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This Lunar New Year Handprint Craft- offers 4 designs for 2025 Year of the Snake Chinese New Year-perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, and babies to make as gifts or for keepsakes.

Handprint crafts are a fun, hands-on way to engage toddlers and preschoolers while building important skills. They help children strengthen fine motor control as they paint, press, and decorate, which supports early writing skills.

These crafts also offer a great sensory experience, letting kids explore textures and colors with their hands. Plus, handprint projects make for memorable keepsakes that capture a moment in time, perfect for sharing with families or displaying in the classroom.

This Lunar New Year handprint art bundle is a simple but meaningful way to combine creativity with learning!

What's Included:

1 file- 8 PDF pages

Each design comes with one blank template and one example design.

How to Use:

1. Download: Once your purchase is confirmed, download the file directly to your computer.
2. Print: Print at home or at a local print shop like Costco, Walgreens, or Staples.
3. Create: Follow the easy instructions included to create your unique handprint art masterpieces.

Paper Recommendation: For best results, use cardstock.

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Calling all special education teachers! Take advantage of this HUGE bundle of 37 NO PREP File Folder games for Winter. This resource includes file folder games that can work for your math and language arts small group centers and independent work stations from December to February. Students can engage in a variety of direct match, counting, place value, sight word recognition, time telling and more all winter long!

This toolkit is especially beneficial for teachers who are looking to support students in autism and multiple disabilities classrooms this holiday season.

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Happy New Year!

This New Year themed counting file folder game is a perfect fit for your small group math centers/ stations and independent work stations as they return in January. Students will use this resource to practice counting to 10 within a tens frame. The best part about it all is that it requires NO PREP work on your end!

Simply:

• print single sided in color
• cut game pieces and glue one match to a file folder
• laminate the remaining set
• use velcro to create matching game

Easily engage your young learners and use this resource for years to come!

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Happy New Years!

Download this New Years FREEBIE for your small group math and independent work stations! This NO PREP file folder game includes 10 counting problems up to 10!

This resource is perfect for students in autism unit and MD classrooms as the return back to school from winter break.

Simply:

• print single sided in color
• glue one match to a file folder
• laminate the remaining set
• use velcro to create match game

Easily engage your young learners and use this resource for years to come!

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✨Introducing our Winter Writing Center! Solve the preschool writing puzzle with our engaging New Year's literacy activities. From creative journal prompts to themed letter tracing, our printable worksheets make learning fun for little ones. Explore easy and creative New Year writing tasks tailored for early childhood, fostering development while ringing in the festivities. Transform New Year's resolutions into playful learning experiences with our specially crafted activities. Elevate your preschooler's writing journey with joyous New Year crafts and captivating storytelling. Embrace the magic of the season as your child dives into the world of words!✨

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We have created something special which we are very proud of. This lovingly created coloring pages also makes thoughtful winter christmas .. gifts or presents for friends or family.

Suitable for toddlers, preschoolers and kids .

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• 24 coloring pages ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

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Cute Winter Coloring Pages for Toddler Girls and Boys!

Help your little ones celebrate Winter season with this big coloring pages that is perfect for little hands. Easy to color designs help to build fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

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• You can print as many copies as you want.

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20 black and white images for students to color that display 2024, Happy New Year, New Year baby, New Year reporter, balloon, and more...to introduce the New Year of 2024 for all ages.

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Print & Play! Do you need mindful & engaging activities for the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival? This bundle of activities would make a great addition to your classroom festivities or a China unit study!

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You'll have everything you need for a month of classical music appreciation with 100+ listening activities in this activity vault. You will also receive periodic updates for this resource for free! Keep an eye on your "My Purchases" tab for update notifications.

Bundle Benefits:

• Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
• Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
• Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
• Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
• Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
• No musical training is required - just print and play!

NEW! These special edition listening sheets have 2 new instruments added (pipa, guquin) 1 new animal (dragon,) and students color in Chinese coins for the star rating! Each page also features Chinese clipart for coloring.

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of popular classical music composers
• increased knowledge of the Chinese New Year celebration and imagery
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

8 Chinese Folk Songs

Listening Sheets Include: (2 pages per piece)

01. Lan Hua Hua

02. Driving the Mule Team

03. The Flowing Stream

04. Jasmine Flower

05. A Horseherd's Mountain Song

06. When Will the Acacia Bloom?

07. A Single Bamboo Can Easily Bend

08. Leaving Home

Composed by Zhou Long

Classical China

Listening Sheets Include: (2 pages per piece)

01. For the World (Hero Soundtrack) Tan Dun, Perlman*

02. The Eternal Vow (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon,) Tan Dun

03. Gone with Leaves (Hero Soundtrack) Tan Dun, Perlman*

04. Dance of the Yao People, Tieshan, Gang

05. The Flowing Stream, Long

06. Passacaglia: Secret of Wind and Birds, Tan Dun

07. Pipa Concerto No. 2, Jiping

08. Violin Concerto No. 1, Jiping

09. The Silk Road Fantasia Suite, Jiping

10. The Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto, Zhanhao, Gang

*The "Hero" soundtrack is attributed to Itzhak Perlman, Kodō, and Tan Dun.

Five Elements, Zhou Long

Listening Sheets Include: (2 pages per piece)

01. Metal

02. Wood

03. Water

04. Fire

05. Earth

Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.

Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

Chinese New Year Music Note Matching

Music Center! Do you need engaging activities for practicing music notes? This music note-matching activity reviews & strengthens treble and bass note skills. Cut and laminate for extended use. Cards feature Chinese New Year graphics with bold cherry blossom backgrounds!

*An additional set of posters & cards are included without background graphics.

18 Grand Staff Puzzles (18 in all)

Treble Space Notes: f - a - c - e

Treble Line Notes: e - g - b - d - f

Bass Space Notes: a - c - e - g

Bass Line Notes: g - b - d - f - a

5 Wall Posters / Music Center Sheets

Grand Staff: Illustrates the two staves

Treble Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the treble clef looks like

Treble Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the treble clef

Bass Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the bass clef looks like

Bass Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the bass clef

Chinese New Year Word Search

No Prep! Do you need engaging activities to accompany your Chinese New Year units and celebrations? Students can search for Chinese New Year themed words in this 15x15 word grid. 15 words can be found up, down, or across! Answer key included.

Chinese New Year Blank Sheet Music

Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging music activities for Chinese New Year? Designed with the youngest composers in mind - these blank manuscript pages allow students to compose their own pieces! Draw the music notes or use small stickers to piece together a classical composition. Treble & bass clef tracing sheets are also included.

Chinese Zodiac Music Notes Matching Flashcard Fun!

Music Center! Do you need engaging activities for practicing music notes? This music note matching activity reviews & strengthens treble and bass note skills. Cut and laminate for extended use. Cards feature Chinese Zodiac graphics!

*An additional set of posters & cards are included without background graphics.

18 Grand Staff Puzzles (18 in all)

Treble Space Notes: f - a - c - e

Treble Line Notes: e - g - b - d - f

Bass Space Notes: a - c - e - g

Bass Line Notes: g - b - d - f - a

5 Wall Posters / Music Center Sheets

Grand Staff: Illustrates the two staves

Treble Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the treble clef looks like

Treble Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the treble clef

Bass Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the bass clef looks like

Bass Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the bass clef

Chinese New Year Handwriting Practice

No Prep! Do you need engaging activities to accompany your Chinese New Year units and celebrations? Students can practice handwriting with these Zodiac animal-themed worksheets! Each page has an animal to color, letter practice, and space to draw a Chinese New Year scene!

Zodiac Animals Include:

1. Dog
2. Dragon
3. Goat
4. Horse
5. Monkey
6. Ox
7. Pig
8. Rabbit
9. Rat
10. Rooster
11. Snake
12. Tiger

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to add classical music to your classroom or homeschool? Classical music has been shown to provide numerous benefits for children, including reducing stress, improving focus and concentration, and increasing creativity. These activities are great for music appreciation and also help build social-emotional skills! Each activity is easy to set up (no glue required!) and a great way to engage students for the New Year in January.

Listening Buddies sheets feature a piece of classical music with the composer’s name. While the music plays, students draw a scene in the box inspired by the music. They can also explore the feelings and mood of a piece by choosing meaningful keywords that match their listening experience. Students color the listening buddy at the top of the page or you can print the color version.

There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. Just print and play! Music is available on YouTube or your preferred streaming service.

This activity pack features one music selection from January Mindful Listening! Students can color their black & white listening buddy page topper or you can print the color version.

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of composers from different backgrounds
• observe emotional influences within a composition
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Featured Music

1. Fantasia on Auld Lang Syne - Ernest Tomlinson

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

No Prep! Do you need engaging activities to accompany your Chinese New Year units and celebrations? Students can practice handwriting with these Zodiac animal-themed worksheets! Each page has an animal to color, letter practice, and space to draw a Chinese New Year scene!

Zodiac Animals Include:

1. Dog
2. Dragon
3. Goat
4. Horse
5. Monkey
6. Ox
7. Pig
8. Rabbit
9. Rat
10. Rooster
11. Snake
12. Tiger

More Resources about China and the Chinese Lunar New Year!

⭐ China Folk Songs Listening Sheets for Chinese Lunar New Year! Classical Music

⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year Bundle, 8 Lucky Music Spring Festival Activities!

⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year Dragons Music Notes Matching Flashcards! Treble & Bass

⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year Music Notes Matching Flashcard Fun! Spring Festival!

⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year Word Composer! Writing & Spelling Anagram Activity

⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year Word Search, January Activities, Spring Festival

⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year Zodiac Music Notes Matching Flashcards, Spring Festival

⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year, Classical Music Listening, February, China

⭐ Five Elements, Chinese Lunar New Year, Classical Music Listening, China

► It can be hard to keep track of all the dates and eras in classical music history, so we created this freebie to help you out! Grab this six-page guide of composers sorted by musical period. Birthdates, birthplaces, and their famous compositions included. Get this instant download delivered right to your inbox!

Transform your classroom into a haven of creativity and celebration with these enchanting 2024 Happy New Year 3D Craft Box Templates pack. Perfect for teachers who seek a blend of engaging craft activities and heartfelt celebrations, this product is a fun way to usher in the New Year. This product features 10 black and white templates, each designed for easy use and child-friendliness. Watch as your students bring their creative visions to life with coloring, cutting and crafting. The magic unfolds as they fold lines and tabs inwards, transforming the template into a charming pyramid-shaped gift box. Encourage extra fun by adding glitter, glue, pom-poms or sequins to adorn the pyramid. Suitable for various grade levels, the Happy New Year 3D Craft Box is an ideal addition to your classroom celebration. Simplify your preparation with these easy-to-use templates, ensuring a hassle-free and joyous crafting experience for both teachers and students alike.

Creative ideas how to use this box:

• Leave a resolution for the next year inside the pyramid, creating a heartwarming tradition as the child opens it up in the following year.
• Use it as a charming gift box by adding a thoughtful note or small gift—perfect for students to give to parents or for classroom exchanges.
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Ring in the New Year & January with creativity using these exciting Happy New Year 2024 Paper Crown & Headband Templates. Designed for teachers seeking engaging crafts, these printables are perfect for celebrating the arrival of a brand new year & celebrating back to school. This pack includes 8 charming black and white templates. From fireworks to party hats, these designs capture the spirit of New Year's celebrations. Easy and enjoyable, this craft adds a touch of fun to classroom activities. Crafted with simplicity in mind, you can effortlessly incorporate this activity into lesson plans. Print the templates on cardstock, guide your students in cutting and assembling and witness the excitement as they create their own New Year crowns. A wonderful addition to New Year celebrations in the classroom.

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• Easy and enjoyable craft for young learners,
• Celebratory designs that resonate with New Year's festivities.

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Start 2024 and transform your classroom into a fun and educational space with these engaging Months of the Year Crown Craft Templates & Headband Printables. Ideal for introducing and reinforcing the concept of months, each craft template is uniquely designed to represent a theme or event associated with that specific month. Engage your students in a collaborative and creative learning experience by using these crowns monthly. The easy-to-follow instructions make it a hassle-free and enjoyable activity. Enhance your teaching materials with this visually appealing resource, perfect for teaching the months of the year in a memorable way. Print, cut and assemble for an interactive and educational headband experience. Great for Back to school, January crafts, interactive learning, classroom displays and a colorful way to mark the passing of each month throughout the school year. Download, print and inspire.

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Let's make it a great year! This fun and simple craft and writing activity allows students to write their goals for the new year. This craft is one that you and your students will love!

The craft is simple! No prep! The students just color, cut, and paste.

Includes:

"Let's Make it a Great Year" bulletin board headers

Toolbox with pocket

Tools to write goals on and put in pocket

Single page writing and picture option

Includes years 2023-2026

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ALPHABET SENSORY BIN BUNDLE:

Bundle includes September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, and June Alphabet Sensory Bins.

Sensory bins provide children with the opportunity to explore and learn through hands-on tactile play that engages their senses. Set includes uppercase and lowercase letter cards and tracing sheets.

•Place monthly themed items in a bin with either uppercase or lowercase letters and allow students to explore!

•As they find each letter, encourage them to trace the letter on the Alphabet Find and Trace sheet!

•You can also tape letters around the room and have students go on a letter hunt. They can trace the letters as they find them!

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Start the New Year off right with this easy New Year's Goals bulletin board set! Set includes boy and girl topper that children can color in and cut out. Choose between four different writing templates. Set includes two bulletin board headers: New Year's Goals or #Goals! Easy prep for your January display!

Sensory bins provide children with the opportunity to explore and learn through hands-on tactile play that engages their senses. Set includes uppercase and lowercase letter cards and tracing sheets.

•Place monthly themed items in a bin with either uppercase or lowercase letters and allow students to explore!

•As they find each letter, encourage them to trace the letter on the Alphabet Find and Trace sheet!

•You can also tape letters around the room and have students go on a letter hunt. They can trace the letters as they find them!

Once you have purchased this resource don't forget to come back and leave feedback to help you gain some TeachShare credits! The credits build up and then you can use them off future purchases - from any seller on TpT!

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Ring in the New Year with this Fun and Festive New Year's Crown and Coloring Sign!

Help your students celebrate the start of 2025 with a hands-on, creative activity! This set includes a “Happy New Year! 2025” crown and a matching New Year’s sign that students can color and personalize. It’s the perfect way to engage young learners while kicking off the year with excitement and creativity!

What’s Included:

• 2 “Happy New Year! 2025” crown, ready for students to color, cut, and assemble.
• A fun New Year’s coloring sign that kids can decorate and personalize with their favorite colors. ("Happy New Year! 2025" and "Welcome 2025")

Benefits for Teachers and Students:

• Encourages creativity and fine motor skills as students color, cut, and assemble their crowns.
• Makes a great classroom activity to start the New Year with a positive, celebratory tone.
• Students can wear their crowns for a fun class photo or take them home as a keepsake.

Perfect For:

• Elementary school teachers looking for fun, easy, and engaging New Year’s Day activities
• Parents looking for a way to celebrate the New Year with their kids

Why You'll Love This Product:

• Simple, no-prep activity that’s perfect for the first week back after winter break.
• Easy to print and assemble, with both the crown and sign in black-and-white for coloring.
• Adds an exciting, festive atmosphere to your classroom as students show off their creations!

Cute Dragon Coloring Pages

Embark on a magical journey with 'Cute Dragon Coloring Pages', a delightful collection of 50 charming little dragons celebrating the auspicious Chinese New Year of 2024. Immerse yourself in the world of whimsical illustrations, where each page invites you to explore the magic and beauty of these cute creatures

This captivating coloring book captures the spirit of Chinese New Year celebrations, featuring intricate designs inspired by traditional Chinese art and culture. From playful dragon dances to decorative lanterns, each page tells a story that brings good luck, prosperity, and joy.

As you unleash your creativity on these pages, you'll discover a mix of lovable baby dragons in different poses and expressions, making it the perfect activity for artists of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned coloring fan or a beginner, this book offers a therapeutic and fun experience that transports you into a world filled with mythical creatures and festive celebrations.

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in style with these “Cute Dragon Coloring Pages,” and let your imagination soar as you add vibrant colors to each adorable illustration. Whether you choose to frame your finished masterpieces or share them with friends and family, this coloring book is a keepsake that captures the essence of the joy, tradition, and magic of Chinese New Year.