Did you know the date for Chinese New Year changes every year because it's based on the Chinese lunar calendar?
Every new year also begins with a new zodiac animal - 2016 is the year of the Monkey.
So get ready to learn all about this special holiday with these activities for kids, fun project ideas, and tasty treats.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year Activities
- Chinese New Year Songs & Rhymes from Living Montessori Now
- Chinese New Year Sensory Painting from Nurture Store
- Chinese New Year Slime from Study at Home Mama
- Chinese New Year Yoga from Kids Yoga Stories
- Learn how to say 'Happy Chinese New Year' in Chinese from China Highlights
- Printable Chinese New Year Coloring Book from Artsy Momma
- Chinese New Year Coloring Pages from Gift of Curiosity
- Learn about Chinese Dragons from Kid World Citizen
- Chinese New Year Sensory Tub from Carrots are Orange
- Dragon Dancing from Montessori 101
Snacks & Treats for Chinese New Year
- Won Ton from Dinner from the Heart
- Peanut Cookies from The Monday Box
- Chinese Sweet Dumplings from Caroline's Cooking
- Nian Gao: Chinese Sticky Rice Cake from Kid World Citizen
- Fortune Cookies from Alpha Mom
- Chinese Dragon Treats from Party Pinching
- Dragon Cookies from Jamie Oliver
- Chinese Egg Custard Tart from Dessert First
- Kid Made & Approved Wonton Recipe from Enchanted Homeschooling Mom
- Koi Fish Jelly from Ancoo Journal
Crafts & Projects for Chinese New Year
- Paper Plate Chinese Lantern from In the Playroom
- Dragon Art from Learning & Exploring Through Play
- Chinese New Year Tea Light Holder from The Gingerbread House
- Lucky Money Envelopes from Hodge Podge Craft
- Chinese New Year Lantern Craft from Artsy Momma
- My Chinese New Year Reading Comprehension Fan from Enchanted Homeschooling Mom
- Chinese New Year Drum Craft from Gift of Curiosity
- Dancing Dragon from Hodge Podge Craft
- Dragon Puppet from Red Ted Art
- Chinese New Year Dragon from Naturally Educational
Book about Chinese New Year
Have fun with some projects for kids, activities, and treats and be sure to include some good books too! Here are some book ideas to learn about the Chinese New Year:
- Cat & Rat: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac
- Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year
- A New Year's Reunion
- Sam and the Lucky Money
- Bringing in the New Year
- Lanterns and Firecrackers
Learn all about Chinese New Year
Are you planning to celebrate Chinese New Year? Leave me a comment and let me know what activities you'll be doing with your kids!
Tonia is a homeschooling mom to one daughter, married to her high school sweetheart, and owner of one crazy beagle. She blogs at The Sunny Patch about the life & adventures of a homeschooling family. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+, and Instagram.
