Learn all about the culture of Chinese New Year in this video and interactive quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 Mandarin students aged 7 to 11. A primary school assembly framework for KS1, KS2 and P1 - P7 celebrating Lunar New (also known as Chinese New Year). Includes video, suggestions for songs, optional words for reflection and prayer. Read the legend of Chinese New Year! Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 students. Learn about Chinese New Year with Abbie and her brother. Videos for primary aged pupils, some of which can also be accessed on Youtube via the links below: Preparing for Chinese New Year video. Abbie and her brother clean the house in preparation for the Chinese New Year celebrations. BBC Teach. Celebrating the Chinese New Year in the UK Chinese New Year 2. Introduction 1. Tell the assembly that today they will be finding out about Chinese New Year - how it is celebrated and how important it is to the Chinese community. 2. Ask the pupils if they have ever heard of Chinese New Year or ever been to a Chinese New Year celebration? 3. This assembly framework is part of a series of School Radio assemblies, which can be found on the BBC Teach website. Chinese New Year marks the start of a new lunar year and falls in January/February. It is celebrated with gifts, fireworks and dragon and lion dances and culminates on the 15th day with a lantern festival. Lantern Festival marks the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations and normally falls at the end of February or beginning of March. In 2025, the Lantern Festival is on 12 February. Resources. BBC Bitesize - Exploring the Chinese Lantern Festival. A round up of the festival including Mandarin phrases, traditional food and a quiz. 4. Create some Chinese crafts. Every new year in China is represented by one of the 12 zodiac animals. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, so why not celebrate with some fun rabbit-themed craft activities from RedTedArt, such as pop-up cards, origami and more. Resources to support teaching and learning about the Chinese New Year 2025, the year of the snake, which starts on 29 January 2025 and lasts until 16 Febrary 2026. The date changes every year as it's decided by the Chinese lunar calendar, which is based on the cycles of the moon and sun and is generally 21–51 days behind the Gregorian A selection of primary resources to help teach pupils about the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar Year or Spring Festival. to explore the Chinese New Year for KS1, KS2 and P1 - P7 Learn all about the culture of Chinese New Year in this video and interactive quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 Mandarin students aged 7 to 11. Read the legend of Chinese New Year! Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 students. For teachers' notes and more: In this film a yo Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 students. Chinese New Year. count. 2 of 6. A story in Mandarin: Little Red Riding Hood. count. 3 of 6. Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 students. Chinese New Year. count. 2 of 6. A story in Mandarin: Little Red Riding Hood. count. 3 of 6. To celebrate the Lunar New Year on 29 January, BBC Bitesize explores significance of The Year of the Snake. A BBC primary assembly for KS1 and KS2 exploring Chinese New Year, with a 4 minute video. Culture: Exploring Chinese New Year. Explore life in China and dive into the culture of Chinese New Year, hearing from Angela in Huilai, China on how she celebrates. Read the legend of Chinese New Year! Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for 2nd level Mandarin students in Scotland, as part of the Curriculum for Excellence. Make a Chinese paper lantern! Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun downloadable craft and template from BBC Bitesize for KS2 students.
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