Lunar New Year is celebrated in different ways across countries and communities, including traditions associated with Chinese New Year, Tết and Seollal.
Because customs vary widely, it is helpful to avoid treating every Lunar New Year celebration as identical.
At QuackyandRex.com, we focus on fun, respectful activities for young children.
Red and Gold Colour Hunt
Create a simple colour-recognition activity.
Ask children to find:
- Something red
- Something gold
- Three red objects
- A circle
- A rectangle
Zodiac Animal Learning
Children may enjoy learning about the animals used in the Chinese zodiac.
Turn it into a matching or memory activity.
Ask:
Which animal is biggest?
Which can fly?
Which lives in water?
Paper Lantern Crafts
Create colourful paper lantern pictures or simple hanging decorations.
Use child-safe materials and supervise cutting.
Counting Games
Use paper coins, stars or animal pictures.
Ask children to:
- Count 5
- Find 8
- Make groups
- Match numbers
Family Traditions
Invite children to talk about how their family celebrates special occasions.
This is particularly useful in mixed classrooms where children may have different traditions.
Storytelling
Start with:
“Quacky and Rex woke up to find the street filled with bright decorations…”
Then let children continue the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lunar New Year the same as Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year is one Lunar New Year tradition, but Lunar New Year is also celebrated in other countries and communities with their own customs.
What are good Lunar New Year activities for kids?
Colouring, lantern crafts, animal activities, counting games and storytelling are simple choices.
Where can I find printable children's activities?
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