Chinese new year worksheet

Here's a Chinese New Year worksheet for kids:

Chinese New Year Worksheet

Part 1: Vocabulary

1. What is the Chinese New Year called in Chinese? ___
2. What is the animal that represents the current year? ___
3. What is the color of good luck during Chinese New Year? ___
4. What is the traditional Chinese New Year's Eve dinner called? ___
5. What is the name of the Chinese New Year's Eve celebration? ___

Part 2: Matching

Match the following words with their meanings:

1. Red envelopes
2. Lion dance
3. Dumplings
4. Fireworks
5. Dragon

a) A traditional Chinese New Year's Eve dinner b) A type of Chinese food eaten during Chinese New Year c) A traditional Chinese New Year's gift d) A type of Chinese New Year's celebration e) A symbol of good luck during Chinese New Year

Part 3: Sentence Completion

Complete the following sentences:

1. Chinese New Year is celebrated on the ___ day of the lunar calendar.
2. During Chinese New Year, people often wear ___ clothes to bring good luck.
3. The ___ is a popular activity during Chinese New Year.
4. In some countries, Chinese New Year is also known as the ___.
5. After the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, families often gather to watch ___.

Part 4: Drawing

Draw a picture of your favorite Chinese New Year tradition or activity. You can include things like:

• Red envelopes filled with money
• Lion or dragon dances
• Traditional Chinese New Year's Eve dinner
• Fireworks or sparklers
• A Chinese New Year's Eve celebration with family and friends

Part 5: Writing

Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your favorite Chinese New Year tradition or activity. What do you like about it? Why is it important to you?

Answer Key

Part 1:

1. Chūn Jié ()
2. (the current year's animal)
3. (red)
4. (Reunion Dinner)
5. (Spring Festival Eve)

Part 2:

1. c) A traditional Chinese New Year's gift
2. a) A traditional Chinese New Year's Eve dinner
3. d) A type of Chinese New Year's celebration
4. e) A symbol of good luck during Chinese New Year
5. b) A type of Chinese food eaten during Chinese New Year

Note: This worksheet is designed for kids and is meant to be a fun and educational activity. The answer key is provided to help teachers or parents assess the students' understanding of the material.