Keep kids entertained with these great ideas for dragon crafts! Many of these can be done with items you already have around the house.
Kids are always looking for new ways to have fun! With the help of some simple supplies, you can provide them with hours of entertainment that is not only crafty but also educational! I find that dragon crafts are great for studying fairy tales or Chinese New Year.
Plus, what kid doesn’t love dragons? Kids will enjoy making these easy crafts because there’s a lot of opportunity to customize their dragons – paint colors, embellishments, and more.
These projects use pretty simple craft supplies, like toilet paper rolls and googly eyes!
If you’re ready to check out the craft ideas, all you need to do is scroll down. Oh, and let me know in the comments which of these are your favorites, which ones you’ve tried, or if I’m missing something from the list. Enjoy!
Paper Plate Dragon
This dragon paper plate craft is fun for kids and adults alike! It's easy to make with simple supplies.
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Fire Breathing Dragon
This fire breathing dragon made from a toilet paper roll is an easy kids craft that uses simple craft supplies. When you blow into the end of the tube the tissue paper looks like flames coming out of the dragon’s mouth!
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Popsicle Stick Firing Breathing Dragons
No need to blow fire because you are frustrated in the kids craft department! Stacey has you covered with this great popsicle stick dragon kid craft idea,
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Dragon Perler Beads (20 Free Patterns!)
Discover the magic of dragon perler beads! Dive into twenty designs and patterns that will bring these mythical creatures to life.
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Clothespin Dragons
There are a variety of viking and dragon crafts in this post, but my favorite are the dragon clothespins! There's even a printable provided to make them really easy for the kids.
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Make Dragon Scale Slime
Get a variety of colors in cosmetic powder and sparkles to give your kids the creativity to make the dragon scale slime in their favorite shades. And you only need five ingredients. In the end, this slime will look like any kind of dragon scales your kids can imagine!
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Dragon Paper Plate Puppet
If you'd like another paper plate dragon idea, this one is a puppet! I love the fire breathing streamers coming out of his mouth.
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Dragon Pencil Pot
Brighten up your desk and keep your pens and pencils safe with a fiery dragon pencil pot holder. It's very easy to make with a toilet paper or paper towel tube!
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Pool Noodle Dragon
How about the cutest little dragon ever made out of a pool noodle? This craft is mess free with no paint or glue involved!
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No Sew Dragon Mask
There's a tutorial for an entire dragon costume on Lia's blog, but kids could easily help make the mask! Use felt and some paint colors or other embellishments to add some flair.
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Easy Paper Dragon Puppet
These paper dragon puppets are perfect for a rainy day craft for kids. They use simple supplies and make for hours of fun!
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Dragon Head Craft Activity
If you have a homeschooling unit about fairy tales or castles, these dragon heads are so fun to make! Heidi provides the templates and shows you how to paint with bubble wrap as well.
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Paper Dragon Stick Puppet
This paper dragon puppet craft is an easy craft you can make with kids to celebrate Chinese New Year, the lantern festival, and on Appreciate a Dragon Day.
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Harry Potter Inspired Dragon’s Eggs
Air dry clay is a favorite kids' craft supply – combine it with jewels, and I'm completely in for this dragon craft idea! Plus it's Harry Potter inspired, so you can read the books and make the project along with it.
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Quick Paper Dragon Puppet
This dragon is yet another puppet idea, but it's made with different supplies. It's a really fun construction paper craft for kids and uses only paper, glue, and a little bit of tape.
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Pipe Cleaner Dragons
These little dragons are pretty sturdy (for pipe cleaners, of course), and your kids will have fun playing with them and posing them!
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Fun Dragon Corner Bookmarks
We love DIY bookmarks around here! The corner version is really fun . . . I've never seen one in the shape of a dragon before! Kids will love this unique idea, and putting them in their books.
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Colorful Paper Plate Dragons
I was amazed these dragons were made out of paper plates! I love the bright painted lizards with liquid watercolors. These are easy and fun to make (and then play with).
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Dragon Sock Puppet
This dragon sock puppet is so easy and will provide hours of fun. He’s so jolly and just oozes personality!. All you need to make him is a sock, felt and some glue.
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Dragon Haku (Spirited Away) Ornament
Print out the template, and you can make a dragon ornament of your very own! This is a really easy project – all you need are simple supplies.
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DIY Paper Dinosaur Hat
If your kids love to dress up, they're going to love making this paper hat! It's easy to size for any age of child, and is perfect for imaginative play.
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If you love these dragon crafts, let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other kids’ craft collections:
Boredom Busters • Bottle Caps • Camping • Cardboard • Christmas • Crafts for Boys • Crafts for Girls • Crafts at Home • Crosses • Easter • Egg Cartons • Halloween • Handprints • Mod Podge • Painting • Paper Mache • Paper Plates • Poinsettias • Popsicle Sticks • Rainbows • Recycled • Summer • Superhero
