Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. The word “origami” is derived from the Japanese words “ori” (to fold) and “kami” (paper). Unlike cutting or pasting which alters the construction paper origami involves only folding the paper to create three-dimensional shapes.
There are many different origami designs but the most popular is probably the crane. The crane is a symbol of good luck and is said to have a lifespan of a thousand years. Other popular origami designs include the lotus flower the waterbomb and the jumping frog.
The jumping frog is a fun and easy origami design that is perfect for kids. It is also known as the “leaping frog” or the “hopping frog.”
To make a jumping frog you will need a square piece of paper. If you are using construction paper it is best to choose a light color. Origami paper is also available at most craft stores.
1. Start with the paper square positioned in front of you so that it looks like a diamond.
2. Fold the paper in half to create a crease down the middle. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
3. Fold the paper in half once more to create a third crease. Unfold the paper and then fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
4. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
5. Turn the paper over and fold the paper in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
6. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
7. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
8. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
9. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
10. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
11. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
12. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
13. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
14. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
15. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
16. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
17. Turn the paper over and fold the paper in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
18. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
19. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
20. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
21. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
22. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
23. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
24. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
25. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
26. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
27. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
28. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
29. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
30. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
31. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
32. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
33. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
34. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
35. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
36. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
37. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
38. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
39. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
40. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
41. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
42. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
43. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
44. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
45. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
46. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
47. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
48. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
49. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
50. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
51. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
52. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
53. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
54. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
55. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
56. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
57. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
58. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
59. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
60. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
61. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
62. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
63. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
64. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
65. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
66. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
67. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
68. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
69. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
70. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
71. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
72. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
73. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
74. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
75. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
76. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
77. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
78. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
79. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
80. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
81. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
82. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
83. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
84. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
85. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
86. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
87. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
88. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
89. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
90. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
91. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
92. Turn the paper over and fold it in half to create a crease. Unfold the paper and then fold it in half the other way to create a second crease.
93. Fold the two top corners down to meet in the middle crease.
94. Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corners.
95. Turn the paper over
What is origami?
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.
What is the difference between origami and kirigami?
Origami is the art of folding paper while kirigami is the art of cutting and folding paper.
What is the most important tool for origami?
The most important tool for origami is a sharp crease.
What is the traditional Japanese origami crane?
The traditional Japanese origami crane is a symbol of good fortune and is often given as a gift.
How do you make an origami jumping frog?
To make an origami jumping frog start with a square piece of paper.
Fold the paper in half then fold it in half again.
Fold the top two corners down to the center and unfold.
Fold the bottom two corners up to the center and unfold.
Fold the paper in half then fold each side in to the center.
Fold the top corner down then fold the bottom corner up.
Flip the paper over and fold the top corners down.
Flip the paper over and fold each side in to the center.
Fold the top corner down then fold the bottom corner up.
Your origami jumping frog is complete!
