Lunar New Year Dragon Art Project Chinese New Year Art Lesson Tutorial
Ring in the Lunar New Year with this exciting and creative Dragon Art Project! Designed for elementary students, this lesson guides them in creating a vibrant dragon artwork using markers and soft pastels. Celebrate the Lunar New Year while exploring artistic techniques, culture, and creativity in a fun and engaging way.
This project is perfect for classroom educators or homeschooling families looking to integrate cultural themes into their art curriculum. Students will love the process and feel proud of the colorful masterpieces they create, all while exploring new art-making techniques.
VIDEO ART LESSON
This is a video art lesson. Your download includes the lesson plan and printable pages, plus a "Watch the Video" page with a clickable link and QR code to the step-by-step video tutorial, so you can watch it anytime and show your class again later.
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING
★★★★ “My students loved creating this dragon art on Chinese/Lunar New Year! They found it challenging, yet engaging, and their end products were beautiful! They are hanging on the bulletin board in our hallway, and we have received many compliments on them. Thank you for the clear video that comes with this resource. :)” Creativity & Connection Co.
★★★★ “My students love art, but I'm not the best at it. This video was easy to follow and I loved how the dragons turned out.” Kristine C.
★★★★ “Wonderful lesson for both my young and older artists!!! They loved it!!!” meghan R.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE?
- Video Step-by-Step Art Tutorial: Follow along with a detailed guide. Pause, rewind, or use it as inspiration for your own demonstration.
- Comprehensive Lesson Plan: Includes materials, learning outcomes, goals, and a detailed "Teacher Does/Student Does" section.
- Student Handouts: Printable, step-by-step drawing guides ensure every student can succeed.
- Completed Example Artwork: Inspire your students with a visual goal.
- Rubric for Assessment: Save time and provide structured feedback.
- Art Reflection Worksheet: Encourage students to evaluate their work and think critically.
- Artist Statement Template: Build communication skills as students express their creative intentions.
- Bulletin Board Sign: Showcase student artwork with a professional-looking display!
MATERIALS NEEDED
- Pencil and eraser
- Black felt markers
- White and red construction paper
- Washable felt markers
- Soft pastels
Why Educators Love This Resource
- Complete and Ready to Use: All materials, rubrics, and instructions are included, so you can focus on teaching, not prepping.
- Flexible for All Learners: Great for classroom instruction or homeschool settings.
- Cultural Relevance: Celebrate Lunar New Year traditions while inspiring creativity.
- Stress-Free Teaching: Detailed guides and video tutorials make it easy for any educator to deliver this lesson with confidence.
HOW TO PREP AND USE THIS LESSON
- Gather Materials: Follow the materials list in the lesson plan to be fully prepared.
- Watch the Video Tutorial: Familiarize yourself with the process or play it directly for your students.
- Show the Completed Example: Hook your students with a visual of what they’ll create.
- Use Student Handouts: Photocopy the step-by-step guides so students can follow along easily.
- Display Artwork: Use the bulletin board sign to showcase their masterpieces and celebrate their efforts!
Let’s celebrate the beauty of the Lunar New Year while fostering creativity in every student. You’ve got this, art teacher!
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.
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FILES YOU WILL DOWNLOAD
- Lunar New Year Dragon Art Lesson - Video Lesson + Lesson Plan - Ms Artastic.zip: the lesson plan and printable pages (PDF), plus a "Watch the Video" page (PDF) with a clickable link and QR code to the step-by-step video tutorial
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