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29. Chinese Phrases for the New Year . There are some short and simple phrases you can teach your kids to wish people good luck during the festivities. “Xin Nian Hao” or “Xin Nian Kuai Le” are two phrases meaning “Happy New Year”! Another useful phrase is the greeting “Gong Xi Fa Cai”, which means “wishing you happiness and When is Chinese New Year Celebrated? The date of Chinese New Year varies each year, as it is determined by the lunar calendar. It typically falls between January 21 and February 20. Each year is associated with one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, adding a unique character to each celebration. 5 Chinese New Year Activities. These five activities will bring Chinese New Year to life in your primary grade classroom. They are hands-on, super-fun activities that practice essential skills while learning about an important cultural event. The first three Chinese New Year Activities can be found in my Chinese New Year Activities for 1st The date of Chinese New Year changes each year depends on the lunar cycle, but it always falls between 21st January and 20th February. When is Chinese New Year 2025? Chinese New Year 2025 starts on Wednesday 29th January. Chinese New Year 2025 animal. 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Teaching Chinese New Year in Key Stage 1 and 2. Chinese New Year offers rich learning opportunities across the primary curriculum. While KS1 pupils benefit from hands-on, exploratory activities, KS2 students can delve deeper into cultural understanding and cross-curricular connections. Free Chinese New Year Worksheets. This free, 12 page activity pack is best suited to children in elementary/primary grades 2-4 and includes; 3 pages of simple-to-read facts about Chinese New Year; True or false comprehension questions; Writing prompt; Word scramble puzzle featuring topic words; Word search featuring topic words; Alphabetical In 2025, Chinese New Year begins on January 29 and welcomes the Year of the Snake. The Legend of the Nian Beast. According to Chinese mythology, the origins of Chinese New Year are tied to the Nian, a fearsome beast that would appear at the end of the year to terrorize villages. Villagers discovered that the Nian was afraid of loud noises Chinese New Year holds deep cultural importance and is rich with symbolism. This celebration marks new beginnings and is steeped in ancient traditions that continue to shape modern observances. Cultural Importance and Traditions. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important holiday in Chinese culture. Lesson plans about the Chinese zodiac and New Year traditions. Books like Ruby’s Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges or Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin for engaging read-aloud. Authentic decorations or inspiration for classroom decor. These resources help you create well-rounded Chinese New Year activities that are both fun and educational. 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. Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year in the Chinese calendar and has a rotation years with a different animal for each. 2025 is the year of the Snake; 2024 was the Year of the Dragon; 2023 was the Year of the Rabbit. Our resources will get students making a Chinese dragon, a Chinese zodiac animal wheel or Explore the traditions and customs of Chinese New Year with these hand-picked resources. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, marks the first day of a brand new year in the Chinese calendar. 2025 marks the year of the Snake and the peak of the 15-day Spring Festival celebration, the Lantern Festival, will take place on 12 February, when people traditionally celebrate with meals The Chinese New Year marks the commencement of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. In Chinese, it is often called the Spring Festival (春節; Chūnjié), as it aligns with the beginning of spring in the lunisolar calendar, coinciding with lichun, the first of the twenty-four solar terms celebrated during the festival. A selection of Chinese New Year activities including: Chinese New Year sign A blossom tree template Chinese numbers to 10 China flag template How to celebrate Chinese New Year activities with kids. Traditionally, houses are cleaned and decorated with lucky colors, red and gold, for a fresh start to Chinese New Year. In addition, Chinese lanterns and banners have messages of fortune, happiness, wealth, and longevity! Food is also a huge part of Chinese New Year. The Maths activities include: ratio and proportion, number sequences, algebra, coordinates and reflective symmetry, all with a Chinese New Year theme! It could be used as series of Maths starters. Some of the activities are differentiated too, and I have included the answers. A selection of primary resources to help teach pupils about the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar Year or Spring Festival. KS2 activities for Chinese New Year. This resource is divided into six key sections that build cultural understanding whilst developing essential literacy skills: Introduction to Chinese New Year: A clear, engaging passage that explores the festival's origins, legends, and key traditions, complete with targeted reading comprehension questions. Engaging Reading: Discover stories about the myths and traditions of Chinese New Year, and test your understanding with fun questions! Fun Math: Practice counting and calculations based on the Chinese zodiac and its cultural significance! Enjoy learning and celebrating the Chinese New Year together! Details: File formats: PDF and PNG This primary resource introduces children to a small part of Chinese culture, by examining the celebrations of Chinese New Year. Discover the event which takes place on the 5thFebruary 2019, and the customs which help to mark the Year of the Pig in the Chinese Zodiac. Why does the new year begin on the 5th Continue reading Chinese New Year primary resource
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