So here is my list of ideas and things we are going to do to celebrate
A brief video on the topic from the History Channel
We are starting with making a paper dragon, just his head. Every time we learn something new they write it on a piece of paper and fold that into another section. The more they learn, the bigger their dragon. Whoever has the longest dragon at the end wins a special prize
Red envelopes found at World Market filled with Chinese chocolate coins, also found at World Market. Or you could make your own with this pattern from Activity Village.
Food Ideas
The local Asian market sells some really good frozen dumplings
Books and Education
The book World Holidays: A Watts guide for Children has a great section on the holiday
The story of why the rat is first in the Chinese Zodiac
Look through 100 Cities of the World at Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai. Then they are going to fill out a page on each city. The page has a map to pinpoint the location, three interesting facts, and a place to draw an interesting feature.
Digital Chinese Fairy Tale book
Fun and Games
Other Stuff
Gung hay fat choy!!
