Lunar New Year 2-Hour Lesson Plan for Elementary School

Bring global culture into your classroom with this Lunar New Year Lesson & Worksheet for Elementary Students (Grades 1–6)! This engaging, ready-to-teach resource helps young learners explore Lunar New Year traditions, symbols, stories, and celebrations while strengthening reading, vocabulary, math, and cultural awareness skills.

Designed to be age-flexible for Grades 1–6, this lesson blends reading comprehension, hands-on crafts, storytelling, and discussion to create a meaningful and inclusive learning experience. Students learn about the Chinese Zodiac, lucky colors and foods, cultural traditions, and the legend of Nian, while building respect for global diversity.

A comprehensive 120-minute lesson plan, a student worksheet with various activity types, an answer key, step-by-step teaching instructions, cultural craft ideas (such as lanterns, red envelopes, and dragon parade activities), and a list of books for read-aloud extensions are all included in this low-prep, classroom-ready resource.

This resource makes cultural learning engaging, enjoyable, and intellectually rich. It is ideal for intercultural classrooms, literacy centers, seasonal January–February modules, enrichment activities, or alternative plans.

Create a meaningful Lunar New Year celebration in your school to pique kids' interest, foster empathy, and support their cultural, intellectual, and creative exploration of the globe!