Create simple Lunar New Year decorations to bring festive cheer and cultural celebration into your classroom!
Lunar New Year Decorations: Easy Spiral Snake Craft for Kids
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 colorful images of snakes in red and gold. These decorations are believed to bring wisdom, protection, and strength for the year ahead.
How to Make a Snake with Paper: Simple Classroom Craft Idea
Create a fun and engaging craft with your Kindergarten to 2nd-grade students using this easy-to-print spiral snake template! 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 New Year hanging decoration:
- Download the color or black and white snake template.
- If you select the black-and-white template, have your students color and customize 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 template.
- Attach a piece of string to the snake’s head or tail.
- Hang your students’ finished snake 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.
Chinese New Year Hanging Decoration: Download Yours Now
Add a touch of creativity to your Lunar New Year celebrations with this simple craft activity for students to make their own Chinese New Year hanging decoration. Choose between a color or black-and-white version for students to color and personalize 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!
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