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There are yoga poses associated with the zodiac signs that would make a great start to every day during the Chinese New Year celebrations. Poses like downward facing dog, cobbler’s pose, and cobra pose are easy for kids to do and helps them start their day off on a relaxed note. Learn More: Kids Yoga Stories. 2. Paper Plate Dragon Twirler These images show the culture and traditions of Chinese New Year which can be displayed or shown to children during circle time. Chinese New Year Information Posters - Blue - The Chinese New Year Information Posters provide a brief description of the culture and traditions of the Chinese New Year. These are great to use as a Chinese New Year Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is a significant celebration in many Asian cultures. This vibrant holiday offers a wonderful opportunity for educators and parents to introduce children to Chinese traditions, customs, and cultural values. Chinese New Year is a great holiday celebration to share with your kids and with dancing dragons and bright lanterns it’s one that my kids have always shown an interest in too. We’ve got loads of ideas including crafts, sensory play, ideas for circle time and lots of free printables for Chinese New Year. 60 Chinese New Year Crafts for Kids. 1. DIY Chinese Lanterns. These paper lanterns from Nurture Store are a great way for young children to practice their scissor skills and are perfect for decorating the house in time for the Chinese New Year celebrations. 2. DIY Paper Fortune Cookie all students about Chinese New Year traditions by celebrating Chinese New Year in the classroom. Suggestions are designed for use in early childhood or lower primary classrooms, for children in their first three years of school. A good way to get started is with use of the readilearn suite of resources Family Traditions and It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore this colorful and meaningful celebration! These fun and engaging activities are designed to help preschoolers experience the magic of Chinese New Year in a hands-on way. By participating in Chinese New Year activities, children not only celebrate cultural diversity but also build essential skills. Introduce Chinese New Year to the babies in your early years setting with a Chinese New Year themed treasure basket. Get your basket and provide a range of resources linked to the celebration, such as red sensory scarves and chopsticks. You can find a full list of items to include in your Chinese New Year Treasure Basket here. Support the To celebrate the Lunar New Year there are parades through the streets with music, acrobatics, and dragon dances. Other traditions include having a family reunion dinner on Lunar New Year’s Eve, distributing red envelopes with money to children. The festivities continue for two weeks, finishing with a lantern festival, which signals the end of The Year of the Rabbit is fast approaching. Here’s how you can incorporate festivities into your child care centre. The history of Lunar New Year. According to Chinese legend dating back over 4,000 years, the Nian, a beast hungry for livestock and people, would show up every Lunar New Year’s Eve and terrorise the town. To ward off the beast The celebrations may vary on a centre-by-centre basis, based off the interests and cultural backgrounds of our children and families. With that in mind, we love celebrating the big cultural events that take place in the year – such as Lunar New Year, Eid, Diwali and so on. This year, Lunar New Year takes place on Friday, the 12th of February. 3. Chinese New Year sensory tray. Children learn through play and sensory trays offer hands-on fun. This fabulous Chinese New Year Sensory Tray from the blog Stimulating Learning contains many iconic elements associated with Lunar New Year celebrations. Kids can dig in the rice, develop fine motor skills with chopsticks, pretend to eat soup and Lunar New Year is one of our favorite winter celebrations in New York City. Although the holiday is often referred to as Chinese New Year, many Asian nations celebrate Lunar New Year. In 2025, the Pre-Chinese New Year Preparations and Activities (Jan. 7–Feb. 12, 2025) Jan. 7, 2025: Laba Festival. Some Chinese start to celebrate and prepare for Chinese New Year as early as day 8 of the 12 th month of the lunar calendar. The Basics. Much like the celebration of the New Year in the Western world, Chinese New Year is all about the hopeful spirit of renewal. The holiday’s traditions, symbols and rituals are all meant to wipe the slate clean and prepare for prosperity, good luck and happiness in the new year. When we explored Chinese New Year, our Chinese Educator gave us a lesson on what the event is and how it is traditionally celebrated. Many of the children who have Chinese backgrounds shared how they celebrate as well, including certain foods, visiting family, and plans to visit China. Chinese New Year is a spring festival celebrated in China. It follows the Chinese Lunar Calendar and falls between mid-January to mid-February each year. This is an excellent opportunity to expose children to the Chinese culture, as well as focus on the year's animal. Here is a list of Chinese New Year Start Dates and These cute Chinese New Year crafts and activities for kids not only celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year but also provide simple Chinese craft options that are easy to follow. Involving children in these DIY Chinese projects makes the New Year celebration memorable and educative. Invite children to learn about the story of Chinese New Year using these Chinese New Year Story Modelling Dough Mats. Each mat shows a colourful picture of a character or part of the story. Children are invited to complete the picture using modelling dough. Button Placing Fine Motor Skills This blog offers 20 fun and festive ideas to keep your kids entertained while honoring the spirit of Chinese New Year. Let the festivities begin! 20 Exciting Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 with Kids. Make the upcoming Chinese New Year 2025 unforgettable for your little ones with activities that blend tradition and fun. Celebrating
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