Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a printable Chinese lantern craft.
Chinese Lantern Craft: Hands-On Lunar New Year Activity for Kids
Bring the tradition of Chinese lanterns to life with this engaging Chinese lantern craft designed for kids to celebrate the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Snake. This printable paper lantern template is available in vibrant color or a black-and-white version for students to customize and color, making it both versatile and fun.
Students can easily create their lantern craft for kids using minimal materials—just add a string to hang their finished creations from the classroom ceiling. This hands-on activity is a fantastic way to spark creativity while introducing students to the traditions and cultural symbolism of Chinese celebrations, making it an ideal addition to your Lunar New Year lessons.
How to Build a Paper Lantern for Lunar New Year Celebrations
Chinese lanterns are a cherished part of many traditional festivals, serving as a symbol of cultural heritage and celebration. The Chinese lantern craft has been passed down for generations and remains an iconic feature of events like Chinese New Year. Crafting your own lantern is a fun way to honor this tradition, especially when celebrating the Chinese zodiac year of the snake.
Here’s how to build a paper lantern to mark this special occasion:
- Color the lantern and handle if desired. (FUN FACT: Red is often used in a Chinese paper lantern to symbolize positive energy, happiness, and good fortune.)
- Cut out the lantern along the solid lines.
- Fold the lantern in half along the longer (horizontal) axis.
- Carefully cut along the dotted lines, stopping at the end of each line without cutting all the way through.
- Unfold the paper, keeping the coloured side on the outside. Curl the lantern into a circular shape and glue the ends together.
- Cut out the paper strip included in the template and use a stapler to attach it as a handle for your lantern.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with this engaging activity that blends creativity and cultural appreciation!
Lantern Craft for Kids: Celebrate with an Easy-to-Use Template
Celebrate the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Snake with your students with a Chinese lantern craft. Perfect for festive engagement, it includes options for color or black-and-white templates. Use the dropdown arrow to choose which easy-to-print PDF version works best for you and your students.
Hang the finished lanterns around your classroom to create a festive atmosphere and give students a hands-on way to connect with the traditions of Chinese New Year.
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