Categories: Activities for Kids

Chinese Dragon Clothespin Puppets

Your child will be delighted with these Chinese dragon clothespin puppets, a perfect little paper toy if you celebrate or cherish the Chinese Lunar New Year festival.

With 4 different printable dragon puppet templates (both color and black and white for kids to color), you can be sure they’ll have a blast.

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These clothespin puppets are so much fun and these Chinese dragons can even play with our dinosaur clothespin puppets. They are a great little afternoon activity or a quick project to do with kids in the classroom.

They also make great party decorations, so they’re perfect if you’re hosting a small kids’ party.

Look at this guy in action!

And mouth open.

How to make a Chinese dragon clothespin puppet

What you need:

  • our printable template (you can get it from our members area)
  • thicker printing paper (optional) – you can also laminate the puppets
  • wooden clothespins (best)
  • drag
  • glue
  • coloring supplies if you will be printing the black and white version

Step by step instructions

Print out the Chinese New Year activity sheet. We highly recommend printing on cardstock or laminating the puppet parts (after you’ve cut them out).

If you want to glue the puppet parts, you should use a glue gun (adults only) or glue dots instead of regular school glue.

If you print the black and white version, have your child color the Chinese dragons first.

After coloring the dragon, ask the children to cut out the puppet.

After cutting the puppet, they also need to cut along the mouth line.

Apply glue to the clip part of the clothespin. If using wooden and paper clothespins, regular glue will work fine.

Glue the top part of the Chinese dragon body to the top part of the clothespin’s clip area and the body to the bottom part. Make sure they line up nicely.

Also, be careful not to get the clothespin stuck ;).

Done! Your Chinese dragons are ready to play.

Get the Chinese dragon clothespin puppet printable template here

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Matthew Oldham

Name: Matthew Oldham Title: Author and Professional Illustrator Biography: Matthew Oldham is an accomplished author and illustrator, renowned for his engaging educational books published with Usborne. With a background in English literature, he has a flair for making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for young readers. Before his writing career, he worked with the BBC, where he produced comedic radio programs. His transition into illustration allowed him to combine his love for storytelling with his artistic talents. Skills and Interests: Matthew’s illustrations are characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate details, bringing life to the subjects he writes about. He is an avid cyclist who enjoys exploring the outdoors, often drawing inspiration from nature for his artwork. On quieter days, he can be found lounging with a good book or sketching new ideas for his next project. Contributions: Matthew’s books cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to the wonders of the Earth. His illustrations not only complement his writing but also stand alone as works of art, exhibited in galleries and used in educational materials worldwide. His dedication to both writing and illustrating has made him a beloved figure in children’s literature and art education.

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