Chinese Dragon Craft for Kids

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Are you looking for a fantastic Chinese New Year Dragon Craft idea? Then look no further. Today we have this brilliant dragon mask activity which the kids are going to love.

This is a fun and easy preschool dragon craft which you can make with the kids. I’ve even included free downloadable templates and it’s a great way to introduce and teach kids about the Chinese New Year.

a blue Chinese new year dragon craft mask activity with free downloadable template

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Supplies Needed for the Chinese Dragon Craft

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How To Make A Chinese Dragon Mask for the New Year

Before starting your craft you will need to download the dragon mask templates and print out. Templates are at the end of the post.

Step 1: Cut Out Chinese Dragon Template

Cut out your Chinese dragon mask template out. Print your templates here: One, Two, Three, Four.

using template to create this dragon craft

Step 2: Trace Chinese Dragon Template

Trace the template onto cardstock and cut out. (refer to the photos)

cutting out the free dragon mask template

Step 3: Cut Out Dragon Nose

Cut out the dragons nose template

cutting out the nose on the dragon craft

Step 4: Color Dragon Nose

After cutting out the dragon’s nose, use black marker to add detail and nostrils.

how to make a dragon mask for Chinese new year

Step 5: Cut Out Scales and Horn

Cut out the dragon’s head scales and horns and set aside.

DRAGON CRAFT FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR

Step 6: Cut Out Dragon Face

Cut out the template of the yellow face.

cutting out the free dragon craft template

Step 7: Draw Lines on Dragon Mask

Use a black marker to add detail to the dragon’s head. (draw a line with pencil down the middle to get more accurate lines)

creating a chinese new year craft

Step 8: Glue Dragon Mask Pieces

Glue the dragon’s head scales down and then glue the top of the dragon’s head over them.

gluing the preschool dragon craft

Step 9: Glue Nose Onto Dragon Head

Glue the nose in the middle of the dragon’s head.

making the Chinese new year dragon craft

Step 10:Glue Fire to Dragons Mouth

Cut fire from cardstock and glue behind the dragon’s head, just below the nose.

Chinese new year dragon craft

Step 11: Cut Out Holes in Dragon Mask

Cut eye holes into the mask.

making a dragon mask dragon craft with kids

Step 12: Fill in the Dragon Nostrils

Fill the lines on the nose, nostrils, around the eyes, fire and horns with glue.

fun free template for dragon mask craft

Step 13: Cover With Glitter

Cover the glue with glitter and allow it to dry. Shake off any excess glitter.

dragon mask craft

Step 14: Add a Popsicle Stick to Dragon Mask

Glue a popsicle stick onto the back of the mask and allow the glue to dry.

chinese new year dragon mask dragon craft

Your Chinese New Year Dragon dragon craft is finished! What a fantastic dragon mask! 

a fantastic dragon craft for preschool kids

You can also make different colored dragon masks and check out BioWars site to find out how to make dragon drawing easy.

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Chinese Dragon Craft

how to make a chinese new year dragon craft dragon mask for preschool kids

This is a tutorial on how to make a chinese dragon mask

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Cardstock
  • Glue
  • Popsicle Sticks
  • Glitter
  • Black Marker

Tools

  • Scissors

Instructions

    Before starting your craft you will need to download the dragon mask templates and print out. Templates are at the end of the post.

    Cut out your Chinese dragon mask template out. Print your templates here: OneTwoThreeFour

    Trace the template onto cardstock and cut out. (refer to the photos)

    Cut out the dragons nose template

    After cutting out the dragon’s nose, use black marker to add detail and nostrils.

    Cut out the dragon’s head scales and horns and set aside.

    Cut out the template of the yellow face.

    Use a black marker to add detail to the dragon’s head. (draw a line with pencil down the middle to get more accurate lines)

    Glue the dragon’s head scales down and then glue the top of the dragon’s head over them.

    Glue the nose in the middle of the dragon’s head.

    Cut fire from cardstock and glue behind the dragon’s head, just below the nose.

    Cut eye holes into the mask.

    Fill the lines on the nose, nostrils, around the eyes, fire and horns with glue.

    Cover the glue with glitter and allow it to dry. Shake off any excess glitter.

    Glue a popsicle stick onto the back of the mask and allow the glue to dry.

    Your Chinese New Year Dragon dragon craft is finished! What a fantastic dragon mask! 

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Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy crafts here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!

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  1. Thank you so much for the download. I appreciate it very much. This is what I will be doing this week with my group of 3rd graders.

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