8th Grade The New Year Handouts

This file updates yearly for FREE to reflect current Chinese New Year's information! Introduce the Chinese New Year to students with these 35 engaging, interactive ELA or social studies/history activities.

Includes:

Directions for use with extensions and modifications

How to make a book instructions

Chinese New Year Information (Facts) Sheet

Year of the Dragon Introduction Poem

Map of China with symbols

Calendar for each day with activities

12 Animals and Traits

What I know/my small group knows/the whole group knows chart

Dragon Traits

Draw dragons and a setting

Chinese New Year Means to Me...

Chinese vs. My New Year

Draw the Year of the Dragon Chinese Symbol

Acrostic Dragon Poem

Free or rhyming poem

Write your own fortune cookie sayings

Hong Bao Day

New Year Celebration Coloring Sheet

Gung Hei Fat Choy translation

Black & White Coloring Images

Extra Resources for more thorough lesson plan

Breakdown of 15 days with meanings and activities:

Day One: Welcome to God's of Earth

Day Two: Birthday of All Rats

Day Three & Four: Respect for Older Family Members

Day Five: Welcoming Wealth

Day Six: Visiting Others

Day Seven: Birthday of Humans/Farmers/Produce

Day Eight: Family Reunion

Day Nine:Offerings to Jade Emperor

Day Ten, Eleven, & Twelve:Invitations to Dinner

Day Thirteen: Cleanse the Human Body

Day Fourteen & Fifteen: Preparations for and Lantern Day

Days 1-15 Activities include:

Advertisement

Chinese Symbolism

Compare/Contrast

Dinner Party Menu

Fortune Cookies (write your fortunes!)

Goal Setting

Lantern Day

Poems

Party Invitations

Red Envelope Day

Thank You Letter

Word Search with solution

and more...

Learn about Chinese New Year with this everything-you-need to engage students packet.

Reminder: Once purchased, this unit will update yearly to reflect the Chinese New Year's current symbols.

This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Chinese New Year/Spring, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

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Your students/children will enjoy this end-of-the year reflection and review/new year goals and resolutions activity/project. It will help them reflect and review their challenges, accomplishments, and highlights of 2023 as well as what goals and inspirations they want to bring into 2024.

This is a printable PDF.

If your students/children enjoy this activity/project, please kindly leave a review in 24 hours after your download. I appreciate your support and feedback.

‧₊˚✧ Happy New Year ✧˚₊‧

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Great for an INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK. Have students review the factoids about New Year's Eve Customs and then do one of the extension activities.

I also have INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Factoids on other topics including: pumpkins, Chinese New Year, turkeys, Diwali, mummies, Presidents, Women's history and more.

Check out my web quest on New Year's Eve and its history and customs around the world. Includes Diwali, Chinese New Year, Rosh Hashanah , Songkran and April Fool's Day(originally started over when to celebrate the New Year!) New Year's Traditions from Around the World

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Are you looking for a way for students to relax and be mindful in the New Year? Your students will be delighted with this fun HAPPY NEW YEAR Zentangle coloring sheet! Coloring promotes relaxation and mindfulness and gives your doodlers something to keep their hands busy with so they can better focus in class.

How to use this product:

• As a bulletin board
• For early finishers
• As a holiday gift for friends and loved ones
• As a way to relax and calm down

This product includes:

• 1 Happy New Year Zentangle
• Terms of Use

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Welcome 2025 with creativity and purpose! The 100-page 2025 New Year's Goals & Resolutions Coloring and Doodle Book is designed for middle and high school students to reflect, dream, and plan their year in a fun and interactive way. With a focus on the SMART goals framework, this resource combines guided goal-setting strategies with plenty of space for students to express their creativity through coloring, doodling, and brainstorming. From personal growth to academic success, this book provides a roadmap to help students achieve their aspirations in 2025.

INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:

• A creative cover page to color, featuring "Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025!"
• A clear explanation of the SMART goals framework.
• Seven goal categories: personal, family, health, school, spiritual, work, and future.
• Interactive goal-setting pages: timelines, action plans, obstacle solutions, resources checklists, and delegation sections.
• Brainstorming pages for creative notes and doodles.
• Coloring and doodle-friendly designs throughout the packet.

PERFECT FOR:

• Middle and high school students looking to set meaningful goals.
• Homeschoolers working on personal development and planning skills.
• Teachers seeking creative, goal-oriented resources for classroom activities.
• Parents who want a fun, guided way for their children to plan for the future.

WHY CHOOSE THIS RESOURCE?

• Combines goal-setting with creative activities for a fun and engaging experience.
• Designed to teach and reinforce the SMART goals framework.
• Encourages self-reflection, creativity, and long-term planning.
• Flexible enough to use in classrooms, homeschool settings, or individually.

BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS/HOMESCHOOL PARENTS:

• Offers a structured, ready-to-use resource for goal-setting lessons.
• Promotes independence and accountability in students.
• Encourages organization and time management skills.
• Includes brainstorming pages for creative thinking and flexibility.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:

• Provides a creative outlet with coloring and doodling opportunities.
• Helps them set, track, and achieve their goals using SMART principles.
• Builds problem-solving skills through obstacle analysis and planning.
• Inspires motivation by breaking big goals into manageable steps.

This comprehensive packet guides students through seven key goal categories: personal, family, health, school, spiritual, work, and future. Each section is thoughtfully structured to help students define their goals, create actionable steps, identify potential obstacles, and brainstorm solutions—all while unleashing their artistic side. With engaging coloring pages, timelines, checklists, and creative prompts, this book offers a perfect balance of structure and flexibility for individual or homeschool use.

Students will enjoy the step-by-step approach to turning their dreams into reality. Each goal-setting section breaks down into clear, manageable steps, complete with timelines, action plans, and brainstorming spaces. Teachers and homeschool parents will appreciate how this book fosters independence, self-awareness, and organization while still being a creative outlet. Whether used as a fun New Year's activity or a long-term planning tool, this resource is perfect for young learners who want to make the most of 2025.

Make goal-setting an enjoyable and effective experience this year. The 2025 New Year's Goals & Resolutions Coloring and Doodle Book is a resource your students will love, helping them discover their potential and develop lifelong skills for success.

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Thank you for your support!

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This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Chinese New Year/Spring, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

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Great for an INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK. Have students review the factoids about New Year's Eve Customs and then do one of the extension activities.

I also have INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK Factoids on other topics including: pumpkins, Chinese New Year, turkeys, Diwali, mummies, Presidents, Women's history and more.

Check out my web quest on New Year's Eve and its history and customs around the world. Includes Diwali, Chinese New Year, Rosh Hashanah , Songkran and April Fool's Day(originally started over when to celebrate the New Year!) New Year's Traditions from Around the World

Thanks.

Gail

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Guide students in wrapping up 2024 with meaningful reflection and stepping into 2025 with confidence and clarity! This End-of-the-Year Reflection and Goals Review is a comprehensive tool that encourages students to reflect on their achievements, challenges, and memories while thoughtfully planning for the new year. Through engaging prompts, they’ll celebrate their growth, set actionable goals, and identify steps for success across various areas of their lives.

INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:

• Reflection prompts for 2024: accomplishments, challenges, lessons learned, proudest achievements, highlights, and more.
• A “Top 4” section for students to document achievements, happy moments, favorite memories, and aspects to carry into the new year.
• Goal-setting prompts for 2025: what to start, stop, learn, try, quit, control, be, and have.

COMPREHENSIVE GOAL-SETTING ACTIVITIES:

• 4 ways to make the new year amazing.
• Top inspirations and motivators.
• Academic, personal, health, and future dream goals with 4 steps to achieve each.
• A section to brainstorm 2025 plans with 5 dedicated note pages.

PERFECT FOR:

• Upper middle to high school students.
• Classroom teachers, homeschool parents, and independent learners.
• End-of-the-year activities or New Year goal-setting lessons.
• SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) and personal growth projects.

WHY CHOOSE THIS RESOURCE?

• This resource combines reflection and forward planning in a structured, easy-to-use format.
• It helps students recognize their growth and set achievable goals, fostering self-awareness, motivation, and accountability.
• Whether used as part of a class project, homeschool curriculum, or personal activity, this tool is designed to inspire students and make goal-setting accessible and rewarding.

BENEFITIS FOR TEACHERS/HOMESCHOOL PARENTS:

• Saves time with ready-to-use prompts and structured activities.
• Encourages meaningful student participation and engagement.
• Fosters a positive classroom or homeschool environment with reflective and future-focused exercises.
• Easily adaptable for individual or group use.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:

• Builds self-confidence by celebrating their achievements and milestones.
• Encourages a growth mindset through goal-setting and actionable planning.
• Promotes organization, motivation, and accountability for the new year.
• Provides a creative and reflective space to brainstorm and outline their future aspirations.

The resource also includes a focused section where students list their top four achievements, favorite memories, and moments of joy from 2024. They are encouraged to think about four aspects of their life they want to carry forward into the new year, fostering a sense of gratitude and intentionality. These exercises help students wrap up the year with a positive mindset, ready to transition to the next chapter.

As they prepare to welcome 2025, students explore what they want to start, stop, learn, try, and more. This reflective section encourages thoughtful goal-setting and empowers them to align their aspirations with actionable plans. By identifying areas of growth and change, students can embrace a fresh perspective and take purposeful steps toward their goals.

The 2025 section includes in-depth goal-setting activities to inspire students to think big while staying practical. They’ll brainstorm four ways to make the new year amazing, identify top inspirations, outline accomplishments they want to achieve, and set goals across multiple areas of life—including academic, personal, health, and future dreams. Structured prompts guide them in planning the steps to achieve these goals, while five brainstorming note pages offer space for additional thoughts and creative planning.

This resource is perfect for upper middle to high school students and can be used in classrooms, homeschools, or independent study. By combining thoughtful reflection with forward-looking goal-setting, this tool equips students to close out the year with pride and step into 2025 with motivation, clarity, and a plan for success.

Help your students reflect, grow, and set meaningful goals for 2025 with this engaging and thoughtfully crafted resource!

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This graphic art Happy New Year would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity for New Year/Spring.

The pictures have two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom. Prep free! Differentiated!

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

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Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

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This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Chinese New Year/Spring, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

If you like this lesson, you may also like my other products in these categories:

All Coordinate Plane Graphing Products

All Math Products

All New Year Day Products

All Chinese New Year Products

All Holiday Products

All Four Seasons Products

All Product Bundles

All Language Art Products

All Science Products

All History Products

All Arts/Crafts/Projects Products

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

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This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-12 for Happy New Year or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

If you like this lesson, you may also like my other products in these categories:

All Coordinate Plane Graphing Products

All Math Products

All New Year Day Products

All Holiday Products

All Four Seasons Products

All Product Bundles

All Language Art Products

All Science Products

All History Products

All Arts/Crafts/Projects Products

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Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

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This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Chinese New Year/Spring, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

If you like this lesson, you may also like my other products in these categories:

All Coordinate Plane Graphing Products

All Math Products

All New Year Day Products

All Chinese New Year Products

All Holiday Products

All Four Seasons Products

All Product Bundles

All Language Art Products

All Science Products

All History Products

All Arts/Crafts/Projects Products

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

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This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Chinese New Year/Spring, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

If you like this lesson, you may also like my other products in these categories:

All Coordinate Plane Graphing Products

All Math Products

All New Year Day Products

All Chinese New Year Products

All Holiday Products

All Four Seasons Products

All Product Bundles

All Language Art Products

All Science Products

All History Products

All Arts/Crafts/Projects Products

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

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This graphic art Happy New Year 2025 would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity for Chinese New Year/Spring.

The pictures have two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

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If you like this lesson, you may also like my other products in these categories:

All Coordinate Plane Graphing Products

All Math Products

All New Year Day Products

All Chinese New Year Products

All Holiday Products

All Four Seasons Products

All Product Bundles

All Language Art Products

All Science Products

All History Products

All Arts/Crafts/Projects Products

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Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

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This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Chinese New Year/Spring, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

If you like this lesson, you may also like my other products in these categories:

All Coordinate Plane Graphing Products

All Math Products

All Chinese New Year Products

All Holiday Products

All Four Seasons Products

All Product Bundles

All Language Art Products

All Science Products

All History Products

All Arts/Crafts/Projects Products

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

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This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Chinese New Year/Spring, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

If you like this lesson, you may also like my other products in these categories:

All Coordinate Plane Graphing Products

All Math Products

All New Year Day Products

All Chinese New Year Products

All Holiday Products

All Four Seasons Products

All Product Bundles

All Language Art Products

All Science Products

All History Products

All Arts/Crafts/Projects Products

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

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