Michaelmas Dragon Shadow Puppet & Activities

? Day Two: Michael Finds His Strength

✨ Finger Play/Story

Dragon roars across the sky,
(arms wide, big roar)
Michael lifts his lantern high.
(raise one hand up like holding a glowing light)
He takes a breath, his heart grows strong,
(big breath in, stand tall, hand over heart)
The dragon fades — the light goes on.
(raise both hands high like shining light, smile)

? Activity

After reciting the finger play, invite children to:

• Draw or paint a dragon shadow with crayons, chalk, or paint.

• Then add a shining lantern or golden star to show how Michael’s light can bring peace.

• Talk gently about how sometimes big “shadows” in our lives (loud noises, worries, hard days) can fade when we shine our light of courage.

?️ Craft

Shadow Dragon Puppets ?✨

• Cut a dragon shape from black cardstock or construction paper.

• Tape it to a stick, straw, or chopstick.

• Turn off the lights, shine a lantern or flashlight against a wall or sheet, and let children make the dragon “fly.”

• Then shine another lantern toward the shadow, saying the finger play again — watch the dragon’s shadow shrink and soften.

? Snack

Dragon Shadow Sandwiches

• Cut sandwiches with a dragon cookie cutter (or use any fun shape).

• Serve with “lantern fruit” — glowing orange slices or golden pineapple chunks.

• Optional: dim the lights and enjoy the snack by lantern-light for extra magic.

✨ Focus for Day Two: Courage is not about fighting. Like Michael, we can shine our light and watch shadows fade.