Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own dragon artwork and appreciate different styles of dragon art.

Materials and Prep

• White paper or canvas
• Coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Dragon reference images (optional)

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Introduction to Dragons: Start by discussing what dragons are and their characteristics. Show pictures of different dragons to spark imagination and interest.

2. Dragon Art Exploration: Look at different styles of dragon art, such as Chinese dragon paintings, medieval dragon illustrations, or cartoon dragons. Discuss the unique features of each style and encourage the student to express their preferences.

3. Create Your Dragon: Provide the student with a blank sheet of paper or canvas and let them draw their own dragon. Encourage them to use their imagination and incorporate elements from the dragon styles discussed earlier.

4. Color and Decorate: Once the dragon drawing is complete, let the student color it using their chosen coloring materials. They can also cut out additional shapes or decorations from colored paper and glue them onto their artwork to add more details.

5. Dragon Art Showcase: Display the finished dragon artworks in a designated area and have a mini art show. Encourage the student to talk about their artwork and share what they like about it.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Dragons are imaginary creatures that have special powers and can fly."
• "There are many different ways artists draw dragons. Some dragons look like the ones in Chinese paintings, while others look like the dragons in storybooks."
• "Today, we are going to create our own dragon artwork. You can draw your dragon however you like!"
• "After you finish drawing, you can color your dragon using crayons, markers, or colored pencils. You can also add decorations to make it even more special."
• "When we're done, we will have a mini art show where we can show off our dragon artworks and talk about what we like about them."