Make a Chinese New Year Dragon

By Conni Medina

Book Overview

Make a Chinese New Year Dragon is a fun and informative nonfiction reader that introduces young students to Chinese New Year traditions through a hands-on craft activity. Designed for children in Grades K-2, this engaging title walks readers step-by-step through creating a paper dragon while also explaining the cultural significance of dragons in Chinese celebrations. Bright visuals and simple instructions make it ideal for classroom use during multicultural units, seasonal activities, or art projects. Readers gain not only crafting skills but also valuable cultural awareness.

Introduces Chinese New Year traditions through a creative project.Encourages fine motor skills and step-by-step instruction following.Highlights cultural symbolism and the meaning of dragons.Supports cross-curricular learning in social studies and art.Ideal for early elementary classrooms, centers, and take-home projects.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143333593X
• ISBN13: 9781433335938
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5