100 Paper Dragons to Fold and Fly

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Chinese New Year is a time of celebration and tradition, and it’s a perfect opportunity to get creative with your kids. We’ve even got more delightful craft projects that are easy to do and perfect for kids of all ages. Looking for a cute Chinese dragon craft for kids? This paper dragon puppet craft is an easy craft you can make with kids to celebrate the spring festival or the Chinese New Year, lantern festival, or on Appreciate a Dragon Day.

You could also use our Chinese New Year Story PowerPoint to teach kids the story behind the Chinese zodiac calendar. There's also this handy Chinese Lantern Craft resource - perfect for celebrating in class. Or, use our How Chinese New Year is Celebrated PowerPoint to learn more about the traditions across China. Now, secure the ends at the last fold by adding a dab of glue. You have got the accordion folding for the dragon’s body. You can also use different colors of paper to make your dragon more unique. Instead of using red and green, you can use blue and purple or yellow and orange. The possibilities are endless, so let your creativity run wild! ConclusionThis How to Draw a Dragon Egg is the perfect companion resource to the Simple Dragon Paper Model. Design the perfect magical egg for your Simple Dragon to watch over before it hatches! What are some Chinese New Year traditions? Now that you have made the body and wings of your paper dragon, it’s time to add some personal touches to make it unique. Here are some different ways you can personalize your dragon: 1. Add Scales Move the paper straws on the accordion dragon craft up and down and your dragon will dance and wiggle. This dragon puppet is super fun to play with. Who invented paper dragon puppets?

This DIY paper dragon craft for kids is the perfect activity for celebrating this Chinese New Year. Get creative with this fantastic papercraft dragon. It’s so easy to make. Simply print out the sheet, cut, and fold to create a paper dragon which is perfect for your classroom display, role play area or even as something lovely for your children to take home!Making this paper dragon is very easy. Watch the video at the top or follow the step-by-step instructions below. Step 1 Note: It is easier to make cool designs on dragons folded with foil, especially if you are rolling the paper rather than folding it. Creases also stay better when editing the wings to their desired look, but be careful to not over-fold the paper in the same area. The foil may rub off and accidental creases will show up much more visibly. Congratulations! You have successfully made the body and wings of your paper dragon. In the next section, we will discuss how to assemble the dragon and add some personal touches to make it unique. Steps to Follow (Continued) Step 3: Assembling the Dragon This explains why it's also traditionally believed in China that dragons can control the weather. When the dragons are in a good mood, the weather is a source of powerful positivity, helping crops to grow. However, those negative traits associated with the Chinese dragon can result in natural disasters such as tsunamis and hurricanes.