Paper Plate Frog Puppet
This Paper Plate Frog Puppet is a quick and easy craft that gives kids something fun to play with after they finish creating it. With just a few simple supplies, children can turn an ordinary plate into a silly frog puppet that is perfect for pretend play, story time, or classroom activities.
Supplies
- Green paper plate or green plastic plate
- Red construction paper
- 2 large wiggle eyes
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Fold the paper plate in half to create the frog’s mouth.
- Cut a long tongue shape from red construction paper.
- Glue the tongue inside the folded plate so it sticks out when the puppet opens.
- Glue the wiggle eyes to the top outside of the plate.
- Let the glue dry completely before playing with your frog puppet.
Fun Facts
Frogs have been around for more than 200 million years, which means they lived on Earth as far back as the time of the dinosaurs. Some frogs kept in captivity have even been known to live for more than 20 years.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
No printable template is needed for this craft. Just gather the supplies and start creating.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This easy frog puppet craft works well with lessons about pond life, amphibians, or life cycles. Children can use their finished puppets to act out frog stories, practice speaking skills, or retell facts they have learned about frogs. Teachers can also pair this activity with a science lesson about tadpoles and frog habitats.
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Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
