China Crafts
This year the Summer Olympics will be
held in Beijing, so we thought we would take a look at China and Chinese
culture and suggest some China-inspired crafts that can be done easily
with the kids.

Chinese Drum Craft
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The Chinese drum toy is a popular "pocket money" toy for young children. Here is
a version your kids can make themselves!

Great Wall Of Friendship
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A mix between a craft and an activity, this "Great Wall" encourages children to
think about what they value in their friends and family.

Make A Ping Pong Bat
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The Chinese introduced table tennis to the world and have always been extremely
good at the sport. You can make your own ping pong bats and net and have a go!

Handprint Dragon NEW!
Who would have thought some colored paper and handprints could be so effective!
A fun cutting-out project for kids with a fearsome result..

Chinese Slat Book
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These were the first books in China, and are the reason that Chinese writing is
top to bottom rather than left to right. A fun project.

Make a Coolie Hat!
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The coolie hat originates in South East Asia and was made of straw, with a wide
brim perfect for keeping the sun off the face! Have fun making and decorating
your own version.

Dress up as an old-fashioned Coolie
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Have fun making your own Chinese Coolie costume.

Make a Terracotta Warrior
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Learn about the fascinating Terracotta Army and try your hand at some modelling,
using our photos as a guide.

Willow Pattern Plate
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Learn about the traditional Willow Pattern, listen to the story behind it, then
have a go at making your own version.

Chinese Fan
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Decorate and make a pretty, authentic Chinese pleated fan - perfect
for a hot summer's day!

Chinese Flag Collage
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Here's a fun way to learn (and remember) the Chinese flag.

Blossom Tree Painting
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Some messy fun, for a very pretty result!

Chinese Blossom Tree

Chinese Lion Dance costume
A cardboard box, some paper, some fabric and a little imagination and
you could be holding your own Lion Dance parade!

Egg Box Dragon
Try your hand at this magnificent Chinese dragon!

Chinese Lion puppet
Made with a concertina body, the kids can make this Chinese lion puppet dance up
and down just like a real Lion Dance.

You will find many more Chinese themed crafts on our
Chinese New Year crafts page.
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