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Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and marks the start of the new year in the traditional Chinese calendar. This year it falls on February 10th.

  • Make a jigsaw puzzle of this colorful book cover for Chinese New Year Colors.

  • Watch this video book reading excerpt for Sam and the Lucky Money, then use some questions from this lesson plan. Ask your students what they know about Chinese New Year and its customs. Continue the conversation by talking about what kind of gifts they like to give and receive, and, based on the video, how they think Sam will spend his lucky money.