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What to Do Every Day of the Chinese New Year Holiday

Cindy M Jenkins Jingkids 2021-03-30

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Whether e-learning is going well for your family or not, the days continue to grow shorter until the inevitable Time That You Are Responsible For Your Children’s Happiness All Day Every Day, otherwise known as Lunar New Year school break. With kids being home and bound to screens for 2-4 weeks beforehand, you may feel more pressure to go out and do something, but within guidelines and well sanitized, of course. In case you don’t feel like sorting through WeChat groups and Dianping yourself, we collected all our ideas into a little calendar that allows you to not have to think about a blessed thing. And isn’t that really why we’re here — to be Beijing’s essential international family resource?

Mon Feb 8 – Go on a photography walk

This is a cool way to learn more about photography or have the kids make a travel vlog, and just get out of the house for some exercise! After lunch is the sweet spot weather-wise, and any camera will do! Teen writer Qin Luyao wrote up some truly wonderful spots for a great walk and photos of great views here, and they’re all close to good eats as well.

Tues Feb 9 – Sign up to be a Pen Pal with Best Buddies/SENIA-Beijing

If your child loves to write letters and wants to practice their typing, the Pen Pal program is great for connecting with children who would otherwise feel even more isolated. Any child aged 9 and older who wants to be Pen Pal Best Buddy for a child with special needs can sign up at the QR code on the flyer here. You just need to commit to communicating with your pal once a month through a secure communication platform that they will provide.

Wed Feb 10 – Make a fun bookmark

Our Maker’s Corner series is always inspiring, and this one from 2018 turns the perfect randomness lying around your house into adorable handmade bookmarks. The best part is that these can encourage your child to read a new book so they can use their creation, and even make more to give out as gifts! Access the steps via this QR code:



Thurs Feb 11 – Walk all of Chaoyang Park

Maybe you’ve only done it accidentally when you mixed up a meeting place with friends, but Chaoyang Park is the perfect spot to tucker out those kids and get some amazing exercise in the meantime. It’s nice to pack a lunch and snacks, take a full day with scooters or bikes, and just walk until you want to stop and play, then keep walking until it’s time to go home. Even on a chilly day, the activity alone will get your blood pumping — and make for an easy bedtime!


Fri Feb 12 – Make a Sidewalk Sponge Brush

After such an active Thursday, take it easy Friday with a craft you start indoors then take to the streets! But wait, it also has no clean up time, my favorite kind of craft! Take a look at the how to via the QR code below and send us photos of your child’s calligraphy creations.



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Sat Feb 13 – Little Chef Cooking Class at East Hotel

How cute is this? Every Saturday in February, East Hotel will teach your kids how to make colorful Chinese dumplings from 2-3pm for just RMB 188, or a 3 class package is RMB 528/6 class package RMB 1,028 – excluding their special gingerbread house making in December.


Sun Feb 14 – Host a Virtual Party, Just For Fun!

Invite your friends from your home country, friends you never get to see in Beijing, or your kid’s classroom for a fun virtual time with fairies, improv, magic, and a lot more. Peruse our list of virtual parties and book them for some much needed social time.

Mon Feb 15 – Let’s Go Ride a Bike!

In the winter? Are we crazy? Well, that might still be up for debate but cycling in the wintertime is actually the best time, says our longtime friend and contributor Anna Pellegrin-Hartley. It’s worth a look at her blog over here to learn why she thinks so, then plan your cycling route!

Tues Feb 16 – Have a Snow Day at The Place!

In honor of Beijing hosting the Winter Olympics, or just because it looks like a great time, The Place set up a large snow area in the center atrium. Here you can sled, slip, and throw snowballs at whatever willing adult you can trick to get in there with you!


Wed Feb 17 – Scoot at Taikoo Li Before Indulging in Books From Page One

One nice thing about the wintertime is that fewer people just go hang at a mall, and Taikoo Li is no exception. If your kids like to scoot on their scooters, the atrium is wide open and empty. Let them get out their energy before bringing them to the second floor of Page One bookstore and choosing an activity or story that makes them feel like they’re traveling even if they can’t leave Beijing.


Thurs Feb 18 – Bake a Cake, Why Don’t Ya?

By this point in your “vacation”, everyone will need a chill-out activity that results in some delicious treat indulging – so here we bring you Chef Lily Zhang from théATRE Tea and her birthday cake recipe. No birthday needed for this round of cakes and cupcakes — just a chance to let loose and have a good time together. 

Fri Feb 19 – Start Planning With Fridays For Future

Now that you’ve had some time out and about, and time to reflect as a family, it might be a good opportunity to talk to your kids about protecting the earth, and how your family can work together to combat climate change. Read our interview with teen climate activist Howie Ou and then review all the actions you can take on Fridays For Future’s website: www.fridaysforfuture.org.

Sat Feb 20 – Create a family board game

You have lots of pieces from various board games; why not make up your own? It’s a great chance to see just how far your child’s imagination can soar when they are the ones who make up the rules. Then try to play and see how it works — together!

Sun Feb 21 – Test a recipe or two

Now use your newly found cooking skills to try some of these Chinese recipes for English speakers to make homemade chili soup, dumplings (of course), hot and sour soup, beef and noodle soup, stir fry, Wuhan noodles, and even more! A perfect way to spend unscheduled family time together while catching up on all the laundry you let loose during the break.




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Photos: Pexels, East Hotel



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