There are a lot of fun things to make on Chinese New Year for kids like paper lanterns.What you'll need:Construction paper,Scissors,Tape,Stapler,Ruler,Pencil,Glue, glitter and sequins, if you like to put extra decoration on to your lantern.How to make it:
Use your ruler to measure and cut one inch off the short end of your paper. Set aside to use as the handle.
1.Fold your paper in half lengthwise.

2.Draw a line one inch from the end of the long edge of the paper opposite the folded edge. This will be the line where you stop cutting.

3.Measure and mark lines one inch apart starting at the folded edge and moving towards the "stop cutting" line.

4.Cut on the marked lines up to the "stop cutting" line.
Unfold the paper.

5.Re-crease the paper in the opposite direction. This will hide any pencil marks.
Match the long edges together on the lantern and use tape to hold it in place.

6.Staple the handle to the top of the lantern.

7.Make as many lanterns as you wish and display them around your home.
If you wish, add glue, glitter, sequins or other things to decorate your lanterns.