As the Year of the Snake approaches, beginning on 28th January 2025, we’ve been busy preparing for this vibrant celebration with the children. This special time provides a wonderful opportunity to explore cultural traditions, share meaningful stories, and enjoy creative activities together.
Celebrating Chinese New Year 2025 with Creative Activities
Zodiac Charts
To start, we delved into the fascinating world of the Chinese Zodiac. Using traditional zodiac charts, the children enjoyed discovering the 12 symbolic animals and their significance. They were particularly excited to find their own zodiac animal and loved hearing the ancient stories behind this cherished tradition.

Messy Red Rice Tray
One of the highlights of our celebrations was a sensory activity featuring red rice in our messy tray. The colour red is deeply symbolic in Chinese culture, representing luck and prosperity at New Year. The children loved the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and creating patterns with the vibrant grains – a fun and engaging way to encourage their sensory exploration.
Making Chinese Lanterns
Our creative corner was bustling with excitement as we made Chinese lanterns. Armed with plenty of glitter and paper, the children honed their hand-eye coordination and scissor skills to craft their sparkling masterpieces. Each lantern symbolized the light and warmth of the new year, making them proud to contribute to our festive decorations.
Celebrating Chinese New Year 2025 with children is always a joy. It not only brings colour and fun to the day but also fosters an appreciation for diverse traditions and cultures. The Year of the Snake promises wisdom and transformation – a beautiful message to share as we begin another exciting year.
We hope this festive season brings your family as much happiness and inspiration as it has to ours. Happy Chinese New Year! 🐍✨
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