Teaching students about cultures around the world can help bring them perspective and an expanded world-view. This bright and lively tiger art lesson also offers students an additional opportunity to look within themselves to think about how they’d like to embrace the adventurous spirit of the year of the tiger.
![Chinese New Year 2022 the Year of the Tiger art project for students in the art room classroom with free drawing guide to print](https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Final-Project-Year-of-the-Tiger-Art-Project-1440x1041.jpg)
This lesson will work for many grades, but first grade and above is recommended so students have adequate writing skills for the background.
About Chinese New Year
Each year, 1.5 billion people in China and around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year with festivities and traditions that last for fifteen days. Because the Chinese calendar follows both the sun and the moon, the new year falls on the second new moon after the Winter Solstice, which can fall in either January or February, depending on the year instead of on January first.
Each year is given the name of an animal instead of a number. Each animal has its own unique characteristics. February first marks the beginning of the Year of the Tiger, which is thought to bring a year full of big changes and adventures. People born in a tiger year are said to be courageous leaders and love excitement.
Book Suggestion
The book Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin follows the traditions that one family follows in order to welcome the new year in. With colorful illustrations and simple text, this book is a great way for students to explore some additional traditions associated with the holiday.
![Year of the Tiger kids art lesson book recommendation Bringing in the New Year](https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Book-Image-Year-of-the-Tiger-Art-Project-1440x1040.jpg)
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- 9” x 12” white sulphite paper
- 9” x 12” orange sulphite paper
- Oil pastels
- Pan watercolor
- Medium round paintbrush
- Scissors & glue
MAKING THE BACKGROUND
![Art lesson for kids rainbow background painting lesson](https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Making-the-Background-Year-of-the-Tiger-Art-Project-1440x1041.jpg)
Start by thinking about several things that you’d like to try this year, or perhaps some adventures that you’d like to have. They don’t have to be realistic, this is an opportunity to dream a bit.
If working with a class full of students, it can be helpful to generate a sample list with students of some ideas. A few starters that you can use are:
- Something I’d like to learn…
- A place I’d like to go…
- A goal I’d like to achieve…
Write your ideas across the 9” x 12” white sulphite paper using oil pastels. You can use the same color for each, or switch colors for each thought. Encourage students to write large.
Once your paper is filled from top to bottom, use pan watercolor to paint the entire background. Again, you can choose one solid color or you can make a pattern, the choice is up to you.
Let the background dry.
DRAWING THE TIGER
![year of the tiger kids art lesson how to draw steps](https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Drawing-the-Tiger-Year-of-the-Tiger-Art-Project-1440x1040.jpg)
We’ve created a handy drawing guide to help you draw the tiger. Download it here by clicking the yellow button below – (*NOTE: We recommend downloading the freebie using Chrome or Safari.)
![Chinese New Year 2022 the Year of the Tiger art project for students in the art room classroom with free drawing guide to print](https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pin-Year-of-the-Tiger-Art-Project-1440x2160.jpg)
Love the background
Que lindo, me encanta, su pagina
What a sweet idea. I love it!
The download button doesn’t work. 🙁
Oh good. I thought it was my computer. [breath]
Hi Kristine! This is Bethany from Team Sparkle. It’s available now. Just click the download button and we will send it directly to your inbox. Enjoy.
Always appreciate the inspiration. This goes along with my plan. Thanks!
Un buen proyecto. Gracias por compartirlo y que los chicos puedan viajar a través de la imaginación a otros lugares y aprender sobre diferentes culturas
The link to download doesn’t work. Thx
Sorry about that. It should be working now. I also emailed you the PDF just now. 🙂
Love it! I was already adapting to my kinder’s abilities and maybe doing a crayon resist.
This looks awesome! The download button isn’t working though.
Sorry about that! I just emailed you the PDF.
The drawing link is not working. Can you please email me the tiger drawing guide. Thanks
I think it’s working now but I did email you as well. Enjoy!
me encantan sus actividades
las actividades que proponen , son muy divertidas y animan a los estudiantes de arte
I consistently am unable to send a request for these free downloads. It makes me crazy. I contacted you before and did what you told me to do. It didn’t help.
Beautiful work!
Love this!!!
download for drawing guide does not work
Hi Paul! It’s Bethany here from Team Sparkle. Averything is working great with the link on our end. If you click the download button and add your email we will send the link directly to your inbox for you to enjoy!
The download button doesn’t work
Hi Sarah! It’s Bethany here from Team Sparkle. Averything is working great with the link on our end. If you click the download button and add your email we will send the link directly to your inbox for you to enjoy!
I cannot get the print button on the left side navigation to work, and when I try to click the downloadable drawing guide nothing happens. Please advise who I can save this lesson and the drawing guide. Thank you!
Hi Em! It’s Bethany here from Team Sparkle. Averything is working great with the link on our end. If you click the download button and add your email we will send the link directly to your inbox for you to enjoy! Be sure to check your spam or junk folder to make sure our email didn’t end up there. If you have any other issues you can reach out to us at support@deepspacesparkle.com.
I loved it ! Thank you.
super cute
Thanks so much for this, going to work really well with my 4th grade lesson plan
This project is awesome!
Hi, the link still doesn’t work. I don’t know if it’s just me, but they often do not work. This looks like a great project, I hope to do it. Thanks so much! ^_^
Hi Paula! Everything is working on our end. I just tested it and I received the email immediately after entering my information. You might try using a different browser, or be sure you check your spam or junk folders. If you still can’t find it you can always email us at support@deepspacesparkle.com and let us know what you’re trying to download.
Hi Bethany,
Thanks for your message. I think I found everyone’s problem. I use Firefox and I thought I would try to install Chrome to get this to download. It worked So I think the problem is for anyone not using Chrome. Maybe you lovely ladies could try to make this compatible for Firefox, too. I think that’s why so many people are having problems.
Thanks for all your hard work!! Y^_^Y
paula
Thank you! That’s a great activity!
This looks like a fun project. I plan to try it this week.
This will not download for me, could you please send a copy to my email. Thank you so much!!
Hi Jesaka! We’ve fixed the link. If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Enjoy.
I am unable to download. Is there another way you can send the project to me?
Hi Sheila! Everything is working on our end. If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Enjoy.
cant access pdf
Hi Claudia! Thanks so much for reaching out If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to make sure it didn’t end up there. Enjoy.
Can I please get the e-mail of the Year of the Tiger Art Project. It is a great idea!
Thanks!
Hi Sheila! If you’d like to receive the lesson you can click the download button and add your email address and we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Enjoy.
I love this! Can’t wait to receive the download. Thanks so much!
Cute project. I actually used it for kindergarten and we drew symbols to represent what we wanted to do (ie: waves for swimming, sun for outdoors, people for family and friends, ice cream for treats, etc). I was looking for the I Can statements. Could you provide them please? I really don’t care about them, but the administration seems to love them. Thanks for your help!
Hi Carol! You must be a member of The Sparklers’ Club! The lessons that we offer for free here don’t include I Can statements unlike all the lessons inside The Sparklers’ Club membership. Sparklers’ Club lesson come with I Can statements and are aligned with the NCAS standards and we have all the matching done for you! The corresponding NCAS standards (and Common Core connections) are listed in each lesson plan for the appropriate grade level. If you are looking for Chinese New Years inspired lessons that include I Can statements you could look at the Tiger lesson in the Emotion and Self Expression bundle.
Download button not working for me.
Hi Wendy! Thanks so much for requesting our lesson! If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the pdf directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your spam folder in case our email ended up there on accident. The download hasn’t been working as well if you use the Firefox browser so be sure to try using Chrome or Safari instead. Enjoy.
Hi – download is not working. Can you please email it to me?
Hi Kristie, you can find your download in your inbox now. A little note: The downloads don’t always work over Firefox. We recommend using Chrome or Safari. 🙂
Hi, could I get the PDF emailed to me! Such a gorgeous idea! Thanks :o)
Hi there! Absolutely! Just click the “click to download” image, add your name and email and we’ll send it to you! We’ve recently learned that our downloads aren’t working with the Firefox browser, so I’d suggest using Chrome or Safari instead. Enjoy.
hi can you email me free tiger download please
Hi there! Absolutely! Just click the “click to download” image, add your name and email and we’ll send it to you! We’ve recently learned that our downloads aren’t working with the Firefox browser, so I’d suggest using Chrome or Safari instead. Enjoy.
Hi, the download button doesn’t work! Could you please email it to me? It looks great!
Hi there! Absolutely! Just click the “click to download” image, add your name and email and we’ll send it to you! We’ve recently learned that our downloads aren’t working with the Firefox browser, so I’d suggest using Chrome or Safari instead. Enjoy.
The download wont work for me. Could you please send it to my inbox!
Hi there! Absolutely! Just click the “click to download” image, add your name and email and we’ll send it to you! We’ve recently learned that our downloads aren’t working with the Firefox browser, so I’d suggest using Chrome or Safari instead. Enjoy.
We tried this yesterday and the children LOVED it! This is so refreshing for someone who is not an art teacher and is artistically challenged.
Great resource
Hi can you email me the template please?
Hi Fiona! Hi there! Absolutely! Just click the “click to download” image, add your name and email and we’ll send it to you! We’ve recently learned that our downloads aren’t working with the Firefox browser, so I’d suggest using Chrome or Safari instead. Enjoy.
Can I have the download please?
Hi Kate! Absolutely! Just click the “click to download” image, add your name and email and we’ll send it to you! We’ve recently learned that our downloads aren’t working with the Firefox browser, so I’d suggest using Chrome or Safari instead. Enjoy.
Lovely!!!
Download button doesn’t work for me. Such a cute, fun project.
lovely thank you
Ugh The drawing link is still s not working. Can you please email me the tiger drawing guide. Thanks
Hi Heidi! I just tested it myself and it’s working on our end! Just add your name and email and we’ll send it directly to your inbox. We’ve recently learned that our downloads aren’t working with the Firefox browser, so I’d suggest using Chrome or Safari instead. Enjoy.
Still not working!!!! Please send me a PDF
Hi Jesaka! I just tested the link and everything is working on our end. Are you using Firefox as your browser? We’ve recently learned that our downloads aren’t working with a Firefox browser, so I’d suggest using Chrome or Safari instead. If you add your email to the box we will send it directly to your email address. Be sure to check your spam or junk folders. You can also reach out to us at support@deepspacesparkle.com for more help.
Love this! My second graders were so engaged, and it was fun to read their hopes and dreams. We added a little tiger face and paws poking out of the top of the paper so that we didn’t have to cover up what we wrote. Thank you for the inspiration!!
Can you please email me the PDF the download button was not working? thank you!
Hi Mallary! Everything is working on our end. If you click the download button and add your email address we will send the lesson directly to your inbox. Be sure to check your Spam or Junk folders to make sure it didn’t end up there. We’ve recently learned that our downloads aren’t working with a Firefox browser, so I’d suggest using Chrome or Safari instead. Enjoy.
Hi! The link isn’t working for me to download the drawing instructions! Would you mind emailing me please ☺️
Hi there! The download is all good on our end. I just sent you another copy. Reach out to us at support@deepspacesprkle.com if it gives you any trouble. Be sure to check your Spam folder in case the email was sent there. Enjoy!
That ist such a cute idea. ❤️
Cute tiger!!