Paper Cup Dragon Craft
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Paper Cup Dragon Craft" is written for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade (Ages 5-9). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Paper Cup Dragon Craft for K to 3rd grade: 6 steps and a dragon face to color and cut, glued on a paper cup with red paper streamers for fire. Part of our Lunar New Year holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
An adult pokes a small hole in the bottom of the cup and ties on a string. Children hold the cup open end down, glue the face on the side, tape streamers inside the open end, then swing it gently by the string.
What students will practice
- Introduces Kindergarten to 3rd grade students to Lunar New Year and how families mark it with lanterns, red envelopes and the zodiac story.
- Practices coloring, cutting and following numbered steps to make something to keep or share.
- Made for Kindergarten to 3rd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Paper Cup Dragon Craft?
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An adult pokes a small hole in the bottom of the cup and ties on a string. Children hold the cup open end down, glue the face on the side, tape streamers inside the open end, then swing it gently by the string.
What is the Paper Cup Dragon Craft?
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One page with the supplies list, six numbered steps and the dragon face to color and cut out. Beyond the page you need a paper cup, red paper streamers, string and tape.
Can I use the Paper Cup Dragon Craft at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 3rd Grade Lunar New Year resources are there?
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7 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 77 Lunar New Year resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Lunar New Year activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Lunar New Year resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 5-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Lunar New Year resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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