How to Make a Paper Bag Dragon

How to Make a Paper Bag Dragon: Fun for Kids!

Looking for a fun craft for kids? Making a paper bag dragon is awesome! It's perfect for rainy days or parties. It's creative, helps with fine motor skills, and sparks their imagination.

What You'll Need:

• A brown paper lunch bag (or any color!)
• Construction paper (lots of colors!)
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Markers or crayons
• Googly eyes (optional, but super cute!)
• Yarn or string (for a tail)
• Optional: Glitter, paint, feathers – get creative!

Let's Make a Dragon!

Step 1: The Body

Lay the paper bag flat. That's your dragon's body! For a longer dragon, tape two bags together. Want a cool color? Paint the bag first and let it dry.

Step 2: The Head

Fold the top down 2-3 inches. That's the head! Shape it with your fingers. Make it big, small, whatever you like!

Step 3: Eyes!

Glue on googly eyes or draw them. Angry eyes? Happy eyes? It's your dragon!

Step 4: The Mouth

Cut a small, curved opening at the bottom of the head. A big mouth makes a fierce dragon. A small mouth makes a friendly one.

Step 5: Horns!

Cut out two horn shapes from construction paper. Pointy? Curved? Go wild!

Step 6: Wings!

Cut out two wing shapes. Match the body color or use a contrasting color – it's your choice!

Step 7: Scales!

This is the best part! Cut out small scale shapes. Make them different sizes and colors. Overlap them on the body.

Step 8: The Tail

Use construction paper, yarn, or string for the tail. Get creative! Add beads or other fun stuff.

Step 9: Finishing Touches

Add glitter, draw details, or add small gems. Make it your own!

Fun Ideas!

Here are some ideas to make your dragon unique:

• Different Dragon Types: A fire-breathing dragon (red and orange!), an ice dragon (blue and white!), or a forest dragon (green!).
• Personality: Give your dragon a name and a story! My son made one named Sparky, and he was a mischievous little guy.
• Embellishments: Feathers, glitter, pom-poms – anything goes!
• Different Sizes: Use different sized bags to make a whole family of dragons!
• Group Project: Make a dragon together!

Why This Craft is Great:

It's not just fun, it's good for kids!

• Fine Motor Skills: Cutting and gluing helps with hand-eye coordination.
• Creativity: Kids can make their dragons totally unique.
• Problem Solving: They'll figure out how to make their dragon look just right.
• Pride: Making something with their own hands feels awesome!
• Family Fun: It's a great activity to do together.

So grab your supplies and let's get crafting! This is a super fun and easy craft. Share your creations – we'd love to see them! Happy crafting!