Chinese New Year activities for kids and teachers

CHINESE NEW YEAR FACTS

Celebration of the Chinese New Year
Find out about Chinese New Year traditions and more.

Chinese New Year Dates
Dates of Chinese New Year upto Year 2019 and the associated animal signs.

The 15-Day Celebration of Chinese New Year
Tells us about what each day of the Chinese New Year signifies. Pictures to see.

Chap Goh Meh (15th Night of Chinese New Year)
Marks the end of Chinese New Year. Find out more.

Traditional Chinese New Year Foods
Food has meanings too for Chinese New Year. Find out what they are. Pictures to see.

Chinese New Year Decorations
Each decoration signifies something. Pictures to see.

Taboos and Superstitions of Chinese New Year
Chinese are very superstitious especially when it comes to Chinese New year. Find out what you can or cannot do on this day.

The Chinese Lion Dance Videoclip
Click on "Video Gallery" on this page to see a video clip of the lion dance. It is quite a long clip. Worthwhile to watch the whole clip as it gets more interesting.

The Chinese Lion Page
Collection of Lion Head Costumes and dance pictures.

Chinese Parade Dragon Video Clip
See a video clip of the Chinese Dragon Dance and hear the music. The music is the same for the Lion Dance.

The Year of the Sheep
Find out about the Sheep Personality and more here.

China for K-12
China Resources for kids and teachers

Chinese New Year Chinese Calendar
Learn how Chinese New Year's Day is determined.

123Greetings.com Chinese
Send your friends an e-card for Chinese New Year.

CHINESE NEW YEAR RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
Find Chinese New Year lesson plans and other resources here

Crafts and Activities for Chinese New Year
Lots of printables. Good site.
A Multicultural Study: Chinese New Year By: Gloria Massey
K-3, a three day lesson plan. In this multicultural study, children will become aware that they live on one planet but their festivals and holidays vary .The customs and beliefs of the Chinese people will become real and meaningful to children as they learn about and experience the Chinese New Year.
Chinese New Year Grade Level: 2nd-3rd Author: Natalie Walker
This lesson plan comes with background information.

CHINESE NEW YEAR PRINTABLES
Chinese New Year Worksheets and Coloring

Boy in traditional chinese costume Coloring by kiddyhouse.com
Lantern Printable
Chinese New Year Lion Dance coloring by kiddyhouse.com

CHINESE NEW YEAR CLIPARTS & GRAPHICS

Chinese New Year Clipart Collection 1 by kiddyhouse.com
New Year Graphics from Yangliuqing

CHINESE NEW YEARS MIDI AND SONGS & POEMS

Smile at everyone you see
Chinese New Year song in English. Lyrics and music to sing along with.
Chinese New Year
For PreK onwards.
Chinese New Year Midi
Nice collection of Chinese New Year midi files.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CRAFTS

Family.com - Colorful Lanterns
Easy craft to make.
Family.com - Chinese Banner
Family.com - Dragon Mask and Game
A very nice craft to use with role play.
3-D Accordion Dragon
In this activity, students fold construction paper in accordion style pleats to create a large 3-D paper dragon.
Chinese New year Decorations
Red Couplets. Printable graphic.
3-D Fireworks Craft
Easy Craft.
Make a Chinese Gift Packet
Template provided.
Make a Dragon
Template provided.
Arts and Crafts for Chinese New Year
Lots of fun stuff here.
Fish Mobile made from Chinese Red Packets by kiddyhouse.com
Illustrated. Template included.
Chinese New Year Crafts by kiddyhouse.com
Pictures of crafts

CHINESE NEW YEAR RECIPES

YUSANG (CHINESE NEW YEAR SALAD)
The Preparation and Making of the Most Popular Dish For The Chinese New Year. Eaten on the 7th day of Chinese New Year.

CHINESE NEW YEAR BOOKS

Song : Her Sin Nian

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