2012 Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!

In Chinese culture, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon! Why not make some dragon-inspired art with your kids today in honor of the holiday?! We’ve included some fun ideas below. Hope you enjoy!

An Egg Carton Dragon like the one pictured here:

http://planetforward.ca/blog/chinese-new-year-egg-carton-dragon-eco-friendly-craft-kids/

 

 

 

Here’s another one that uses egg cartons, but in an entirely different way:

http://crafts.kaboose.com/dragon.html

 

How about a dancing dragon? See the link below for instructions on that one.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/chinesenewyear/lion/

Or here is a fun one for a dragon-inspired fan like the one picture here.

http://www.kiboomu.com/2012/01/18/chinese-new-year-dragon-fan-craft/

Whatever your interest, skill level and materials will allow, have fun! And Happy Year of the Dragon!