1. Fold the square paper in half diagonally to form a triangle.
2. Fold the triangle in half again to form a smaller triangle.
3. Open the top layer of the triangle along the crease made in step 2.
4. Flatten the opened section down to form a square, aligning the edges with the bottom point.
5. Turn the entire model over.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 on this side to form another square.
7. Fold the top layer of the right corner down to meet the center line.
8. Fold the top layer of the left corner down to meet the center line.
9. Make a crease from the top point down to the bottom edge, then fold the top point forward along this crease.
10. Flatten the model along the existing creases.
11. Fold the top right corner forward along the dotted line.
12. Repeat step 11 for the top left corner.
13. Perform a pocket fold on the right side by tucking the flap inside.
14. Perform a pocket fold on the left side by tucking the flap inside.
15. Fold the bottom right corner up and tuck it into the pocket on the right side.
16. Fold the bottom left corner up and tuck it into the pocket on the left side. Then, fold the head down and tuck the legs into their respective pockets.
17. Your origami frog is finished!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable origami directions.
