Read Works
Read Works: It's Chinese New Year
[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.
A&E Television
History.com: Chinese New Year
The 15-day long Chinese New Year celebration originated from an ancient Chinese legend of the monster Nian.
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Chinese New Year
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.
ABCya
Ab Cya: New Year's Day Word Search
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.
Other
The Food Timeline: American New Year Food Traditions
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.
ABCya
Ab Cya: New Year's Day Crossword Puzzle
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.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: May Morning and New Year's Eve by Eliza Lee Follen
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.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Celebrating the Chinese New Year
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...
Scholastic
Scholastic: 31 Writing Prompts for the New Year
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!
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Chinese New Year Resource Page
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.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Chinese New Year
An e-book called, "Chinese New Year."
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Chinese New Year (2)
Discover traditions of the Chinese New Year while scrolling through this e-book.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Having a Wonderful Chinese New Year
Peruse the pages of this e-book to see the traditions of celebrating Chinese New Year.
Other
School Tv: Our New Year's Video Resolutions
Five great tips to incorporate into your daily newscasts are discussed in this article at SchoolTV.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Bertie's New Year" by Lucy Maud Montgomery
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.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Chinese New Year
This teachers' site provides information about the Chinese New Year as well as lesson plans and a link to Chinese New Year superstitions.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China Internet Information Center: Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
An article about how the Chinese celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: New Year's Day
Kids learn about New Year's Day. The history and facts about this holiday which celebrates the start of the new year.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Chinese New Year
Kids learn about Chinese New Year. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating the start of the year in China.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner" by Lucy Maud Montgomery
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.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "A New Year's Gift" by Guy De Maupassant
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.)
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "New Year's Night" by Henry Lawson
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.)
Other
China the Beautiful: Chinese New Year
Learn about the Chinese New Year and the Chinese calendar.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Animals of the Chinese New Year
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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