe cleaner around the half-circle.
7. Use a hot glue gun to attach the eyes and the frog’s face (paper plate).
8. Double the red pipe cleaner and fold it in accordion style.
9. Then attach it to the frog’s mouth, and you’re done with your Frog Craft, you did very well!
Helpful Craft Tips:
- Be careful when using the scissors and the hot glue gun.
- Choose the proper materials to achieve the aspired outcome.
- Let your creativity flow in your work!
Looks like a fun activity, right? What are you waiting for? Grab those supplies and try this frog activity with your child.
If you love this activity, you have to try these Animal Activities for Kids, too.
More Frog Activities
Books About Frogs for Preschoolers
Fun Frog Books for Kindergarten
Life Cycle of a Frog Activity
Frog Life Cycle Crafts
Frog Life Cycle Coloring Pages
Frog Anatomy Worksheets for Kids
Frog Life Cycle Worksheets
STEAM Education Project with Origami Frogs by STEAM Powered Family
Surprise Big Mouth Frog Printable by Homeschool Preschool
Frog Number Word Counting Book by 3 Dinosaurs