Lesson 3: CNY Lichūn Painting(2 weeks)

Why is Chinese New Year celebrated?The Legend of Nian (5 mins):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uJbp8d_d9c

Celebration of the arrival of spring

Celebration of the new year according to the Chinese calendar

How do you celebrate Chinese New Year?

Share with your classmates and teacher.

Do you know all the zodiac animals?

Which zodiac animal year were you born in?

Your Project: Spring Flowers

Make a mini greeting card by using a small brush to paint the branches.

Your Project: Spring Flowers

Dab your brush onto the branches to create the spring flowers.

Your Project: Spring Flowers

Sign off your painting with this Chinese symbol. It means “spring”.