Dragon Puppet For Chinese New Year

Celebrate Chinese New Year with a fun homemade dragon craft! This DIY Chinese dragon puppet is easy to make with our free dragon printable below. Learn about holidays around the world and get the kids making their own holiday decorations at home or in the classroom.  Chinese New Year is a fun opportunity for crafts and activities for kids!

CHINESE DRAGON CRAFT FOR KIDS

Chinese New Year for Kids

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a joyous celebration filled with vibrant colors, tasty treats, and exciting traditions that kids love! It marks the beginning of the lunar new year in the Chinese calendar and usually falls between January 21 and February 20.

Families come together to welcome the new year and bid farewell to the old one. One of the most exciting parts for kids is the famous dragon and lion dances that parade through the streets. These colorful and lively creatures symbolize good luck and scare away evil spirits.

Red decorations are everywhere because the color red is believed to bring good fortune. Families exchange red envelopes filled with money as a symbol of blessings and good wishes.

Another highlight for kids is the delicious food, especially dumplings and sweet treats. Chinese New Year is a time for happiness, reunion, and creating cherished memories with loved ones.

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Dragons are an important symbol in China, representing power and strength. Let’s make a dragon puppet for Chinese New Year!

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE CHINESE DRAGON PRINTABLE!

CHINESE DRAGON PUPPET

SUPPLIES:

• Dragon template
• Colored paper
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Tape
• 2 Straws

HOW TO MAKE A DRAGON PUPPET

STEP 1: Print the dragon template above.

STEP 2: Color your choice of dragon and cut out.

STEP 3: Use the rectangle to cut out 8 pieces of colored paper. This design works best if you alternate two colors.

STEP 4: Glue the ends of two rectangles together as in the photo below.

STEP 5: Fold the bottom piece over the top piece and then repeat until
you reach the ends. Trim if necessary.

STEP 6: Attach another two pieces and repeat until you have used all pieces of colored paper.

STEP 7: Tape your dragon head to one end of your folded paper accordion.

STEP 8: Tape a straw to both ends of the accordion and you have a Chinese New Year dragon puppet!