Need a fun and low-stress way to keep preschoolers busy?

Frog crafts are a great pick!

They’re simple to set up, easy to adapt for different skill levels, and always bring out smiles.

Frogs have just the right mix of silly and cute to catch kids’ attention, and the green colors and big eyes are fun to work with.

These crafts turn everyday materials, like paper, cups, socks, and even old CDs, into something kids can feel proud of.

Get ready for some folding, gluing, painting, and laughter.

These frog ideas are made for little hands and big imaginations.

Paper crafts are perfect for preschoolers – they’re cheap, easy to clean up, and you can do so much with them.

These ten frog projects will have your kids folding, cutting, and gluing their way to some seriously cute creations.

Grab a paper plate and fold it in half; you’ve got your frog body!

Now here’s the fun part: cut strips of paper and fold them accordion-style for springy legs.

Glue them under the plate, add some googly eyes and a red tongue, and watch your frog actually hop when you press and let go!

This one’s like magic! Give kids coffee filters and liquid watercolors.

When they drop the colors on, watch their eyes light up as the colors spread and mix.

Once it dries, fold it in half, stick on some paper legs, and boom, every kid has their own special spotted frog.

Don’t worry, we’re keeping this simple!

Use big squares of paper and stick to just four or five folds.

Kids fold corners to the middle, flip it over, make a diamond, and suddenly they’ve got a frog.

It’s great for teaching them to follow steps and pay attention.

Those brown lunch bags make awesome puppets!

The fold at the bottom becomes the mouth.

Kids cover the bag with green paper, stick big eyes on top, and they’re ready for a puppet show.

It’s amazing how much kids will talk when they’re speaking through a puppet!

Stack green cupcake liners from big to small, instant lily pad!

Put a paper frog on top, and you’re teaching size differences without them even knowing.

Plus, those crinkly liners are fun to touch and easy for little fingers to handle.

Hand kids some newspaper and let them tear away!

They’ll rip pieces and glue them down to make a frog shape.

The tearing is great for finger strength, and the black-and-white print looks pretty cool.

Add bright paper eyes to make it pop.

Remember making paper chains?

Kids cut strips, glue them in circles, and link them together.

Make a big circle for the body, a smaller one for the head, and tiny chains for the legs.

They’re practicing patterns and sizes without even realizing it.

Got old envelopes?

Perfect! Seal it up, turn it into a frog face, and cut a slit for the mouth.

Now, kids have a special place to keep their treasures.

They’re learning about recycling and getting something useful at the same time.

Tape two toilet paper rolls together, cover with green paper and frog decorations, add string, instant binoculars!

Kids love wearing these on nature walks to “spot frogs.”

It gets them outside and using their imagination.

Cut up lots of little green squares ahead of time.

Kids fill in a frog outline by gluing down the pieces.

It takes patience (good practice!), and they learn how tiny pieces can make one big picture.

The result looks pretty impressive too.

Who says you need fancy supplies?

These crafts show kids that everyday stuff headed for the trash can become cool frog art.

Plus, you’re teaching them about taking care of our planet!

Turn a green plastic spoon upside down, instant frog body!

Stick on googly eyes and paper legs.

It’s so quick that even the wiggliest three-year-old can finish before losing interest.

Sometimes the simplest crafts are the best.

Kids LOVE bubble wrap!

Dip it in green paint, press on paper, and you’ve got bumpy frog skin texture.

Cut out frog shapes from the printed paper or use it as a pond background.

The popping sound is just a bonus!

Save those wine corks!

Cut them into circles (adults only) and let kids stamp away.

Even plain round stamps can become frog bodies when you group them together.

It’s like having your own frog factory.

Paint a plastic bottle green, cut a coin slot, add bottle cap eyes, and now saving money is fun!

Kids can see their coins adding up through the clear bottle. Math lesson?

Check.

Recycling lesson?

Double check.

Those old CDs make the sparkliest frogs ever!

The shiny surface catches light and makes everything look special.

Kids practice making both sides match when they add features.

Who knew outdated technology could be so artistic?

Got a lonely sock?

Stuff the toe area a bit, glue on felt pieces for features, and you’ve got an instant puppet pal.

No sewing needed!

Shy kids often find it easier to talk through their sock frog friend.

Make a whole frog family by decorating paper cups.

Give each one a name or number.

Kids can stack them up and knock them down; it’s art that doubles as a game.

Perfect for busy little bodies!

Cut a milk jug to make a wide frog mouth.

Paint it green, add silly eyes, and toss soft balls into its mouth.

This big craft gets kids moving and laughing.

Group games are the best!

Like the toilet paper version but bigger!

Paper towel tubes make longer binoculars that feel more “real.”

Kids practice measuring paper to fit and get excited about going on frog-finding missions.

Clean foam food trays become art tools!

Kids draw frogs with pencils (pressing down makes grooves), roll paint over them, and press paper on top for prints.

They’re learning a real art technique with trash-turned-treasure.

These crafts get kids outside collecting materials and give them lots of different textures to touch and feel.

Sensory play is super important for little ones!

Find smooth rocks on a walk, then paint them as frogs.

The cold, heavy rocks feel different from paper, and painting on bumpy surfaces is a fun challenge.

Make a whole rock frog family with different sizes!

Collect leaves, dip in paint, and press inside frog outlines.

The leaf veins make cool skin patterns!

Kids can compare which leaves work best and talk about the different shapes they find outside.

Pine cones already look bumpy like some frogs!

Grown-ups help with hot glue while kids pick out felt pieces for faces and feet.

The prickly texture is fun to hold and makes each frog unique.

Roll, squish, and shape green playdough frogs!

Make blue water, brown logs, and yellow flowers.

Kids can make up stories about their pond while building hand strength.

The best part?

Squish it all and start over tomorrow!

Layer colored sand in clear bottles to make frog scenes.

Using funnels helps with hand control.

The sand feels nice running through fingers, and kids love shaking their bottles to hear the swoosh sound.

Glue cotton balls on paper frogs for the fluffiest amphibians ever!

Pull some cotton balls apart for different textures.

Some kids find the soft feeling really calming, and everyone wants to pet these frogs.

After collecting sticks outside, arrange them into frog shapes on cardboard.

Kids see how nature can become art! Count the legs, compare stick sizes, and talk about where you found each piece.

Get messy with finger paints! Kids paint frog ponds with their hands, no brushes needed.

Mix blue and yellow right on the paper to make green.

Yes, it’s messy, but look at those huge smiles!

Decorate cups as frog heads, fill with dirt and grass seed.

Water them and watch the grass “hair” grow!

Kids learn about taking care of plants and get excited checking their frog’s new hairdo each day.

Melt old crayon pieces in frog-shaped molds (or regular ice cube trays).

Kids learn about melting and hardening while making their own art supplies.

Green crayon frogs are perfect for frog drawings!

Mix up salt dough and press those little hands in to make prints.

Shape the fingers a bit to look like frog legs.

Once you bake and paint them, you’ve got keepsakes that parents will treasure forever.

Even the best-laid plans can go sideways with preschoolers! Here’s how to handle the hiccups and keep everyone smiling.

	Switch to glue sticks or tape	Test adhesives on materials beforehand
	Add flour or cornstarch	Use tempera paint designed for young children
	Pre-cut difficult shapes	Provide adaptive scissors or tear paper instead
	Introduce movement breaks	Break projects into smaller steps over multiple days
	Suggest creative substitutions	Keep a basic craft supply box ready
	Use wipeable surfaces	Dress children in smocks or old clothes

Weather can throw curveballs, too!

Can’t collect leaves in the rain?

Keep a stash from sunny days.

Hot day?

Pick quick-drying projects.

Cold day?

Plan for a longer drying time.

Roll with it; that’s what crafting with preschoolers is all about!

And there you have it, plenty of frog crafts to keep your preschoolers happy, busy, and learning along the way.

These projects don’t need to be perfect to be meaningful.

Each little frog shows off your child’s effort, imagination, and growing skills.

Some will hop, some will sparkle, and some might be a little lopsided, and that’s all part of the fun.

The real magic happens during the process: cutting, pasting, painting, and chatting.

These moments are full of connection, creativity, and pride.

So don’t stress the mess, and don’t worry about perfect lines or clean corners.

Just enjoy watching your little ones light up as they create something all their own, one green frog at a time.

Craft time isn’t over; head to our Children’s Crafts category for more!