Yoselin This post is about the lunar new year – 10 Activity Sheets for the Year of the Dragon 2024 Printables for kids.
If you are an educator, a homeschooling mom, or just a regular mom looking for activities to do with your kids, look no further.
I have created 10 Year of the Dragon 2024 printables to use with your little one to help them learn more about the Lunar New Year of 2024.
These free Year of the Dragon 2024 printables are the perfect activity to do with kids this February to help them learn about the Chinese New Year 2024 and what it entails.
10 Year of the Dragon 2024 Printables Activity Sheets
The Lunar New Year, is also referred as the Chinese New Year, and vise versa. This event takes place February 10, 2024, as compared to the standard American New Year’s, which is January 1, 2024.
Below I have included some information that you can share with your kids to teach them about the Year of the Dragon 2024 and the Chinese New Year 2024.
I have also listed the Year of the Dragon kid activities separated by the type of activity and worksheet. Below you will find the Lunar New Year coloring pages, crafts/drawing activities, and preschool letter recognition worksheets. You are bound to find at least one free printable to use with your little one!
What is the Year of the Dragon?
The Year of the Dragon is a term used in the Chinese zodiac system. It is one of the 12 animal signs that represent different years in a 12-year cycle.
The Year of the Dragon is associated with qualities such as power, strength, and good fortune. People born in the Year of the Dragon are believed to possess these characteristics and are often seen as confident, ambitious, and charismatic individuals.
5 Facts About the Year of the Dragon
Here are five facts about the Year of the Dragon:
1. In Chinese culture, the dragon is considered a symbol of power, strength, and good luck. It is highly revered and associated with prosperity and success.
2. The Year of the Dragon occurs in the Chinese zodiac every 12 years. Recent Dragon years include 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024.
3. People born in the Year of the Dragon are believed to possess strong leadership qualities. They are often seen as confident, ambitious, and charismatic individuals. Dragons are also known for their creativity, intelligence, and determination.
4. According to Chinese astrology, Dragons are most compatible with Rats, Monkeys, and Roosters. They may have a harmonious relationship with these zodiac signs, as they complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
5. The Year of the Dragon is celebrated with great enthusiasm in many Asian countries. Dragon dances, parades, and other cultural events are organized to honor this auspicious year.
The most famous celebration is the Chinese New Year, which marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is often associated with dragon-themed decorations and performances.
10 Year of the Dragon 2024 Printables Activity Sheets
Below you can find the free Year of the Dragon 2024 printables for you to download, alongside with suggestions on how and when to use these worksheets.
Lunar New Year 2024: Coloring Pages
These free lunar new year printable coloring pages are great for any age group to do. Combine this activity with sharing facts about the Year of the Dragon 2024 with kids and let them choose their preferred coloring page from those provided in the free PDF.
Lunar New Year 2024: Drawing Activity
This Year of the Dragon 2024 printable is more open-ended. You can choose to be creative and have the child draw a multitude of things.
If the child is young, like a preschooler for example, you can have their handprint below the dragon on “2024”. The handprint will be dubbed as the body of the dragon. Here you and/or the child can get creative! You can even draw the dragon’s tail coming out of the handprint, which is now the dragon’s body.
Another example of using this free printable is to have the child draw how they image Chinese New Year is celebrated. This allows for kids to use their imagination and do an open-ended drawing.
Lunar New Year 2024: Preschool Letter Recognition + Coloring Page
Help your preschooler learn and recognize the letter “D” as they learn more about the Chinese New Year.
If you are interested in more free letter printables, you can check these out: Letter C Crafts for Preschoolers and Letter E Crafts for Preschoolers
10 Year of the Dragon 2024 Printables Activity Sheets
Celebrate Chinese New Year this 2024 by incorporating these free printables to your children’s curriculum and/or activities.
After the Lunar New Year on February 10th, if you are looking for or planning Valentine’s Day activities, I recommend browsing below through the free printables dedicated to Valentine’s Day!
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