How My Family Celebrates Chinese New Year - Writing Prompt

Celebrate family traditions with this creative and personal Chinese New Year writing prompt! Students will reflect on how their families (or imagined ones!) celebrate this festive holiday. In the first part, they’ll write about the special traditions, foods, and activities that make their celebrations unique—whether it’s feasting on dumplings, setting off sparklers, or even dodging red envelope requests from younger siblings. In the second part, students will illustrate their favorite family tradition or celebration moment, adding a personal and colorful touch to their writing.

Ways to Use:

• Personal Reflection: Encourage students to share their own family traditions or invent a dream celebration.

• Creative Writing: Help students develop descriptive writing skills by narrating their holiday experience.

• Art Connection: Allow students to illustrate their stories, blending writing with visual creativity.

• Classroom Showcase: Use the stories and drawings to create a Chinese New Year gallery of family traditions.

Advantages:

• Promotes cultural awareness and appreciation.

• Encourages creativity and storytelling skills.

• Fosters connections as students share their unique experiences.

• Combines writing and art for a comprehensive learning activity.

• Perfect for individual work, discussions, or holiday-themed lessons—without the mess of real fireworks!