Dragons
Though Dragons may be mythical creature, they have been referenced by many different cultures throughout history. And since we all know children love to use their imaginations, Dragons make a very creative and stimulating Theme. You'll find everything here for a weekend of Dragon fun!
Dragon Eggs
Materials:
One Large Balloon Per Child
Liquid Starch or White Glue and water
String or Yarn
White Glue
Paints
Glitter
Directions: Blow up balloons. Dip string or yarn into starch or glue solution and begin wrapping wet string around balloon. Cover most of the balloon. It's okay if a little bit is balloon shows through--it adds character. Allow to Dry (while doing another craft or project) When Dry, pop balloon with a pin and remove as much as possible to avoid the possibility of a child putting balloon pieces in their mouth and choking. Decorate with paint and glitter. Presto--Dragon Eggs!
Dragon Foot Prints
These can be made a number of ways with clay or plaster of Paris
Materials for clay prints
Clay that can be air dried and painted
Rolling pens or 1"wooden dowels
Paints
Glue
Glitter
Have the kids talk about what a Dragon looks like. How tall? How big around? Do they have scales? What would their feet or foot prints look like? Then give the children clay and a roller to begin forming their foot prints. Small hands may need a little extra help working the clay until it is warm and soft. Allow the Clay prints to dry then follow up with paint a glitter.
Materials for Plaster of Paris prints
Plaster of Paris Large box
Firm Dirt Paints
Glue Glitter
A week before the event, pour dirt into a large box. You want the dirt loose enough to work with but firm enough to hold a shape. . Keep it loose enough to manipulate but firm enough to hold a shape. With your hands form the shape of a Dragon's foot print. Mix the plaster and pour several footprints, one for each child. Have the children paint and decorate their Dragon footprints with paint and glitter.
Dragon Head Tales
Head
Materials:
Paper bags
Scissors
Paints or Crayons
Colored Paper
Assorted feathers, beads, glitter, yarn for decorations
Ahead of time, cut large triangles out of colored paper to make "scales". Have the adults help the kids find where to cut the eye and mouth holes. Also cut small curved notches out for the shoulders so the top of the mask will sit flat on the child's head. Take the pre-cut triangles and glue them together leaving one inch unglued at the bottom. Fold unglued edges up so the "scale" will stand when glued to the top and back of the mask. Then let the kids have fun! Let them color the masks any color they think a Dragon should be. Add feathers, beads, glitter or yarn for additional accents. Add and tail and you’re a Dragon!
Tale
Materials:
1 leg of old pantyhose
newspaper
Colored Paper
Stapler, Tape, or Glue
String, Yarn or light rope
Fill the pantyhose leg with crumpled up newspaper. (Do not over fill or it will be too heavy to wear) Tie it shut at the top. Take several pieces of colored paper to cover the tail. From bottom, place one piece length wise on top of the stuffed stocking and one on bottom, tape or staple the sides together. (you can use glue but it tends take too long to dry) Continue adding paper sections, over lapping just an inch or so for a scaled look, until the entire tail is covered (approx. 10 pieces). Turn the tail so that one edge of the paper scales are facing up. Run a line of tape or staples down the length about three inches in making the paper much tighter on the tail. Cut triangles out all the way down and you have scales to match you mask! Take a piece of rope long enough to tie around the child's waist but not drag the ground, and attach the tail to the middle of the rope with a knot. Have the children tie on the tails, add masks and go scare the kingdom!
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