A colorful Chinese Stir-Fry and the Zodiac calendar are fun for kids!
Menu
SPRING Roll (buy the kind you can bake in the oven or drop by the Chinese take-out)
SPRING Onions Stir-Fry (colorful sweet Bell peppers, snow peas and chicken)
Rice
SPRING Strawberries & Cream (slice up the berries and then let kids spray on some real whipped cream)
Activities
Chinese Traditional Crafts and the Zodiac
Crafters: Create Tangram animals. Cut out various shapes (older kids can do this part) and have kids use patterns to create creatures. Numerous templates can be found online.
Artists: Make Chinese Placemats with Zodiac animals. Older kids can research the signs for each family member's personalized placemat.
Writers: Have kids write Chinese cookie-style fortunes on small slips of paper, place in a bowl and then take turns drawing fortunes during dinner. To spark ideas, use kids' books or a book of quotes.
Cooks: Depending on their skill level, pick an activity that is safe and fun for kids.
Wash vegetables for stir fry.
Slice vegetables for stir fry.
Cook stir fry.
Serve cooked rice.
Prepare dipping sauces for spring rolls.
Spoon strawberries into individual dessert bowls.
Bright Idea! Turn it into a movie night and Watch Kung Fu Panda, The Amazing Panda Adventure or The Karate Kid remake after dinner.
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