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 Abbie and her brother clean the house in preparation for the Chinese New Year celebrations.Visit CBeebies at to find even more For this reason Lunar / Chinese New Year begins on different dates in January or February each year. The festivities culminate after 15 days on the day known as Lantern Festival. Chinese mythology suggests the origins of New Year are concerned with a battle against a monster called Nian (meaning ‘year’ in Chinese). Learn how the Zodiac years were named by the Jade Emperor.Visit CBeebies at to find even more fun games and videos for your pre This resource is bursting with active and engaging activities for your Chinese New Year KS1 lessons.Your pupils can learn to form numbers in Chinese and experience the excitement of a new language.After reading the Chinese New Year story your class will enjoy crafting their own stories in a similar style.Even learn the lion and dragon Chinese dance.The resource is brimming with links to a 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 To celebrate the Lunar New Year on 29 January, BBC Bitesize explores significance of The Year of the Snake. Early years; KS1; KS2; KS3; GCSE; In the Chinese zodiac, the snake is the sixth 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. Scroll or swipe down to find out more about Chinese and Lunar New Year. 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. Even though Chinese New Year dey start on 29 January, many dey comot from dia hometowns as early as 14 January, hoping to avoid di traffic jams and chaos wey dey happun every year. 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. Water sleeve dancing is a type of traditional Chinese dance that dates back over 2,000 years. The long sleeves enhance the expression of movements, making the actions appear even more graceful and 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. 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. Images from across Asia and the rest of the world as millions welcome in the Lunar New Year. BBC. In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year. 10h. M to mark the Chinese Lunar New Year in Read the legend of Chinese New Year! Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for 1st level Mandarin students in Scotland, as part of the Curriculum for Excellence. A traditional story for Chinese New Year explaining the use of animals in the calendar. KS1. Anansi titles his trick on one last animal - Little Deer. The BBC is not responsible for the
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