Costumes and props ideas for "Happy Chinese New Year"

1. Dressing Up:

Dress students in traditional Chinese costumes (contact a local Chinese Cultural Association for renting costumes). If no costumes are available, students should wear new clothes in bright colors.

 

2. Making Paper Fireworks:

a. Find some thick and shiny red paper.

b. Cut the red paper into ten 4"x 6" pieces.

c. Roll the paper into 6"-long cylinders.

d. Stuff the cylinders with tissue paper.

e. Punch a hole through the side of each cylinder.

f. Thread firecrackers together using red string.

 

服装道具：

 

如条件允许，给孩子们穿上唐装或各种各样五颜六色的中国服装。

鞭炮的制作(见英文图)。很多老师喜欢买现成的装饰鞭炮和灯笼。

English Translation of "Happy Chinese New Year"

Happy Chinese New Year

Happy New Year, the new year is here;

Children light firecrackers ─

Hear them crackle and bang!

 

Happy New Year, the new year is here;

Children laugh merrily ─

It's the Year of the _________.

Happy New Year, the new year is here;

All homes have been cleaned,

And signs hung for good luck.

Happy New Year, the new year is here;

Children wear new clothes,

And eat dumplings and cake.

Happy New Year, the new year is here;

The adults give red envelopes;

The children bow in thanks.

Happy New Year, the new year is here;

Everyone's in high spirits ─

Good luck in the new year!