Lunar New Year 2026 | Chinese New Year 2026 | Chinese New Year Writing Prompts

Celebrate the joy and traditions of Lunar New Year with this engaging, hands-on Chinese New Year Flipbook Craft! Perfect for classroom celebrations, this resource helps students learn about the Chinese Zodiac, including the Year of the Rabbit, while building reading, writing, and creativity skills. Designed for Grades 3–5, this versatile Lunar New Year activity can be used year after year with all 12 zodiac animals.

This no-prep Chinese New Year activity pack is ideal for literacy centers, cultural studies, bulletin board displays, and festive classroom projects. Just print, assemble, and enjoy!

What Makes This Resource Special?

Two Flipbook Options:

▪︎ Chinese New Year Informational Flipbook – Learn about Lunar New Year traditions and zodiac animals

▪︎ Chinese Zodiac Writing Flipbook – Explore zodiac animal traits with creative writing activities

24 Chinese Zodiac Covers Included:

▪︎ 12 cover pages for the informational flipbook

▪︎ 12 cover pages for the writing flipbook

(Use the resource every year, not just for the Year of the Horse!)

Writing Activities include 8 engaging writing prompts (2 prompt options for each theme to support differentiation and choice)

Bonus Activities:

▪︎ 3 Chinese New Year coloring pages

▪︎ Lunar New Year sequencing worksheet

▪︎ How to Draw a Dragon activity sheet

Perfect For:

✔️ Chinese New Year classroom celebrations

✔️ Lunar New Year cultural lessons

✔️ Writing centers and craftivities

✔️ Bulletin board displays

✔️ No-prep seasonal activities

Print. Assemble. Celebrate Lunar New Year with creativity and meaningful learning!

Please check out the preview video to see completed flipbooks of both versions.

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