Popsicle Stick Frog – Kid Craft Idea

Inspired by the children’s book It’s Mine by Leo Lionni, today I present to YOU our Popsicle Stick Frog kid craft idea!

Three selfish frogs live together on an island in the middle of Rainbow Pond. All day long they bicker: It’s mine! It’s mine! It’s mine! But a bad storm and a big brown toad help them realize that sharing is much more fun. With characteristic clarity, simplicity and exuberance, Leo Lionni makes it possible for kids to see themselves through the antics of others who share our world.

This frog made from popsicle sticks craft is super easy to make within minutes and it’s relatively inexpensive too! All it involves is a little bit of cutting and gluing. Basic stuff!

So let’s HOP to it! Check out the FULL tutorial below and get to work on creating this adorable frog themed craft today. Then display as is OR use it as a puppet while you read the book together! Whatever you do with today’s craft idea – I hope you enjoy doing it with your child!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished frog puppet creations on our Facebook page to admire!

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Popsicle Stick Frog Supplies:

• Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per frog}
• Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per frog}
• School Glue
• Green Craft Paint
• Paint Brush
• Small Paper Plate
• Basic Craft Scissors
• Green/Red Colored Cardstock Paper
• Large Wiggle Eyes {2 per frog}
• optional materials – glitter, rhinestones, feathers etc.

Directions:

• First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {3 jumbo next to each other with two mini across}
• Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each frog you are making.
• Now you are ready for the paint! Go ahead and squirt some paint on a small paper plate.
• Have children paint their newly made popsicle stick shape completely green.
• Set aside to let it dry completely.
• Next grab your cardstock. Cut out four legs and a fun long red tongue to give the frog life!
• To finish off the Popsicle Stick Frog craft – have children glue on their cardstock pieces, as well as some wiggle eyes and other fun embellishments to give it that personalized look!
• Then let it all sit aside to let it dry completely before displaying and/or playing with proudly!!!

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If you are up for a challenge – you can also make a FROG out of an “F” popsicle stick shape!

Please sure to check out our Handprint Frog kid craft post as well! It’s another great craft to pair with the book I mentioned above in this tutorial :-)