DLTK's Holiday Activities Chinese New Year Zodiac Wreath   I'm working on posting a photo of the finished craft, but for now you'll have to use your imagination by looking at the template pieces.   Materials you will need are a printer, paper (I prefer white construction paper or another heavier paper), scissors, glue, crayons and a big paper plate (supper size). When affixing the characters, you can put them in order if you like:  Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

Instructions:

• Print out the template of choice.
   
• Colour pieces, as necessary.
   
• Cut out the 12 characters.  This step may require adult assistance and can be done prior to making the craft with the children.  I didn't actually try to cut out the shapes perfectly -they're pretty fiddly.  I just cut circles out around each character.
   
• Cut the center out of the paper plate to leave a round "donut" shape.  This will form the base of the wreath.
   
• Optional:  You may paint it a background color if you like (red or gold/yellow would work nicely).  Having said that, the figures take up 100% of the space, so you won't really see the color.
   
• Paste the characters onto the paper plate.
   
• You can tie a bow and paste it on to decorate further.
   
• You can put a piece of yarn on the back to hang it.
   
• Close the template window after you've finished printing to return to this screen.

Template   (color)   or   (B&W)

Printable version of these instructions