Then you’re going to cut along the swirl the paper plate should bottom out to create a long, swirly body. To make a paper plate dragon, you’ll need a large paper plate, upon which you will take a Sharpie and, starting about an inch from the outer rim, will make a swirl. Lastly, they’ll add the words “Is For Dragon” near the D. Then the kids will color in the head and tail of the dragon and cut those out have them paste the pieces down onto the D, with the head near the top and the tail near the bottom. You’ll make a D out of one color of construction paper and glue it down to a different color piece of construction paper. This is a good craft for the kindergarten set (especially when they’re learning their ABCs) all you’ll need for this is construction paper and glue. Pasting the dragon on with its mouth facing the top would give the illusion that it is breathing fire! 8. The finishing touch will be to punch a hole in the top of the rectangle and tie off yellow, red, and orange yarn. They’ll cut it out and then paste it onto a construction paper rectangle. BookmarksĬhoose a dragon illustration where the central figure is longer than it is wide, and have your kids color it in. You could shrink them down, laminate them and use them as cupcake toppers, or add a notecard and have them identify the food options. They can be colored in and cut out, taped to the walls, or used as place settings at your table. Whether you’re hosting a dragon-themed birthday party or a Game of Thrones marathon, get your guests into the spirit with my dragon illustrations as party decorations. Next, they’ll paste the two pieces to the two sides of the clothespin (the upper and the lower) so that the mouth opens when they press on the clothespin. Then, following the natural line of the dragon’s jaw, they’ll cut the head in half. Have your kids color in just the heads and cut them out. To make this fun little craft, you’ll have to resize the dragon illustrations so that the heads will fit approximately a spring clothespin. They can either play with the dragon figures as-is or add crafting sticks to the backs to give the dragons a “handle.” 11. They’ll cut out those outlines and then paste the two pieces together (this is just to reinforce the flimsier computer paper). Have your kids color in and cut out the dragons, then trace the cut-outs against cardstock. My dragon illustrations can be turned into play props (paper dolls) that will make your kids’ imaginations fly. Turn on the light, and your dragon should appear as a dark shadow against the side of the jar. You can close up the jar as is or add a layer of burlap or canvas under the lid. Next, you will cut down a toilet paper roll to about two inches and paste it to the back of the dragon put the dragon inside the mason jar.įinally, you’re going to fit a battery-powered, remote-controlled tea light inside the toilet paper roll. Next, you’re going to take the mason jar and spray it with glitter paint, a single coat, so that what’s inside the jar is still visible. Dragons In Captivity Jarsįirst, you’re going to resize the dragon of your choice so that it will fit inside a mason jar (either smaller or larger, totally up to you). Then they’ll glue the head to the front and the tail to the back. They can place them in a straight-ish line or give the illusion of the dragon moving by placing them somewhat vertically. The edge of the one that is right-side up will just touch the middle of the liner that’s upside down, and then they’ll continue to place the liners like so. They will then paste the cupcake liners on a piece of construction paper, starting with one upside down and then the next right-side up. They’ll then choose a dragon illustration, color it in and cut out just the head and tail. Cupcake Liner Dragonįor this craft, you’ll need five differently colored cupcakes or muffin liners, which your kids will fold in half, preserving the pretty pleating. Then they’ll glue strips of red, orange, and yellow construction paper inside the mouth.įinally, they will punch holes on either side of the dragon’s head and tie off pieces of string, yarn, or ribbon, enough to meet behind their heads and be tied into a bow.

Next, they’ll make holes where the eyes are and cut out the mouth opening.

You’ll print that off and have your kids color in the head and cut it out carefully. You’re going to need a dragon picture where the head of the beast is prominent (you might have to isolate the head and resize it so that it fits your kids’ heads). Turn your kids into little fire-breathing dragons with these masks, which are perfect for indoor play. Here are 10 affordable, fun, and creative craft ideas you can do with your completed coloring page! 15. 15 Craft Ideas To Do With Dragon Coloring Pages

Cute bearded dragon coloring page