Lunar New Year Cartoon Grid Drawing Worksheets Chinese New Year Art Activity
This Lunar New Year Cartoon Grid Drawing resource gives grades 1 to 4 students a simple, structured way to build drawing confidence. Students copy a cartoon image one square at a time from the example grid into the blank grid beside it, which helps them slow down, focus and feel successful as they draw.
It is a good fit for art teachers, classroom teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool families. The cartoon-style images are drawn by Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) and feature lanterns, zodiac animals, flowers and other Lunar New Year symbols.
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING
★★★★ “really enjoyed using this resource with my Grade 2 class! The grid drawing activities were a great way for students to practice their drawing skills without feeling overwhelmed, and they were really proud of how their pictures turned out. I liked having so many different Lunar New Year-themed options to choose from, and the variety kept students interested and engaged. It was an easy, low-prep way to bring a fun art and cultural connection into the classroom.” Tattle T.
WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)
- 1 Resource Cover Page
- 1 Instructions and Classroom Ideas Page explaining the purpose of cartoon grid drawing and its benefits for students
- 1 How to Use Grid Draws Page with step-by-step teacher directions
- 1 Classroom Use Ideas Page with five ways to use the resource
- 1 Lunar New Year Grid Drawings Booklet Cover, a student title page with a name line
- 1 Lunar New Year KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about Lunar New Year
- 1 Lunar New Year Poem Page
- 20 Lunar New Year Cartoon Grid Drawing Worksheets: lantern, cherry blossom, koi fish, fan, panda, orange, moon, lotus flower, rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig
- 1 Lunar New Year Art Challenge Page with an extra cartoon grid drawing
- 1 Lunar New Year Drawing Prompt Page, where students draw a busy street scene of people celebrating with lanterns, a dragon dance and fireworks in the sky
HOW TO USE IT
Use the pages for Lunar New Year art lessons, art centers, early finishers, sub plans, morning work, homeschool art or fine motor practice. They work as a quiet independent activity, a guided art lesson, or a booklet students work through over time.
Because students focus on one small square at a time, they notice lines, shapes and spacing more clearly. That makes a real difference for students who say they "can't draw" or feel nervous starting an artwork. The resource builds observation, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
FAQ
Who is this for?
Art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers working with grades 1 to 4.
How long will it take?
It depends on the image, the age of the student and whether they add color afterward. Some pages fit into one class, and using several pages as a booklet can stretch across several classes.
Is it editable?
No. It is a non-editable PDF.
What skills does it support?
Fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, observation, attention to detail, drawing confidence, creative thinking and early artistic development.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.
TERMS OF USE
Images and lessons are copyright products.
YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.
YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.
Sincerely,
Ms Artastic