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Easy Chinese Dragon Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
A great way to get kids in the spirit of the Chinese New Year is for them to make this easy Chinese dragon craft. Encourage your little ones to craft a cute and colorful dragon to usher in good luck and joy for the coming year. 
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Author: Sam
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Dragon Template

Instructions

  • Download the dragon template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Begin by gluing the belly piece to the dragon’s body.
    hand gluing the belly of the dragon craft
  • Place the eyes on both sides of the nose, then glue them down.
  • Glue the dragon’s inner ears to both of the outer ears.
    hand gluing the small horns of the chinese dragon craft
  • Position the antlers on the back of the head and glue them down.
  • Take the small horns and glue them to the back of the head, on the inside of each antler.
  • Finish up by attaching the head scales to the top of the head.
    hand gluing the large horn of the chinese dragon craft