Weekend Wonder: Lunar New Year

A few weekend wonders to help you celebrate Lunar New Year, which begins today, February 10th!

Miss Katie shares the story of Nian. We love everything miss Katie does, but this creation is incredibly special. Learn more here and here.

Citrus is a significant part of Lunar New Year, and a symbol of good luck. Learn more here and consider our food prep activities with citrus - so simple, yet they have so much to offer your child.

Bring home a special meal, or visit a local restaurant. Delicious Chinese, Korean, or Vietnamese dishes would be a wonderful place to start. Even if your child is not ready to try certain foods, celebrating and appreciating them in your home or a restaurant (and talking about the meaning behind certain foods at this time of the year) will be an opportunity for learning.

Read our latest Meaningful Book Club choices. We hope you’ll love these stories, which will help your child appreciate the remarkable aspects of culture woven into these holidays.