This free printable frog craft is a great way for young kids to practice their fine motor skills and handwriting! It's an easy craft for your letter F theme or as part of a frog theme lesson any time of year. I hope you enjoy this easy build a frog craft!
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- Burris, Priscilla (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 16 Pages - 06/28/2016 (Publication Date) - Cartwheel Books (Publisher)
Materials needed for a build a frog craft
This cute frog craft comes with two different options - a frog coloring page craft and a color version.
Both versions of the frog worksheet have space to practice tracing the word "frog" and a blank line for handwriting practice.
Here are the craft materials you'll need to use these free printables:
- Your free printable PDF file (look for the row of arrows pointing at the download link)
- Printer access and paper.
- Child safe scissors
- Glue stick
- Crayons, colored pencils, etc, if you're using the color your own frog craft version
- Pencil or other writing implement for handwriting practice
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How to make your frog craft: step-by-step directions
First, grab your free frog template worksheets by using the download link lower in the post.
Print as many copies as you'll need of either the color version of the black and white. You only need one page for each child participating.
If you're using the black and white version of this simple craft, color the frog before cutting it out.
Completing the handwriting portion of the activity is also easiest before cutting out the frog pieces.
Once your students are ready, have them use blunt-tipped scissors to cut out their paper frog's pieces.
To assemble the frog, glue the legs to the body:
Then glue the head on top of the legs and body.
That's it! Your frog craft is now ready to use.
Frogs can be attached to a large craft stick to use as a stick puppet, placed on toilet paper rolls to make them stand up, displayed on your classroom bulletin board, or even turned into sun catchers in a window.
How will you use your frog craft? Leave a comment and let me know!
Frog printables PDF file download area
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I hope you have so much fun making a cute frog with your kiddo! Make sure to check out the posts below for more fun crafts and learning activities for little learners:
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