Pupils will create their own mini parade-style dragon inspired by Chinese New Year celebrations and traditional Chinese symbolism.

This resource includes a wide variety of printable dragon templates, allowing children to mix and match heads, tails, legs, scales, and decorative elements to create a unique dragon of their own. The project is flexible enough for younger pupils while still offering plenty of creative opportunities for older students.

Perfect for Art lessons, Chinese New Year activities, topic work, cultural studies, enrichment days, and learning at home.

Included:
• Multiple dragon head templates
• Dragon tail and leg templates
• Dragon body strip template
• Scale and fringe templates
• Simplified dragon colouring pages
• Step-by-step project instructions
• Multiple design and assembly options

Skills Developed:
• Creativity and self-expression
• Fine motor skills
• Cutting and assembling techniques
• Following instructions
• Understanding cultural traditions

This hands-on project is easy to prepare, highly engaging, and produces colourful dragons that pupils are proud to display. No two dragons are ever the same, making it an excellent activity for mixed-age groups and a wide range of abilities.

Looking for a more in-depth study of Ancient China?

A full Ancient China Art History Lesson is also available in my shop. The complete lesson explores the Great Wall, Terracotta Army, silk production, ink wash painting, porcelain, Chinese dynasties, dragons, symbolism, and Chinese New Year traditions before concluding with this hands-on dragon project.