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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is the most important holiday in China. Following the Chinese Lunar calendar, this holiday honors ancestors and deities\u2013 this year, it falls on February 10. It\u2019s a great opportunity to teach your students about this culturally-rich celebration, and it\u2019s one your students will love learning about!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lunar New Year celebration packet<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Celebrate culture and teach the Lunar New Year in your classroom with this free printable packet<\/a>! Print and use whichever page aligns with your grade level, or print them all and work through them as a class!<\/p>\n

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Paper plate dragon twirlers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In China, dragons represent strength, good luck, and health. Their imagery is used in celebrations all over the country to welcome those qualities into the new year, making this fun and simple craft<\/a> the perfect class activity. The best part is, you probably have all you need in the classroom already!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Illuminate some paper lanterns<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lanterns<\/a> are a Chinese staple that date back over 2,000 years. Emulating the full moon, they cover city streets in China during the New Year celebration. This step-by-step guide to making your own is easy to follow, and lots of fun for students! Don\u2019t build them in fours, though! Four is considered an unlucky number.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Decorate and exchange red envelopes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Every Chinese New Year, red envelopes<\/a> are exchanged between loved ones. Inside the envelopes is usually money, but it\u2019s the envelope itself that holds true meaning. Representing happiness, luck, and fortune, these envelopes are a treasured part of the festivities. Tell your students to partner up with a friend, decorate red envelopes, and share well wishes with each other in an envelope exchange (no money\u00a0necessary)! <\/span><\/p>\n

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Build a rattle drum and make some music<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The rattle drum<\/a> is one of the most popular toys in\u00a0the world. It was originally invented in China as a percussion instrument to harmonize with others. They\u2019re seen all over the Lunar New Year celebration, and they\u2019re easy to make at home or in the classroom with some paper plates and string!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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