Chinese new year crafts for kids

Chinese New Year is a wonderful holiday to celebrate with kids! Here are some fun and easy Chinese New Year crafts for kids:

  1. Paper Cutting: Cut out intricate designs and patterns from red paper to create traditional Chinese New Year decorations. You can use scissors or a craft knife to cut out the designs.
  2. Lion Dancers: Cut out lion shapes from orange and yellow paper. Add cotton balls for the mane and a red paper tongue. Decorate with markers, glitter, or stickers.
  3. Red Envelopes: Create traditional red envelopes (hongbao) using red paper or cardstock. Fill with candy or small toys and give as gifts to family and friends.
  4. Chinese New Year Banners: Cut out letters and characters from red paper to create a banner with a Chinese New Year message. Hang it in a window or across a room.
  5. Papier-Mâché Dragons: Create a papier-mâché dragon using balloons, paper strips, and glue. Paint and decorate with markers, glitter, or stickers.
  6. Chinese New Year Masks: Cut out mask shapes from paper or cardstock. Decorate with markers, glitter, or stickers. Add elastic or a ribbon to create a wearable mask.
  7. Lanterns: Cut out lantern shapes from paper or cardstock. Decorate with markers, glitter, or stickers. Add a tea light or small candle inside for a warm glow.
  8. Chinese New Year Collage: Cut out images of Chinese New Year symbols (e.g., dragons, lions, fireworks) from magazines or print them out. Create a collage on a piece of paper or cardboard.
  9. Wish Cards: Cut out card shapes from red paper or cardstock. Have kids write their wishes for the new year on the cards. Decorate with markers, glitter, or stickers.
  10. Chinese New Year Mobile: Cut out shapes and symbols from paper or cardstock. Create a mobile by attaching them to a piece of string or yarn. Hang it in a window or from the ceiling.
  11. Firework Craft: Cut out firework shapes from paper or cardstock. Decorate with markers, glitter, or stickers. Add a pop of color with paint or markers.
  12. Chinese New Year Bookmarks: Cut out bookmark shapes from red paper or cardstock. Decorate with markers, glitter, or stickers. Add a Chinese New Year message or a fun design.

Remember to encourage kids to be creative and have fun with these crafts!