Paper Plate Frog Craft
Hop into some crafty fun with this adorable paper plate frog craft that kids will love making and showing off.
This frog craft is a cheerful and creative project perfect for bringing a splash of nature into craft time. With just a few simple supplies and a free printable pattern, kids can create their own friendly frog in no time. The end result is bright, playful, and full of personality—making it a great activity for school, home, or camp.
Younger kids, like preschoolers and early elementary students, will enjoy painting and assembling the frog, while older kids can focus on adding details and customizing their designs. It’s an easy way to engage all ages in a hands-on activity that combines creativity with fine motor skill practice.
You can make this craft any time of year, but it’s especially fun during spring when frogs are hopping around ponds and creeks. It’s also a great project for an animal unit study, whether at home or in the classroom. Use it as part of a rainy-day craft lineup, a summer camp art activity, or even as a decoration for a frog- or pond-themed party. This paper plate craft can also be paired with a favorite frog storybook for a themed reading time.
You’ll love this frog craft because it’s budget-friendly, beginner-friendly, and endlessly customizable. Kids can mix and match colors, add silly features, or even make a whole group of frogs to display together. Plus, with the free template included, prep is quick and easy—just print, cut, and start crafting.
Tips for making the craft:
- Instead of paint, you can color your frog using markers or crayons.
- We used wiggle eyes for a fun 3D effect, but you can draw or paint the eyes instead.
- Rather than cutting spots, you can simply draw or paint them on. Alternatively you can switch the craft paper to craft foam or craft felt.
- For the tutorial photos, we used a hot glue gun to quickly attach pieces, but craft glue works well too (and is more kid-friendly).
Now that you know how fun and simple this frog craft is, it’s time to gather your supplies and follow the step-by-step tutorial below. The printable pattern makes cutting and assembling the pieces a breeze, so even beginner crafters can get great results.
How to Make a Paper Plate Frog Craft
Materials:
- Paper Plate
- Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Paint – Bright Green, Pink
- Cardstock or Craft Paper– Bright Green, Medium Green, Pink
- Craft Glue or a Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Sponge Dabber
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Black Marker
- Printed Paper Plate Frog Pattern
Instructions:
Paint the inside of the paper plate with bright green craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
Download and print the Frog Patterns, then cut out with scissors.
Trace the three small circles onto the medium green paper twice.
Cut out the small circle patterns with scissors.
Trace the two large circles onto bright green paper then cut out with scissors.
Attach two wiggle eyes to the bright green circles, and then to the frog’s face with glue.
Attach the six small medium green circles to the frog’s face with glue.
Create cheeks by dipping a sponge dabber into pink craft paint and stamping on either side of the face.
Using a black marker, outline the small circle spots, draw nostrils, and a mouth.
Trace the frog’s tongue onto pink paper.
Cut it out with scissors.
Roll the tongue onto a pencil to curl the paper.
Attach the frog’s tongue to the bottom edge of the mouth with glue.
With its cheerful face and bright colors, this paper plate craft will bring smiles to any crafting session. Whether you make one frog or a whole pond’s worth, it’s sure to be a favorite project that kids will want to make again.
