Magical Dragon Mask

Make a Model Magic® mask of your favorite dragon character.

1.

Read fiction books about dragons. While you read, think about the way the dragon in the book might look. Sketch it with Crayola Colored Pencils.
2.

In the song "Puff the Magic Dragon," Peter, Paul, and Mary (the recording artists) describe Puff as a friendly dragon (see Learning Activities for a link to the lyrics). Is the dragon in your story friendly or frightening?
3.

Shape a dragon's head mask, large enough for you to wear, with white Crayola Model Magic. Look closely at the sketches you made to shape the dragon's ears, teeth, and other details.
4.

Carefully use Crayola Scissors to cut away eye openings. An adult may need to assist some children with motor disabilities.
5.

Place your dragon mask on a large, crumpled ball of recycled newspaper so it will hold its shape as it dries. Dry overnight.
6.

Cover a table with recycled newspaper. Use Crayola Tempera Paints and Paint Brushes to paint your mask. Add details with color. Dry.
7.

Use Crayola Glitter Glue to lend sparkle. Dry.
8.

With Crayola School Glue, attach an elastic band to the back of your mask. When you're not wearing your mask, hang it from your wall.

Benefits

Students read about dragons in popular fiction.
Children visualize dragons as they read.
Students design a dragon mask, based upon their experiences.<p> <b>When children wear hand-crafted costumes and masks make sure the craft does not obstruct the child's vision or impede movement, and keep away from open flames.</b>

Create both a friendly and a frightening dragon mask, then write a conversation between the two. Have the friendly dragon convince the frightening dragon to be a kinder creature.
Design a family of 3-D dragons from Model Magic. Sculpt their whole bodies, then decorate them with Tempera Paint and Glitter Glue.
October 31 is National Magic Day. The famous magician Harry Houdini was born on that day. Make your own magic art to celebrate!

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