Chinese Lanterns
# Students research Chinese culture, the lunar calendar, and how the new year is celebrated in China.
# Students research several different meaningful Chinese characters.
# Students paint animal figures and Chinese characters then cut and fold painted paper to make a lantern decoration.
More about this lesson plan:
Materials Needed: * Paint Brushes
* Washable Kid's Paint
* Glue Sticks
* Pointed Tip Scissors
* Construction Paper
household supplies
* recycled newspaper
* paper towels
* container(s) of water
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