Year of the dragon art project

Fourth graders are so enthusiastic about creating these Chinese dragons. We talked about the difference between the European dragon and the Chinese dragon. The Chinese dragon is a symbol of good luck and wisdom. It is a symbol of power for people who are worthy of it and a creature to be feared by fools and evildoers. The European dragon on the other hand is typically an unruly dreadful beast feared by all for its ruthlessness. We talked about how the appearance of the Chinese dragon has…

We are a little late for the Chinese New Year but we discussed the tradition anyway and the kids are really enjoying the project. We are reviewing some of the basic art elements of line, shape, pat…

Dragon crafts have seen a surge in popularity, offering kids a unique and exciting way to channel their creativity. Find these 25 fun and easy DIY dragon crafts that you can try, using different materials and techniques. You can make paper plate dragons, fire-breathing dragon crafts, cupcake liner dragons, and even Chinese dragon puppets with free printables. These dragon crafts are great for preschoolers, kindergartners, and kids of all ages. You can use dragon crafts to spark your kids'…

In 2nd grade classes we have been studying asian culture & in particular Chinese New Year.Students love the bright cultural traditions ...

Lunar New Year art lessons are a great way to celebrate the excitement of Chinese New Year. This year’s Lunar New Year falls on February 10, 2024, however, the celebrations last up to 16 days. With this year being the Year of the Dragon, I have planned many dragon inspired art lessons for my students. Here are some of my favorites.

Use a simple technique to create a perfectly symmetrical, bright and bold dragon head with oil pastels, crayons and paints. Perfect Lunar New Year art lesson...

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1. Use Crayola® crayons, colored pencils, or markers to color both sections of the Dragon Puppet. 2. Cut out both sections. 3. Cut a strip of construction paper to match the width of the dragon's head and tail. 4. Fold the construction paper in a zigzag pattern, like an accordion. 4. Tape or glue the head of the dragon to one end of the construction paper, and attach the tail to the other end of the construction paper. 5. Tape or glue craft sticks to the back of both dragon parts. 6…

At Idyllwild School PTA smARTS Project, the 2nd class of Mrs. Chavez had a great time making Chinese dragons out of none other than paper strips! What happened was that students created their own co