How to Draw Lion Dance for Kids

Learning Objectives

Students will:

• Locate China on a world map.
• Ask and answer questions about the Chinese Lion Dance through print and media sources.
• Determine important information about the history and culture of the Chinese Lion Dance.
• Create puppets based on the Chinese Lion Dance.
• Dance in a Chinese Lion Dance parade for an audience.

Standards Alignment

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• Slide: Lion Dance Notice & Wonder
• Supply List: Chinese Lion Dance
• Template: Chinese Lion Puppet

Videos

• The Chinese Lion Dance
• What is Chinese Lion Dancing
• Kwan the Chinese Lion
• Chinese Lion Dance in 10 Basic Steps

Websites

• Chinese Lion Dance Story

Teacher Background

Practice the accordion folding technique used in the construction of the Lion Dance puppets in order to easily demonstrate it for students. Build background knowledge of the Lion Dance and Chinese culture to better answer questions.

Student Prerequisites

Students need experience with scissors, glue, rulers, folding, and following step-by-step directions.

Accessibility Notes

Modify movements and allow for extra time as needed.

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• Original Writer

  Maureen Carroll

• Adaptation

  Rebecca Haden

• Editor

  JoDee Scissors

• Updated

  October 29, 2021

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How to Draw Lion Dance for Kids

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