Welcome the Year of the Horse with exciting Chinese New Year activities that combine culture, learning, and fun! In this post, you’ll find everything you need to celebrate in your classroom, including poems and songs, mini books in three levels with an illustrated word wall, editable gameboards that adapt to any skill, and a presentation available in PowerPoint and Google Slides. These resources are perfect for fostering cultural awareness while engaging students in literacy and creativity. Let’s make this Chinese New Year unforgettable!
Chinese New Year 2026 Literacy Activities
ALL Chinese New Year Resources are updated every year for the new Zodiac sign at no extra cost to you! Simply go to your MY PURCHASES tab on TPT each year to download the latest version!
Celebrate Chinese New Year with these 10 original poems and songs written to familiar children’s tunes! Perfect for shared reading and fluency practice, these engaging resources are available in both color and blackline, making them easy to customize for your classroom. With festive themes and kid-friendly melodies, these poems and songs are a fun way to build literacy skills while honoring the traditions of the Year of the Snake. Perfect for group activities or independent learning!
Bring fun and flexibility to your Chinese New Year celebrations with these 5 editable gameboards! Complete with spinners and optional recording sheets, these gameboards auto-populate from any custom list, making them perfect for practicing letters, words, math facts, and more. Available in both color and blackline, they’re easy to prepare and adapt for any group or skill level. Whether used in centers, small groups, or partner activities, these gameboards are a festive and interactive way to engage students during the Year of the Snake!
Add fast-paced fun to your Chinese New Year activities with these 8 editable gameboards! Designed with smaller paths for quicker play, they include spinners with varied number options (maximums of 4 or 6) to fit different skill levels. Like the original set, these gameboards auto-populate from your custom lists and come with optional recording sheets. Available in both color and blackline, they’re perfect for short bursts of learning and engagement during the Year of the Snake!
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with these engaging Chinese New Year Mini Books! Available in 3 reading levels to support all learners, these books come in both color and blackline for easy customization. Paired with an illustrated word wall, they’re perfect for building vocabulary, reading fluency, and cultural understanding. Use them for small groups, independent reading, or as take-home practice to make Chinese New Year meaningful and fun for your students!
Chinese New Year Presentations
Engage your students with this interactive Chinese New Year 2026 Presentation, available in both PowerPoint and Google Slides! It includes all 3 levels of the mini books and features illustrated, animated vocabulary slides, bringing the traditions of the Year of the Horse to life. Perfect for whole-class instruction or small groups, this presentation is a versatile tool for teaching vocabulary, building fluency, and fostering cultural awareness. Celebrate Chinese New Year with a resource that’s both educational and exciting!
Save over 50% with this comprehensive Chinese New Year Bundle for 2026! Packed with engaging resources—including poems, songs, mini books, editable gameboards, and an interactive presentation—this bundle has everything you need to celebrate the Year of the Snake in style. Best of all, resources are updated yearly at no extra cost! Simply go to your My Purchases section on TpT to download the latest version. Bring culture, fun, and learning into your classroom with this must-have bundle!
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