Chinese new year dragon art lesson

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…

An art lesson for kids using watercolors! Grade Level: 2nd – 4th grade Time Required: 2 45-min. class periods Objective: Students enjoy reading a fun chapter book surrounding the Chinese New Year, and create an exciting watercolor painting of the culture’s legendary symbol. Vocabulary: Squiggle Warm/Cool Bleed Dimensio

How to use a simple technique to create a perfectly symmetrical, bright and bold dragon head with oil pastels, crayons and paints. Perfect to create for the ...

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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.

Free printable coloring pages Celebrate Lunar new Year, Chinese New Year 2024, the Year of The Dragon with these FREE printable coloring pages and posters. Ideal for upper elementary, middle school teachers and homeschoolers to use as an easy creative art lesson in the classroom or homeschool room. Makes a great bulletin board display. Follow the link to download this Year of the Dragon free printable art activity for kids - have fun!

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Fourth graders just learned about the Chinese New Year celebration and created beautiful dragon scrolls in Art class. They were also able to practice Chinese writing. The dragon is a symbol of good luck in China. Students drew their dragons with marker and used chalk to make colorful backgrounds. They added rolled pieces of construction paper to finish their designs.

This is a collaborative art project that makes a stunning display. The best part is that while it looks amazing, it is really one of the most simple projects I’ve done.