Colorations® Dragon Dance Tube Craft – Makes 24 Crafts

Ages 4+ / Grades PreK+

Create your own fiery dragon to dance into the Lunar New Year!

Celebrate the excitement of Chinese New Year with this vibrant dragon craft! Each student creates their own mini dragon inspired by the traditional dragon dance — a symbol of strength, good luck, and new beginnings. Using recycled craft rolls, colorful paper, and fun embellishments, kids can design dragons full of personality and flair. This hands-on activity encourages creativity while introducing cultural traditions in a joyful, child-friendly way.

Kit Includes:

• Colorations® Sturdy Recycled Craft Rolls – 24 Pieces
• Colorations® 9″” x 12″” Mediumweight Construction Paper – 50 Sheets
• Colorations® Easy Storage Wiggly Eye Pack – 500 Pieces
• Colorations® Pom Poms – 300 Pieces
• Colorations® Pipe Cleaners, Assorted Colors – Pack of 100

How to Create:
1.) Wrap your craft roll with colored construction paper to form the dragon’s body.
2.) Add pom poms for the nose and eyes, and wiggly eyes to bring it to life!
3.) Use pipe cleaners for whiskers, and cut paper flames or ribbons to represent fire breath.
4.) Decorate with bright patterns, shapes, or even glitter for extra shimmer.
5.) Once dry, hold your dragon high and parade it around in your very own dragon dance!