The Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, for 2018 is on February 16. This time of year is a great time to talk about other cultures or traditions and ways that people celebrate in different ways. Below are some 10 Chinese New Year activities you can use to introduce these concepts to your children.
- Celebrating New Milestones Effective Curriculum Ideas Preschool
- Celebrating New Milestones Effective Curriculum Ideas Activities
Chinese New Year Activities for Kids
1. Celebrating Chinese New Year (Pre-K Pages) -I have compiled my favorite books and activities for celebrating Chinese New Year in the preschool or kindergarten classroom. I’ve also included two free printables; keep reading to download your freebies!
I know most of you probably do something like this or even something more elaborate. But I think it is always fun to share ideas. Here is what I do - I would love to hear about what you do! Cole is becoming a brother for the first time tomorrow so we made him a book. (I love making books for big events like moving, new siblings, etc.) I demonstrated how to draw a baby in swaddling. Benjamin Franklin once said: Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn. Hands-on learning and channeling meaningful discussions can provide students with an arena to express new ideas, think critically and voice their opinions, engaging them on a deeper level. For low-cost celebration ideas, get your team together and brainstorm. You will be surprised at the low cost, creative ideas your team comes up with and how well those ideas are received. Celebrating successes not only increases morale but it builds support among those that may need to 'see it to believe it.' T ransfer Ownership of the Change.
2. Books About Chinese New Year (Pre-K Pages) – Chinese New Year will be here soon! Also known as Lunar New Year, this book list will help you select age appropriate books to introduce your students to this cultural celebration enjoyed by many countries.
3. Chinese New Year Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time (Living Montessori Now) – These fun songs and rhymes are perfect when celebrating Chinese New Year in your classroom.
Celebrating New Milestones Effective Curriculum Ideas Preschool
4. Chinese New Year Drum Craft (Gift of Curiosity) – This Chinese New Year drum craft will definitely keep your preschoolers engaged the whole time.
More Chinese New Year Activities For Preschool
Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, may be brand new to you, so these posts will help you learn more as you then teach it to your students! With fun games, and crafts, your children will fall in love with this holiday!
5. Chinese New Year Sensory Painting (Nurture Store) – This Chinese New Year activity takes inspiration from the traditional colours of the festival for some sensory, process painting.
6. Chinese New Year Story (Adventures of Adam) – Learn the story of Chinese New Year!
7. Chinese Zodiac Game (All Done Monkey) – A fun game to learn about the Chinese zodiac.
8. Chinese New Year Memory Game (Playing with Words 365) – This fun freebie is a great memory game for the Chinese New Year!
9. Chinese Dragon Dance Craft (Study at Home Mama) – With some simple recyclable materials, your kids will have fun making their own Chinese dragon.
10. Chinese New Year Symbols (Multicultural Kids Blogs) – Want to know more about Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) then this post will help!
Follow my Chinese New Year Pinterest Board for more great ideas!
Since the holiday has their attention, use some of these free ideas to teach them God’s Word.
Lesson Plans for New Year’s
- See more New Years Sunday Lessons on Sunday School Works!
Bible Object Lessons
New Year’s Coloring Pages for Children’s Church
More New Year’s Ideas for Kids Church
Several readers also like to use the Sunday after Christmas for the kids to write “Thanks You” cards for all their presents. We’ve uploaded a printable thank you card template for children and an object lesson to accompany it.
The beginning of the new year brings a special opportunity for your children’s ministry. Kids are thinking about the new year and many will even stay up late with their families. I’ve even heard very young ones making grown-up sounding resolutions.
We hope you enjoy these ideas and find them useful in your ministry. Please leave a comment below to share your thoughts.
Celebrating New Milestones Effective Curriculum Ideas Activities