Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about Chinese New Year and its traditions.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: paper, markers or crayons, scissors, red envelopes (can be made from paper), and a computer or tablet for research.

Before the lesson, make sure to have some knowledge about Chinese New Year customs and traditions.

Activities

1. Create your own Chinese New Year decorations using paper and markers.

2. Make your own red envelopes and write good luck messages on them.

3. Watch videos or look at pictures online to see how Chinese New Year is celebrated in China.

Talking Points

• Chinese New Year is a special holiday celebrated by people in China and around the world.
• "Chinese New Year is like a big party where families and friends come together to celebrate."
• People clean their houses and decorate them with red decorations to welcome the new year.
• "Cleaning our house and putting up decorations helps us start the new year fresh and happy."
• During Chinese New Year, people give red envelopes with money inside for good luck.
• "Receiving red envelopes is exciting because it brings good luck and blessings for the new year."
• People also enjoy special foods like dumplings and fish during Chinese New Year.
• "Eating dumplings and fish during Chinese New Year brings us wealth and prosperity."