Chinese Zodiac Clock

Children can learn about the Chinese New Year zodiac animals when making this clock. They can change it to point at the right animal each Chinese new year.

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

30 mins

Adult Supervision

Yes

Chinese Zodiac Clock

Top Tip

Get an adult to push in the split pin as it can be sharp.

How to Make

Step 1

Chinese Zodiac Clock

Cut a large circle out of a sheet of white card. Start drawing one of the animals at the top of the circle with the coloured pens. Continue drawing all twelve of the animals around the edge of the circle, turning the card each time. The animals are: tiger, dog, goat, horse, pig, dragon, rabbit, snake, rooster, ox, rat and monkey. Write the names of each animal underneath your drawings.

Step 2

Chinese Zodiac Clock

Cut out a small arrow shape from a sheet of red card.

Step 3

Chinese Zodiac Clock

Attach it to the centre of the circle using a paper fastener.