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Looking for a simple way to add some fun and structure to your summer at home with little ones? Theme Week Summer was designed with preschool and early elementary-aged kids in mind, giving you a low-pressure rhythm for the season with flexible, intentional ideas. Each week centers around a new theme, and you can grab my free printables to create your own summer schedule and plan out books to read, activities to try, snacks to make, and more! 👉 Click here to visit the main blog post and get your free calendar and planning worksheet.

This week’s theme is Unicorns & Dragons — I switched things up at the last minute and went with this magical combo because I knew it was going to be a busy week with work and getting home from our camping trip. My kids are loving all things mythical lately, and we already had some themed blankets, toys, and books ready to go. This week leaned a little more on screen time, but it was still full of colorful, creative fun.

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Unicorns & Dragons 🦄🐉

This week is all about magical creatures, cozy vibes, and simple fun. Whether you're watching dragon movies, reading whimsical unicorn books, or making glittery crafts, Unicorns & Dragons Week is a fun and flexible theme that your kids will love. Perfect for those weeks when you need a little extra help keeping them entertained!

Activities to Do

Make unicorn or dragon puppets using paper bags and markers
Design your own magical creature with crayons or stickers
Create a rainbow slime or glittery playdough
Set up a “dragon egg” scavenger hunt with plastic eggs
Use blocks to build a castle for your unicorns and dragons
Paint or decorate unicorn horns and dragon wings (paper or wearable!)

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see ideas on pinterest

Places to Visit

Local to Lancaster, PA:
- Dutch Wonderland features fantasy-themed attractions perfect for dragon fans - their mascot is Duke the Dragon!
Visit a local toy or book store and let your child pick out a new unicorn or dragon item
Head to a local library and check out their fantasy or mythology section
Check if your community center or local park offers fantasy-themed storytimes or craft days

Snacks to Eat

Check out the carousel below for some of the cutest and easiest unicorn and dragon-themed snack ideas I found on Pinterest!
Some ideas include:

Rainbow fruit skewers
Unicorn bark (white chocolate + colorful sprinkles)
Dragon “fire” snack mix (Cheetos, popcorn, pretzels, red candy)
Edible glitter cupcakes or cookies
Dragon eggs (grapes or chocolate eggs in a nest of pretzels)

see ideas on pinterest

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Books to Read

See the carousel below for some fun unicorn and dragon-themed picture books!
A few highlights:

"How to Catch a Unicorn" by Adam Wallace
"That's Not My Dragon" by Fiona Watt
"Uni the Unicorn" by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
"Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin
"Not Quite Narwhal" by Jessie Sima (for unicorn vibes!)

Shows to Watch

Unicorn & Dragon TV Shows for Preschoolers
- My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic – Many unicorn characters – Netflix
- Super Why – “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” (Season 1, Episode 2 – includes dragon!) – PBS Kids
- Puffin Rock – Dragon episode (Season 2, Episode 9) – Netflix
- Sesame Street – “The Royal Sandbox” (Season 43, Episode 6 – has a dragon story) – Max
Unicorn & Dragon Movies for Preschoolers
- How to Train Your Dragon – Streaming on Netflix or Prime Video (great for older kids)
- My Little Pony: The Movie – Netflix
- Wish Dragon – Netflix
- Pete’s Dragon – Disney+
- Barbie Dreamtopia – Unicorn-heavy content – Netflix

Memory Verse

“Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”

— Ephesians 6:10

Here’s a recap of our Unicorns & Dragons Week:

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Here’s a peek at what we actually did during Unicorns & Dragons Week!

Stay tuned!

Even in a busy week, it’s possible to create a little magic at home. Unicorns & Dragons Week gave us the chance to slow down, let imaginations run wild, and lean into the fun with books, shows, crafts, and cuddly creatures. Sometimes the simplest themes are the most memorable.