New Year Arts and Crafts
Want to ring in the new year with a bang in your homeschool? Try one of these New Year Arts and Crafts for some creative fun.
As homeschool families, we often look for ways to add some creativity and fun into our educational studies. What better way to start off the new year than with some creative and fun New Year’s activities?
It’s a new year, which means it’s time for new beginnings! Keep reading to see my list of new year ideas to get you started.
For more ideas on what to do during the winter months, check my list of fun Winter Activities for Kids.
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New Year’s Traditions From Around the World
As the old saying goes, “New year, new me.” People all over the world use the start of a new year as an opportunity to reflect on the past twelve months and set goals for the future. Some cultures have developed unique traditions to mark this occasion.
In America, many people swear off bad habits and make resolutions to improve their health or finances.
In Italy, it is customary to eat lentils at midnight on New Year’s Eve in order to ensure a prosperous year ahead. Germany has a similar tradition of eating pea soup with bacon on New Year’s Eve for good luck.
Asia has its own share of interesting customs, from attending temple services in Thailand to watching fireworks in Japan. China is perhaps best known for its New Year celebration, which includes dragon dances and the giving of red envelopes containing money.
These are just a few examples of the many different ways that people around the world celebrate the start of a new year. No matter what your tradition may be, one thing is certain: a fresh start always feels good. Here’s to a happy and healthy new year!
Recommended New Year Books for Kids
Have a great year ahead with these awesome books about lanterns, fireworks, friends, and more. They are fun to read and will surely inspire kids all year long!
Meet January: Book 1 in The Calendar Kids SeriesShante Keys and the New Year’s PeasHappy New Year, Spot!Squirrel’s New Year’s ResolutionThe Night Before New Year’sPlaying with Lanterns
Recommended Kids Journal
Let them have a fresh start and a space where they can express themselves. A journal is a perfect gift for kids this new year.
If you want your child to experience journaling for the first time, this starter journal is a great choice. It includes pages that will inspire your little one and a space to express their creativity. This guided journal will let them express their feelings and thoughts every day.
Personalized Guided Journal: Notebook Doodles
This empowering guided journal is perfect for young girls. The best thing is… you can personalize it!
New Year Arts and Crafts
Kids will have a great time doing these new year arts and crafts! A perfect way to start the year!
Let's start with a very easy craft using toilet paper rolls, paint, glue, and glitter. Voila! A firework craft for the new year!
Your new year's party will be so much fun with this easy party popper.
Now you will need some water bottles to make this noise maker craft.
Instead of cups, you can use empty toilet paper rolls to make this confetti poppers.
I love how colorful these fireworks are! Kids will love this art project!
Make some noise using this noise maker craft. So easy and festive!
Do this wishing tree craft together as a family and hang your written wishes. The fun part is that you can display this in your living room so you will all be reminded of the things you wished for at the start of the year.
This fireworks craft is perfect for kids who are not yet totally trained to use scissors or just enjoy tearing paper into pieces. Well, this time, those torn paper pieces are not trash but important material for you to create this pretty craft.
Pipe cleaners are colorful and versatile. That is why you can never go wrong in choosing them as one of your craft materials.
Try this cool and very easy craft with your kids this new year. I am sure they want to wear it even after the new year's eve party.
Here are some quick crafts for the new year like the glasses, hat, picture, card, and a coloring page. All are fun and exciting!
Don't forget the party horns! Now you don't need to buy new ones because even kids can do it by themselves.
Kids will love this rice shaker craft that they can use to scare bad luck away and welcome the new year.
Make your kid's craft super special by incorporating their handprint. You can keep this craft even after the new year celebration.
Little girls will definitely love this pretty wishing wand craft. It'll be fun to pretend as someone who can grant wishes, right?
Arts and crafts are a great way to add some creativity and fun into any homeschool —and what better time to do it than at the start of a new year? By making these New Year Arts and Crafts, you and your family will have plenty of fun while also getting excited about all that the new year has to offer!
More New Year Activities
New Year Activities for Preschool
Your little one will have a festive new way to celebrate the new year with these new year activities for preschool.
If you are looking for fun crafts to do for the Chinese new year, you have to check out this awesome list of Chinese New Year Crafts.
Chinese New Year Activities for Kids
Try these Chinese New Year activities for kids to make your celebration even more special.
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