When I was working as a registered child minder, I knew that Ofsted inspectors liked to see evidence that I was making the children aware of different cultures and how they celebrated their traditions.
As the Chinese new year is fast approaching. I wanted to share aome of the crafts that ichild have on offer.
Chinese new year is on Tuesday 1 February and this year it’s the year of the tiger:-
TIGER MASK:
This is a really simple craft, literally print onto thin card, but out the yes and add elastic to the sides: there is also the option of printing a blank mask and colouring your own tiger face.
CHINRSE DRAGON PUPPET:
This is a bit more challenging, so would be better suited for older children as the body needs to be concertinaed.
CHINESE LANTERNS:
This is something similar to what I made as a child; quite simple, but very effective.
TIGER PUPPET
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Made in a similar way to the dragon puppet.
I love all of these crafts as they don’t need expensive materials to make.
Find these and many more crafts and activities from ichild here
As always questions and comments are welcome.
Unyil next time.
Karen
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Thank you so much for sharing. As always, it’s so wonderful to see our resources being used and enjoyed out in the real world!
Cecilia,
Editor iChild
As always, you are welcome, Cecilia
We’ve made Chinese lanterns a few times. I like the dragon and tiger puppet crafts. Thanks for sharing with #MischiefandMemories
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience, Louise
I always appreciate the activities you share!
Thank you, Michele
Chinese lanterns are a classic and we’ve made them this week at school! Thanks for linking up with #MischiefAndMemories
They certainly are, Laura, thanks for sharing
I remember doing all these activities with my kids then again whilst teaching. Thank you for sharing with #pocolo
I have such fond memories of those type of puppets – thanks for sharing with #PoCoLo
That’s lovely, Stephanie, thanks for having me on#pocolo
These are adorable. I love the dragon and tiger puppets especially. #KCACOLS
Thanks for sharing your thoughts,Kendra
Thanks again for your comments, Kendra
super cute and fun for anytime! #KCACOLS
Absolutely, Jennifer
I love the tiger puppet!! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS
So do I, Lydia
My kids will love all of these ideas, I will use them for next year! Sending love #KCACOLS
That’s great to hear, hope they enjoy them