Create simple Lunar New Year decorations to bring festive cheer and cultural celebration into your classroom!
Lunar New Year Decorations: Festive Snake Craft for Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 Students
Lunar New Year is a great time to teach students about Chinese traditions and how families celebrate together. A big part of the celebration is the Lunar New Year decorations, often in red and gold, which bring good luck and happiness. People hang red lanterns, put up paper cuttings with designs, and display red banners with wishes for a lucky year. These decorations help scare away bad luck and bring in good fortune.
In some years, the celebration focuses on the Year of the Snake. During this time, people use snake decorations to bring good luck and health. You might see snake-shaped lanterns, paper cuttings and colourful images of snakes in red and gold. These decorations are believed to bring wisdom, protection and strength for the year ahead.
Printable Chinese Decoration: Spiral Snake Craft for Students
Create a fun and engaging craft with your Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 students using this easy-to-print snake printable! Perfect for celebrating the Year of the Snake, this activity introduces young learners to Lunar New Year traditions in a hands-on way. Follow these simple steps to make your very own Chinese decoration:
- Download the colour or black and white snake template.
- If you select the black-and-white template, have your students colour and customise their snake with crayons and/or other craft supplies before moving to the next step.
- Use scissors to carefully cut along the spiral cut line on the snake printable.
- Attach a piece of string to the snake’s head or tail.
- Hang your students’ finished Chinese decoration from the ceiling to brighten your classroom and celebrate the Lunar New Year!
This craft requires minimal materials—just the snake template, scissors, and string—and provides a fun way to explore cultural traditions while boosting fine motor skills.
Snake Template: Quick and Fun Chinese Spring Festival Decorations for Kids
Add a touch of creativity to your Lunar New Year celebrations with this simple craft activity for students to make their own Chinese Spring Festival Decorations. Choose between a colour or black-and-white version for students to colour and personalise themselves. Both options are available as an easy-to-print PDF—just use the dropdown arrow on the Download button to select the version that works best for your classroom. It’s a fun and meaningful way to introduce students to Lunar New Year traditions while brightening up your learning space!
More Activities for the Chinese New Year
The fun doesn’t have to stop here! We’ve got even more exciting resources to celebrate the Lunar New Year, including snake-inspired activities. Pick the perfect activities for the Chinese New Year celebrations in your classroom and keep the festive spirit alive!
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