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The Chinese calendar follows the moon and divides the years into groups of twelve.  Each year is named for an animal.  People born in that year are believed to share different traits.  

The first of the twelve years is the Year of the Rat.  This is followed by the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

Because the Chinese calendar is based on the lunar year, the date of Chinese New Year changes each year. 

2007 Feb. 18 Pig
2008 Feb. 7 Rat
2009 Jan. 26 Ox
2010 Feb. 14 Tiger
2011 Feb. 3 Rabbit
2012 Jan 23 Dragon
2013 Feb 10  Snake

Click here for chinese language directions for a few of our crafts.

chinese new year coloring book pages

Chinese New Year Coloring Pages

Chinese New Year Printable Games:

    »  Dominos

    »  Memory Cards

Chinese Printable Worksheets

    »  Word Search

chinese zodiac

  
Find out about the Chinese Zodiac Animals

which are you and what does it mean!
  

Moon Cakes Easy Recipe

(great recipe for the kids to help with, though not quite as fancy as the real moon cakes look)

 

CRAFTS:


Chinese New Year Crafts:

chinese new year zodiac wreath

Chinese New Year Calendar (Zodiac) Wreath

Use a paper plate as the base for this cute 12 character zodiac calendar

Age 2+

Chinese New Year Crown or Hat

(all the zodiac characters are available)

Age 4+

Chinese New Year Wreath

(all the zodiac characters are available)

Age 3+


Chinese Animals Crafts:

Alligator Coloring Pages

Alligator Paper Craft  
  
Alligator Paper Mache Craft

The Chinese Alligator is one of only two living species of alligator in the world.

panda

Panda Coloring Pages

Panda Heart Paper Craft

Panda Paper Craft

Panda Toilet Paper Roll Craft

native to China's rainforests


General China Crafts

china friends

Chinese Outfits for your Favorite Friends/Animals

Age 3+

Chinese Medallion

Flag medallions

Age 2+

(alternative ideas for making coasters or a mobile available on the page)

Karate Toilet Paper Roll Craft

Age 3+

Red and Gold Bracelets

Age 2+

 

Ideas from Viewers: 

Here is an idea for Chinese New Year from Jo.  Take a brown paper bag(large).   Cut holes for eyes then decorate it with either markers, crayons or construction paper.   Add streamers to the bottom and have a parade with your Chinese dragon.

Find out a bit about these Famous Chinese Women:

http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/SI_LING_CHI.html
http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/SHI.html

http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/SONDUK.html

Find out more about Chinese New Year Customs and Traditions