Baby Dragon Paper Squishy Template

Colorful green baby dragon paper squishy with tiny wings, spiky back ridge, big eyes and a small spark of fire

Small, round and a little cheeky: this baby dragon only puffs a sparkle instead of fire. It's the squishy for adventure kids and fantasy fans.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has the baby dragon in full color with front and back (the back shows a scaly back and tail), a coloring version and mini dragons on page 3. About 5 inches tall on US Letter, with wings, a spiky ridge and big eyes.

At a Glance

Group
Fantasy & Sky
Size
about 4–5.5 in
Pages
3 × A4
Craft time
20–30 minutes
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
  • Scissors
  • Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
  • Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
  • Crayons or markers for the coloring version

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print at 100% (turn off “fit to page”). Color the B/W version first.
2
Cut out the front and back along the outer line – the white border is the tape edge.
3
Cover both pieces with wide clear tape, overlapping the strips slightly, and smooth them out.
4
Place the front and back together exactly (colored sides out).
5
Tape all around the edge, leaving about 1 inch open where it says “leave open here”.
6
Stuff with cotton, yarn or paper scraps – not too full – and tape the opening shut. Done!

💡 Tips

  • The wings are thin and jagged, so keep a border and double the tape.
  • Fill the spiky ridge only lightly so it stays upright.
  • Leave the tail a bit longer, it looks friendlier.
  • Draw the scales as little arcs, it's quick and looks great.

🎨 Color Ideas

Forest hatchling
Green, yellow and brown with orange wings.
Fire baby
Red, orange and yellow with a little flame at the mouth.
Ice dragon
Light blue, white and silver with glittery spikes.

🔄 Variations

Dragon cave
Build a cave from a shoebox and let the baby live inside.
Dragon family
One big dragon and several minis as a little brood.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

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Why families love PureSketchy:

  • Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
  • Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
  • Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the baby dragon scary?
Not at all, it has big eyes and a friendly smile.

How do I cut the wings cleanly?
Use small scissors with short snips and round off the points a bit.

Can I color a fire dragon?
Yes, everything on page 2 is blank. Red, orange and yellow work great.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Drachen-Baby-Squishy.