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. A BBC primary assembly for KS1 and KS2 exploring Chinese New Year, with a 4 minute video. Homepage. Summary: Chinese New Year marks the start of a new lunar year and falls in January/February Use this exciting and colourful assembly PowerPoint to teach children all about Chinese New Year. Challenge them to discover the animal that represents the year they were born. This assembly is available with the alternative wording Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year School Assembly - KS1 & KS2. Download a school assembly on the Chinese New Year. 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. KS2 Chinese New Year Assembly PowerPoint. 5.0 (3 reviews) 0-10 Numbers in Mandarin Chinese Pronunciation PowerPoint. 4.5 (2 reviews) Chinese New Year Paper Fortune Use this exciting and colourful assembly PowerPoint to teach children all about Chinese New Year. Challenge them to discover the animal that represents the year they were born. This assembly is available with the alternative wording Lunar New Year. Learn even more about Chinese New Year traditions and customs in our handy blog. A primary school assembly collection using a mixture of video, audio and related content to explore the Chinese New Year for KS1, KS2 and P1 - P7. School Radio: Lunar New Year - Let's Move 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. The slide show covers the astrological background of the Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated. This unit also includes a retelling of the legend to explain how the animal signs came to be. This short story is called the "The Great Chinese Race". Key Stage: Key stage 1 and key stage 2. Number of children: Suitable for class, key stage or Lunar calendar, Chinese zodiac, Chinese New Year celebrations and traditions, Lantern festival. Poem ‘Chinese New Year’ by Wendy Larmont. A short prayer. Powerpoint 2: Animals of the zodiac KS1 and KS2 Assembly/ Lesson. A story of how the 12 animals were chosen to represent the years on the Chinese Calendar. Can be used as a stand- alone 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. 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. 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 For teachers' notes and more: In this film a yo The slides explore the history of the Chinese zodiac, New Year customs such as family reunions, festive foods, and iconic decorations like lanterns and red envelopes. With engaging visuals and interactive elements, this presentation will help students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for Chinese New Year and its rich cultural heritage. Planning and delivering an assembly can be time-consuming and stressful. That's why we've done the hard work for you by creating this detailed and engaging Chinese New Year assembly pack! Here at Twinkl, we pride ourselves on taking pressure away from teachers and our colourful, fully researched PowerPoint with accompanying script does just that. This Chinese New Year resource pack features 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 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 KS2 Chinese New Year Assembly PowerPoint. 2 reviews. Made by . teachers . Hover to zoom. Unlimited. Download. Trusted by teachers 98.4% of our customers would Chinese New Year KS1 and KS2 Bundle. This is a complete resource pack, with an informative PowerPoint (that can be used for assemblies or in class) and various activities to help children enjoy learning more about another culture's celebrations.
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