Year of the Horse Craft: 马

This Year of the Horse craft hat is a fun, hands-on way for students to connect language, culture, and creativity during Chinese New Year. Students create and wear their own horse hat while learning about the Zodiac, the meaning of the Horse, and key Chinese New Year symbols.

Perfect for young learners, the activity supports fine motor skills, visual learning, and simple speaking as students describe their hat, animal, or zodiac year. Use it during learning stations, celebrations, performances, or photo moments.

Easy to prep and highly engaging, this craft turns cultural learning into a memorable, joyful classroom experience—and students love showing off their Horse pride.

Download black and white horse hat template.

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