Chinese Dragon Headband Craft.

Did you know that making a this Chinese dragon headband can foster creativity and fine motor skills in children?

As the Chinese New Year celebrations approach, this is one of the easiest Chinese New Year crafts for kids it is cute, fun and mess free.

This chinese dragon headband craft comes with a precolored printable template as well a plain one which needs to be coloured.

Coloring the plain Chinese dragon headband template allows for the kids to express the creativity and coloring outside of the box. Significance of Chinese Dragons in Lunar New Year

Dragons in chinese culture symbolize power, strength, and good luck during Lunar New Year celebrations.

So, crafting and wearing this headband, the kids can feel connected to the symbolism associated with dragons while actively participating in the festive spirit of the Lunar New Year.

The process of making a Chinese dragon headband also encourages imaginative play.

Making your own Chinese Dragon Headband.

Supplies needed

Glue
Dragon template
Scissors
White cardstock paper

The plain dragon headband template that requires colouring is free to download below.

The Pre-coloured template is available in the members library.

Instructions

Download and print the chinese dragon template.

If you using the plain template, there is extra fun to be had.

The Dragon face, scales and wings will need to be coloured.

You may use this as a teachable moment to explain the colours associated with the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Or they could do as I did and use any colours that take their fancy.

Once the coloring is complete, it is time to cut out the pieces on the template required to put the dragon together.

Carefully cut around the sharp edges.

Take one of the strips orange strips and apply glue to the centre as pictured.

Take the head of the dragon and firmly stick it on to the glued surface.

Let it stick firmly.

Now apply glue to the edge of the one of the extenders.

Stick it to the strip with the Dragon head.

Repeat the process for the other side of the Dragon head.

Now apply some glue to the edge and join both ends to make your Dragon headband.

Now take the dragon wings and bend the tip as pictured.

Apply some glue to the folded tip of the Dragon wing.

Now glue the Dragon wings on to each side of the head.

Glue the wings on the side of the headband but a few inches away from the face.

Your Chinese Dragon Headband Craft is complete.

Once crafted, children can use it as part of role-playing activities or storytelling sessions.

This not only stimulates their imagination but also helps them develop language and communication skills as they narrate tales featuring their very own dragon creation.

Crafting such an iconic symbol of the Chinese New Year empowers kids to take part in cultural celebrations actively.

It instills in them a sense of pride in creating something meaningful that represents another culture’s festivities.