If your kids love all things mythical and magical, there’s a good chance they’re fascinated by dragons! With their bold colors, fire-breathing abilities, and mighty wings, they’re the perfect fairy tale creature.

Our dragon handprint craft will help bring these creatures to life and give your little ones a chance to get creative. They’ll love transforming their handprints into a powerful dragon!

This craft is also the perfect way to celebrate the Year of the Dragon or Chinese New Year. As your kids craft their dragon, you can teach them the significance of dragons in Chinese culture and how they’re believed to bring good luck!

For even more crafting fun, check out our other handprint crafts for kids. You’ll never be stuck for ideas again!

Simple Dragon Craft

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Download our free dragon template and follow the step-by-step instructions below to get started. 

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Dragon Template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Direction

Download the dragon template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Trace your child’s hand onto a piece of colored paper and cut it out. Position the handprint with the hand pointed down and the thumb on the right side. Begin by gluing the head to the top of the thumb.

Glue the eye just below the eyebrow.

Take one horn and glue it to the top and front of the dragon’s head. Take the 2nd horn and glue it to the back of the dragon’s head.

Assemble the front wing by attaching the front of the wing to the back of the wing.

Position the front wing on the top of the palm and glue it in place. Glue the back wing to the back of the dragon’s body.

Glue the tail to the back of the pinky side of the handprint.

Finish up by gluing the tip of the tail.

We’re sure your kids loved creating this fun handprint craft. Check out our other animal crafts while you’re here!

Fairy Tale Ideas For Children

We love incorporating fairy tales in our craft projects, learning resources, and storytelling sessions. They’re a great way to fuel a child’s imagination and teach them valuable life lessons at the same time!

Keep reading to discover some of our favorite fairy tale ideas for kids.

Fairy Tale Books For Kids

The Princess and the Pea – “Princess and the Pea” by Dubravka Kolanovic is a charming rendition of the classic fairy tale about a prince’s quest for a genuine princess. The captivating story, enhanced by whimsical illustrations, explores themes of sensitivity, honesty, and true love, making it an enchanting bedtime read for children.

The Three Little Pigs – The Three Little Pigs is a vibrant reimagining of the beloved classic tale, perfect for children aged 2-4 years. This book, with its bold illustrations and engaging narrative, not only entertains but also imparts valuable life lessons. It’s an ideal pick for parents seeking a classic and educational bedtime story for their little ones.

Jack and the Beanstalk – This is a captivating picture book that brings to life the classic tale with beautiful illustrations and engaging narrative. Suitable for children aged 3-7 years, this book delivers gentle life lessons through Jack’s thrilling encounter with a giant atop a magical beanstalk. It’s an excellent pick for parents wanting to introduce their children to the enchanting world of fairy tales.

Fairy Tale Crafts For Elementary

Wolf Paper Bag Puppet – If you’re familiar with the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, you’ll know all about the Big Bad Wolf. Kids will love making this wolf paper bag puppet and recreating the story for their families!

Paper Bag Apple Craft – We wonder if Snow White would have been tempted by our apple craft? This easy-to-make paper bag craft is perfect for little hands. If they want to, your children can add some glitter for a touch of fairy tale magic!

Gingerbread House Paper Plate Craft – Hansel and Gretel didn’t need a paper plate to discover their gingerbread house, but your kids sure can! Paper plate crafts are always a hit with kids, and this one will help them create a fairy tale adventure. Download our free template to make this craft even easier.

Princess Paper Bag Puppet Craft – Have you ever heard the story of the Princess and the Pea? Kids can act out this fairy tale with their own princess paper bag puppet! Not only is this craft fun to make, but it also develops their fine motor skills.

Fairy Tale Printables 

Our frog worksheets would be the perfect companion for the classic fairy tale Thumbelina! With handwriting and letter recognition activities, these printables are perfect for young learners. 

If your kiddos love the tale ‘The Money and the Crocodile,’ then our monkey cutting activity pages will be a hit. These worksheets are great for practicing scissor skills, following directions, and hand-eye coordination.

Try these 3 Little Pigs worksheets for a fun way to reinforce cutting and tracing skills. Kids can also practice visual discrimination and coloring with the piggy-themed activities. They’re perfect for home or classroom learning!

If you want to create a whole learning unit, then you’ll need these free fairy tale lesson plans for preschoolers. Each activity is super easy to set up and requires minimal prep work. The set includes games, crafts, and hands-on activities – perfect for engaging young learners.

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Dragon Craft Template