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There are a ton of youtube videos out there showing how to do it, we watch it as a class. The classroom activity for Chinese New Year that my students LOVE to do is called, “Wishes for Chinese New Year.” I give my kiddos each a red sheet of 8.5” x 11” paper (this is my fav Astrobrights pack for all these projects) and they fold it into an envelope. We put a super fun twist on the tradition of giving red envelopes for Chinese New Year! Red envelopes containing money are often exchanged during the Chinese New Year as gifts and symbolize good luck (sensing a trend?). Chinese New Year Activities for the Classroom There are many colorful, loud, and interesting traditions that go along with this 15-day celebration. Traditionally this special time is focused on families coming together to celebrate, feast, and end the old year while ringing in the new year with good luck. Chinese New Year began as a holiday that honored ancestors and deities. Many students want to know why Chinese New Year is important and if the celebration is similar to their own. The Chinese New Year is celebrated by over 2 billion people around the world, and students love learning about it! Chinese New Year History

Teaching cultural lessons in the elementary classroom is so important for promoting inclusiveness, understanding, and kindness. In China, and around the world, Cantonese speakers wish each other a new year of happiness by saying, “Gung hay fat choy!” Check out these commonly asked questions regarding the Chinese New Year and my favorite Chinese New Year activities to use in the classroom. Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy New Year! Almost all cultures celebrate and welcome the coming of a new year.