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Chinese Zodiac Placemat Printable Coloring Page

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This fun Chinese Zodiac Placemat Printable is much more than a simple placemat—it’s a great way to engage kids during Chinese New Year celebrations!

Featuring the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, this placemat helps children learn about their own zodiac sign based on their birth year according to the Chinese calendar.

Imagine the excitement as kids discover whether they are Tiger people or part of another zodiac sign, all while enjoying beautiful colors and soft cream tones.

Perfect for coloring and interactive activities, this printable is ideal for both home settings and Chinese-American restaurants looking to enhance their lunar new year celebrations.

The design library includes additional details like the Jade Emperor’s Great Race, making it educational and fun. Fast shipping ensures you receive your placemats in time for the festivities, promising a good value and lots of enjoyment for younger kids.

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This Chinese Zodiac Placemat Printable is super cute, right?! Those little faces and blobs—not circles—are just adorable. I kind of love it!

Featuring soft cream colors and charming Chinese zodiac designs, this printable is perfect for teaching kids about their Chinese zodiac sign. It’s one of those fun printables that combine learning with creativity.

So, let’s dive into what this free printable is all about!

What are the Zodiac Animal Signs?

Each year is assigned an animal which embodies the “spirit” of the people born in that year. Here are the signs and the years designated for each:

  • Year of the Pig was last year. That’s for 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019. So, that was the year of LUCK!
  • The Year of the Rat, and those people born in 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, and 2020 are of the “year of the rat.”
  • The Year of the Ox is 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021.
  • The Year of the Tiger is 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022.
  • The Year of the Rabbit is 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023.
  • The Year of the Dragon is 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024.
  • The Year of the Snake is 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025.
  • The Year of the Horse is 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026.
  • The Year of the Goat is 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027.
  • The Year of the Monkey is 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, and 2028.
  • The Year of the Rooster is 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029.
  • The Year of the Dog is 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030… 2018 is classed as an Earth Dog year!

Make sure to check out the Year of the Rabbit Activities for Kids as well!

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What this Chinese Zodiac Placemat Printable includes:

There are two versions of this printable Chinese New Year Zodiac Printable Placemat: a color version and one that’s a black and white coloring sheet for the older kids to decorate themselves.

This placemat helps prevent messes. Additionally, it keeps kids entertained and avoids screen time to reduce whining.

Chinese Zodiac Printable Placemat

Fun ways to use this printable:

Sometimes, you see a printable and you’re like: “oh that’s cool, but what do I do with it?!” And I honestly have a ton of printables on a hard drive sitting there, never used, because they’re basically purpose-less.

That is not the case for this awesome free printable Chinese zodiac placemat.

I’m calling it a placemat, but honestly, there’s so much more fun to be had.

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Restaurant Screen-Free Activity

Look, I love eating out sometimes as a treat, but my least favorite part is that the kids whine constantly. IT’s what inspired me to make this awesome placemat–give them something fun to color and we’re in business!

Laminate It!

The boys and I were talking about making a set of laminated placemats to have on Chinese food night! We could use them over and over!

Activity for a Party

If you’re hosting a Chinese New Year party, this is the perfect activity for the kids! Hand each child a set of coloring pencils and a flat surface to color on.

These Chinese zodiac paper placemats offer great ideas for engaging young minds with their zodiac signs and Chinese culture.

It’s an incredibly fun way to keep them busy while celebrating. They’ll have a great time!

Printable Chinese Zodiac Placemat

These Chinese New Year Color By Number Pages from In The Playroom are sure to help your children understand the Chinese Zodiac just a tad bit more!

What makes zodiac animals fun for kids?

Zodiac animals have become an increasingly popular topic of conversation among kids and adults alike in recent years.

Its vivid imagery appeals to children. Each zodiac animal represents specific personality traits based on the child’s birth year. This encourages children to learn more about these animals, such as their symbolic meanings and physical characteristics while adding a fun element of mix-and-matching personalities and playing guessing games with friends.

Moreover, zodiac animals can help spark meaningful conversations between parents and their young ones, providing both parties with deeper insights into one another’s worldviews.

In sum, the playful nature surrounding zodiac animals is an excellent way for kids to engage their imaginations and stay connected with family members and peers.

What are fun zodiac activities that a family can do?

Taking the time to engage in zodiac activities can be great for families looking to spend quality time together.

A fun way to kick off a night of star gazing is with a powerful, personalized horoscope.

After researching family members’ birth dates and creating custom messages based on their corresponding signs, families can then explore the sky to find constellations that match their signs and decipher the stories they hold.

Tracing each sign or constellation on the ground in chalk provides a visual reminder of what unique talents are held by each family member.

With these creative activities, families will be better equipped to appreciate one another’s gifts and use them as inspiration when working together.

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How many different zodiac animals are there?

Astrologists believe there are twelve distinct zodiac animals associated with a different part of the year. They represent the spiritual energy associated with a particular period and can be used to gain insight into learned behavior and inner qualities.

Each animal is symbolic of traits associated with certain characteristics; by learning which animal you connect with, it is possible to understand one’s strengths and weaknesses.

In Chinese astrology, the zodiac cycle repeats itself every twelve years; therefore, your zodiac animal corresponds to the year you were born.

Familiarizing yourself with these animals can help you understand the energetical influences impacting your daily life.

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