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LUNAR NEW YEAR | Toddler Weekly Activity Plan

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Enjoy a themed week full of Lunar New Year activities with your toddler or preschooler!

lunar new year weekly toddler activity guide

Each day we have a book to read (or a read aloud to watch if you don't have a copy, a song or dance to enjoy and 2-3 themed activities.

We would love you to join us in our Weekly Themed Facebook Group to share your car & truck themed activities and also to share your pics over on Instagram (follow @myboredtoddler and use #myboredtoddler so we can share our favorites!).

Missed last week's theme? You can catch up on our Winter Themed Activities HERE or our Summer Themed Activities HERE.

Lunar New Year Day 1

Book: Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year toddler book for weekly activities

Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud here

Song/Dance: Sesame Street Lunar New Year

Craft: Paper Plate Drum Craft

Use a paper plate to create a fun Lunar New year Drum. See the full instructions HERE at Gift of Curiosity.

Fine Motor Activity - Lunar New Year Playdough Mats

Print out our FREE Lunar New Year Playdough mats and let your toddler have fun! I always recommend THIS playdough set as it is great value and lasts such a long time.


Lunar New Year Day 2

Book: Chelsea's Chinese New Year

Chelsea's chinese new year book for toddlers

Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.

Song/Dance: Dragon Dance Song

Sensory Play: Lunar New Year Sensory Bin

Set up a fun Lunar New Year themed sensory bin. We love this idea from Happy Toddler Playtime. You can make your own sensory bin using whatever Lunar New Year themed items you can find.

lunar new year sensory bin

Another great sensory bin example is this one from Elsei Faye

Get Moving - Lunar New Year Yoga

Enjoy some fun kid friendly yoga with a Lunar New Year theme


Lunar New Year Day 3

Book: Ruby's Chinese New Year

Ruby's Chinese New Year

Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud on Youtube HERE

Song/Dance: Chinese New Year Song

Craft - Make a Lantern

Use an old toilet paper tube or a craft cardboard tube to create a colorful lantern. A great idea from In The Playroom - you can see the full instructions HERE.

cardboard roll lantern craft for lunar new year for toddlers

Game - Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt!

I've made our Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt free for this week - you can get your copy HERE. Print & Hide the pictures and let your toddler find them.


Lunar New Year - Day 4

Book: The 12 Days of Lunar New Year

12 Days of Lunar New year book for toddlers

Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.

Song/Dance: Slithering Through the New Year

Craft - Year of the Snake Paper Plate Craft

2025 is the Year of the Snake so let's get crafty with this fun paper plate snake craft. For this activity you will want to let your toddler paint & decorate the plate and then have an adult cut out the snake. Get the instructions HERE.

year of the snake paper plate craft

Craft- Egg Carton Dragon Craft

Upcycle those egg cartons and make a simple dragon. See how to make your dragon HERE.

chinese new yaer dragon craft for toddlers


Lunar New Year - Day 5

Book: Bringing in the New Year

Bringing in the New Year book

Available on Amazon HERE or as a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.

Song/Dance - Happy Chinese New Year

Craft - Make a Tissue Paper Lantern

Create a tissue paper / crepe paper lantern using paper plates. A simple craft with lots of ripping & gluing - great for fine motor skills!

See how to make these lanterns HERE.

tissue paper lantern craft

Sensory Play - Chinese New Year Playdough

This is a simple playdough activity from Laughing Kids Learn - all you need is red or yellow playdough and some pretend play coins.

lunar new year chinese new year playdough for toddlers

Need more Lunar New Year Toddler Ideas ... try some of these

Lunar New Year Read Alouds

lunar new year toddler read aloud books instagram

Lunar New Year Toddler Songs & Dances

lUNAR NEW YEAR CHINESE NEW YEAR TODDLER SONG & DANCE VIDEOS

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