Chinese New Year Crafts, Activities, Resources

Chinese New Year

February 14, 2010 marks the start of the Year of the Tiger on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Celebrate the Chinese New Year holiday with great kids' activities and crafts. It is a very important holiday in China. Also learn about the history and meaning behind the Chinese New Year symbols and traditions. It is celebrated in late January to early February (depending on the year). Kung Hei Fat Choy! 14th February 2010 will welcome in the next Chinese New Year - the Year of the Tiger! Have your class learn about the Chinese calendar, try traditional recipes, have a class party, and have students make their own dragon puppets for a class celebration or class parade around the building.

Sources:
http://holidays.kaboose.com/what-is-chinese-new-year.html Chinese New Year History, Symbols, and Traditions

http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/chinese-new-years/chinese-new-years-crafts.html Crafts

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/chinesenewyear/ Crafts and Activities

http://www.dltk-holidays.com/china/index.htm Crafts and Calendar Info

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/chinese_new_year.htm Lots of Info, Crafts, Games, and More

http://www.teachervision.fen.com/chinese-new-year/teacher-resources/6603.html Chinese New Year Resources

http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/chinesenewyear.php Resources, Lessons, Info

http://edhelper.com/ChineseNewYear.htm Activities, Lessons, Theme Resources

http://holidays.pppst.com/chinesenewyear.html PowerPoint Presentations and Teacher Resources

More Resources: http://mrscjacksonsclass.com/