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Read Works

Read Works: It's Chinese New Year

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about celebrating Chinese New Year. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: Chinese New Year

For Students 9th - 10th
The 15-day long Chinese New Year celebration originated from an ancient Chinese legend of the monster Nian.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: The History of Chinese New Year

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the origins of the Chinese New Year through the use of video. Also, learn about the traditions and symbols, the food, and the calendar at this site from the History Channel.
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: New Year's Day Word Search

For Students 3rd - 6th
New Year's Day Word Search is a fun holiday activity for children. Kids learn and practice New Year's Day vocabulary by searching for the words in the puzzle. Puzzles can be played interactively on the computer or printed out.
Handout
Other

The Food Timeline: American New Year Food Traditions

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information about traditions from many cultures that are said to bring good luch for the New Year. Included are some recipes dating back to 1796.
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: New Year's Day Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 6th
ABCya's New Years Crossword Puzzle is a fun and interactive way for kids to test their knowledge of New Years vocabulary words and facts. The crossword puzzle can be played on the computer or by printing on paper.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: May Morning and New Year's Eve by Eliza Lee Follen

For Students 1st - 3rd
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book May Morning and New Year's Eve by Eliza Lee Follen [1870], a children's novel.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Celebrating the Chinese New Year

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
During this instructional activity, students will learn about the Chinese New Year celebration, including customs, symbols and their meanings, and roles of adults and children. Following the instructional activity, students will compare...
Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: 31 Writing Prompts for the New Year

For Students K - 1st Standards
These 31 new year writing prompts will inspire your students to reflect on the past year, set realistic goals and resolutions, and look ahead to a bright future to make 2022 even more successful!
Lesson Plan
Teacher Planet

Teacher Planet: Chinese New Year Resource Page

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Great site for lesson plans and activities centered around the Chinese New Year. Find sources on the history of the holiday, traditions, dragon costumes, and clipart.
eBook
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tar Heel Reader: Chinese New Year

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An e-book called, "Chinese New Year."
eBook
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tar Heel Reader: Chinese New Year (2)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover traditions of the Chinese New Year while scrolling through this e-book.
eBook
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tar Heel Reader: Having a Wonderful Chinese New Year

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Peruse the pages of this e-book to see the traditions of celebrating Chinese New Year.
Website
Other

School Tv: Our New Year's Video Resolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
Five great tips to incorporate into your daily newscasts are discussed in this article at SchoolTV.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Bertie's New Year" by Lucy Maud Montgomery

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is the text of the short story "Bertie's New Year" by Lucy Maud Montgomery, a story from her Christmas and New Year stories.
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Chinese New Year

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teachers' site provides information about the Chinese New Year as well as lesson plans and a link to Chinese New Year superstitions.
Handout
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China Internet Information Center: Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about how the Chinese celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: New Year's Day

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about New Year's Day. The history and facts about this holiday which celebrates the start of the new year.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Chinese New Year

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Chinese New Year. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating the start of the year in China.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner" by Lucy Maud Montgomery

For Students 6th - 8th
A good holiday story for children is "Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner" about starting the new year with a home cooked dinner. Read the full text of this short story by Lucy M. Montgomery on this site.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "A New Year's Gift" by Guy De Maupassant

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "A New Year's Gift" by French author Guy de Maupassant. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "New Year's Night" by Henry Lawson

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "New Year's Night" by Henry Lawson, an Australian author. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Handout
Other

China the Beautiful: Chinese New Year

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the Chinese New Year and the Chinese calendar.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Animals of the Chinese New Year

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Intended for young students, this lesson on the symbolism, significance, and animals of Chinese New can be easily changed to fit the needs of older students. This website provides several links for further research on Chinese Dragons,...

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