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. KS1 Dance: Let's Move. Lunar / Chinese New Year. Justin Fletcher explores the festival of Lunar / Chinese New Year through movement and dance. BBC School Radio. BBC Teach. For teachers' notes and more: In this film a yo KS1 Dance: Let's Move. Chinese / Lunar New Year. 1: Getting ready. In the first dance session children clean the home ready for the festivities. BBC School Radio. BBC Teach. 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. A traditional story for Chinese New Year explaining the use of animals in the calendar. BBC Homepage. BBC Teach > School Radio > Audio Stories > Animals Audio Transcript Audio Scroll or swipe down to find out more about Chinese and Lunar New Year. A BBC primary assembly for KS1 and KS2 exploring Chinese New Year, with a 4 minute video. A BBC primary assembly for KS1 and KS2 exploring Chinese New Year, with a 4 minute video. Summary: Chinese New Year marks the start of a new lunar year and falls in January/February. It is The Chinese New Year is set for 29 January 2025, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake and bringing in various traditional celebrations. This educational pack designed for primary schools includes resources and activities to help teachers and pupils learn more about this important spring festival and explore Chinese language and culture. often red. New Year is also time for visiting friends and family gatherings. Younger members of the family are often given gifts of money inside red envelopes. The festivities end with the Lantern Festival, when families will process through the streets with their New Year lanterns, bringing New Year to a close. Lunar / Chinese New Year What is the significance of the snake? In the Chinese zodiac, the snake is the sixth of the twelve-year cycle of animals and represents those born in 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013. 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 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 BBC Teach > School Radio > Audio Stories > Festivals A traditional story for Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) about a dragon, a phoenixand a magic pearl. KS1. Two friends argue over A traditional story for Chinese New Year explaining the use of animals in the calendar. BBC Teach > School Radio > Audio Stories > Animals KS1. Anansi titles his trick on one last animal BBC School Radio. BBC Teach. Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) collection Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) KS1/KS2. Lunar New Year; festivals; celebrating with friends/family. Key Stage 1 / Key Stage 2 - Stories linking to Diwali, Hanukkah, Holi, Chinese New Year and Harvestwith more to follow. Learn all about the culture of Chinese New Year in this video and interactive quiz from BBC Bitesize for 1st level Mandarin students in Scotland, as part of the Curriculum for Excellence. This Chinese story, told at Lunar New Year, features the guzheng, piccolo, violin and cello. The Little Fir Tree. video The Little Fir Tree This fir tree may be little, but she has some big emotions. 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). A traditional story for Lunar New Year explaining the use of animals in the Chinese calendar.
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