Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn about Chinese New Year and its traditions.
Materials and Prep
- Red paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons
- Plain white paper
- Knowledge of basic Chinese New Year traditions
Activities
- Make a Chinese New Year Lantern: Cut the red paper into strips and glue them together to form a lantern. Decorate it with markers or crayons.
- Create a Chinese Dragon: Draw and color a dragon on the white paper. You can make it as long and colorful as you want!
- Learn Chinese New Year Greetings: Practice saying "Xin Nian Kuai Le" which means Happy New Year in Chinese.
Talking Points
- What is Chinese New Year?
"Chinese New Year is a special holiday celebrated by Chinese people around the world to mark the beginning of a new year." - Why is red important during Chinese New Year?
"Red is a lucky color in Chinese culture and is believed to bring good fortune and happiness." - What is a dragon dance?
"During Chinese New Year, people perform dragon dances to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck." - Why do people give red envelopes during Chinese New Year?
"Red envelopes are given as gifts during Chinese New Year to bring good luck and prosperity to the receiver."