Chinese New Year Dragon Craft For Kindergarten
Chinese New Year is an important festival celebrated by millions of people around the world. It's a time for families to come together, share a meal, and enjoy each other's company. One of the most iconic symbols of Chinese New Year is the dragon, which represents strength, power, and good luck. In this article, we'll show you how to make a Chinese New Year dragon craft that's perfect for kindergarten students.
Materials Needed
Before you start, make sure you have all the materials you need. Here's what you'll need:
- Red and gold construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons
- String or yarn
Step 1: Cutting the Dragon's Body
Take a piece of red construction paper and fold it in half lengthwise. Cut along the fold to create two long pieces of paper. Fold one of these pieces in half again, and cut along the fold. You should now have four long strips of paper.
Take one of these strips and fold it accordion-style, like a fan. Make sure the folds are even and crease them well. This will be the dragon's body.
Step 2: Making the Dragon's Head
Take a piece of gold paper and fold it in half. Draw the shape of a dragon's head on one half of the paper, making sure the neck is wide enough to fit over the accordion-folded body. Cut out the head and unfold it.
Use markers or crayons to draw eyes, nostrils, and a mouth on the dragon's head. You can also add whiskers and other details if you like.
Step 3: Attaching the Head to the Body
Glue the dragon's head to the top of the accordion-folded body. Make sure the head is centered and secure.
Step 4: Adding the Dragon's Legs
Cut four strips of paper from the remaining red construction paper. Fold each strip in half, then fold each end down and crease well to make feet. Glue these feet to the bottom of the dragon's body, as shown in the picture.
Step 5: Adding the Dragon's Tail
Cut a long strip of red paper and fold it accordion-style, just like the body. Cut a small triangle out of the end of the strip to make the dragon's tail. Glue the tail to the end of the dragon's body.
Step 6: Adding Decorations
Use markers or crayons to add decorations to the dragon's body. You can draw scales, stripes, or any other designs you like. You can also add gold paper cutouts to represent coins or other symbols of good luck.
Step 7: Hanging the Dragon
Punch a hole in the top of the dragon's head and tie a piece of string or yarn through it. You can hang the dragon from the ceiling or a doorway to add some festive decoration to your classroom.
Conclusion
Chinese New Year is a wonderful time to celebrate with your students, and making a dragon craft is a fun and engaging way to teach them about this important holiday. With just a few simple materials and some creativity, you can create a beautiful dragon that will bring good luck and happiness to your classroom. Happy New Year!