Woodwater Farmhouse

Hi everyone.  I am gearing up for a few months of celebrations in our home.  Between some birthdays, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year and St. Patty's day, I am hoping we are not partied out before Easter! (which happens to be early this year and our daughter's birthday!)  As you might have seen before, we always celebrate Chinese New Year in our homeschool.  I am not sure why we ever started this tradition, but the kids love it and so do I.  This year Chinese New Year is February 19th (a few days after Valentine's Day - so save those red decorations!) and a few days before my birthday!   Image Source Isn't that so fun and festive!  I am so using the Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year Printable kit from Birds Party this year!  In the past I have pieced together some printables here and there. This year we are going all out with this great party on a tight budget!   This printable party kit includes the following templates (with...

恭禧發財 Gong Hey Fat Choy Today was our Chinese New Year Celebration .  We had prepped for the party by making our Snakes in school last week.  Learning about how the New Year is celebrated in China and reading our books! We swept the floors and cleaned away last year yesterday...today was a day to celebrate! First we had a little school... Then our guests arrived...we played Chinese Pick up Sticks Game . We built the Great Wall of China out of LEGOS .  I had DVR'd the Disney movie, Mulan so that was playing in the background. Kimberly brought some wonderful authentic Chinese items from her trip to China. Along with some pictures. They were amazing. All the kids sat and loved what she shared. We ate our lunch all together while listening to this great CD! All the children tried using their chopsticks - fun times!  The two hours flew by!  This week we will be celebrati...

Today I thought it fun to share three Easy, Next-to-nothing cost crafts for Chinese New Year !  It's the Year of the Snake!   source source Source We celebrate each year in our homeschool. HERE is a link to last year's party for some more inspiration! Have a great day!  Be Blessed!