A BBC primary assembly for KS1 and KS2 exploring Chinese New Year, with a 4 minute video. 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 For teachers' notes and more: In this film a yo To support the teaching of the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, we've created a collection of primary resources. When is the Lunar New Year? Lunar New Year marks the start of 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. 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 Deliver powerful Primary School assemblies for KS1 and KS2 linked to topical events and special days, including BBC video content, songs, time for reflection and opportunity for prayer. An editable Google Slides assembly presentation that explores Chinese New Year, perfect for engaging KS1 and KS2 students. This comprehensive resource includes detailed notes for each slide, making it easy for teachers to deliver an informative and interactive assembly. It is celebrated with gifts, fireworks and dragon and lion dances and culminates on the 15th day with a lantern festival. It is thought to be largest annual human migration as Chinese return home to spend time with their families. The purpose of BBC’s content is to inform, educate and entertain. UPDATED AND IMPROVED for 2025! An informative assembly discussing the history and traditions of the Chinese New Year 2025. The assembly is suitable for primary and secondary students. The assembly discusses celebrations, myths and the animals associated with Chinese New Year. A primary school assembly, most suitable for pupils aged 5 - 7, focusing on the start of a new year and including the story 'The Snowdrop' by Hans Christian Andersen. Includes a song / reflection Deliver powerful Primary School assemblies for KS1 and KS2 linked to festivals of world religions, topical events and special days. Includes BBC video content, songs, time for reflection and Chinese New Year 2024 PowerPoint to download for Chinese New Year of the Dragon, a ks1 and ks2 assembly theme celebrating the Year of the Dragon 2024. PowerPoint for a primary assembly to celebrate Chinese festivals in our diverse community. Class Assembly & Resources: Chinese New Year 2025. Approximately 10 - 15 minutes long. Suitable for 5 - 9 years. Full script (Word and PDF), PowerPoint and music attached. a traditional Chinese red envelope for lucky money; a picture of a ragon dance; a dragon mask; Show these at appropriate times in the assembly. Assembly. Remind the students of the new year celebrations they may have had this year. What did they do? Using the background material, explain that for many Chinese people today is the first day of Chinese New Year KS1 and KS2 Assembly. A simply written whole school assembly to cover the main aspects of Chinese New Year which can be used in the days preceding or during the 15 day celebration starting on 10th -25th February. Chinese dragon music can be easily slotted into the assembly where you chose (link included). KS1 Dance: Let's Move. Chinese / Lunar New Year. 2: Join the New Year parade. Justin Fletcher with more dance ideas inspired by Chinese New Year, including a Lion dance. BBC School Radio. BBC Teach. Deliver powerful Primary School assemblies for KS1 and KS2 linked to topical events and special days, including BBC video content, songs, time for reflection and opportunity for prayer. BBC School Chinese New Year; new beginnings; looking forward to the future. Preparation and materials. Background: Chinese New Year is a spring festival and has been celebrated for over 3,000 years. Originally it was a festival in which farmers hoped for a good harvest in the year to come. It is linked to the lunar calendar and the first day of the New 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.
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