With Chinese New Year quickly approaching, here’s all kinds of Chinese New Year crafts and activities! You’ll find tons of resources for the upcoming holiday including printables, book lists, games, art projects, dragon and lantern crafts and more!
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Get ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year with this collection of crafts and activities sure to inspire you! You’ll find just about everything you need to explore and enjoy this cultural celebration at home with the kids or in the classroom with your students.
Chinese New Year Crafts and Activities for Kids
Chinese New Year Crafts
Lanterns Crafts
Chinese Lantern Sun Catcher from The Gingerbread House
Chinese New Year Zodiac Coloring Lanterns for Kids from Totschooling
Cheese Chinese Lanterns from Danya Banya
Chinese New Year Lanterns from Artsy Momma
Dragon Crafts
Paper Plate Dragon Twirler from Red Ted Art
Paper Plate Dragon Puppet from Messy Little Monster
Cupcake Liner Dragon Craft from I Heart Crafty Things
Chinese New Year Dragon Puppet from Pink Stripey Socks
Egg Box Dragon Puppet from Messy Little Monster
Dragon Puppet and Free Printable from Red Ted Art
Toilet Roll Dragon Craft from Learning and Exploring Through Play
Paper Plate Dragon from Kiddy Charts
Egg Carton Dragon from Creating Creatives
Dragon Corner Bookmark from Red Ted Art
Chinese New Year Dragon Crafts from Pink Stripey Socks
Pop Up Dragon Card from Hattifant
Other Chinese New Year Crafts
Paper Strip Fish Craft from Buggy and Buddy
Paper Orange Craft from Buggy and Buddy
Chinese New Year Paper Bag Lion Masks from Pink Stripey Socks
Hong Bao (Red Envelopes) for Chinese New Year from Danya Banya
Chinese New Year Paper Blossoms from Pink Stripey Socks
Chinese New Year Drum Craft from Gift of Curiosity
DIY Lucky Red Envelopes from Thrifty Jinxy
Thumbprint Chinese Zodiac Craft from Fun Handprint Art
Chinese New Year Activities
Chinese New Year Sensory Play
Chinese New Year Slime from Little Bins for Little Hands
Chinese New Year Sensory Bin from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes
Playdough Inspired Chinese New Year from Laughing Kids Learn
Chinese New Year Sensory Play with Spice Play Dough from Nurturestore
Other Chinese New Year Activities
Chinese Writing from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes
Free Chinese New Year Songs and Rhymes from Living Montessori Now
Chinese New Year Yoga from Kids Yoga Stories
Chinese New Year Red Envelope Math Activity from A Little Pinch of Perfect
Even More Chinese New Year Resources
Printables for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year Coloring Pages from Miss Panda Chinese
Printable Chinese Dragon Puppet from Easy Peasy and Fun
Chinese Zodiac Free Printable Activities from Wise Owl Factory
12 Zodiac Animal Coloring Pages from Kiddy Charts
Chinese Dragon Coloring Pages for Kids from Kiddy Charts
Chinese Lantern Festival Riddles from Miss Panda Chinese
Chinese New Year Zodiac Matching Game from Teach Beside Me
Chinese New Year I Spy Game from Simple Fun for Kids
Chinese Lucky Word Sign from Miss Panda Chinese
Information and Resources for Chinese New Year
More Information about Chinese New Year from Adventures in Mommydom
A Whole Collection of Chinese New Year Learning Activities from Inner Child Fun
A Lesson Plan for Chinese New Year from Kid World Citizen
Dragon Art and Learning Ideas from Wise Owl Factory
Chinese Lunar New Year and Culture Books for Kids from Miss Panda Chinese
Chinese Dragons Explained from Kid World Citizen