This is a document to help teachers and early years practitioners with their Chinese New Years planning. It includes suggested activities grouped under the various areas of learning. It also contains links to useful resources on Early Learning HQ and other websites. Provide this fun and engaging Chinese and Lunar New Year Fine Motor Skills activity to help EYFS children to develop their fine motor skills. Chinese and Lunar New Year sensory activities for toddlers Chinese New Year Sensory Bag. Create a Chinese New Year Sensory Bag for your toddlers to explore! All you need is a ziplock bag, red food Discover engaging Chinese New Year activities for EYFS, designed to support creativity, cultural understanding, and development. From dragon dances to lantern crafts, explore fun and educational ways to celebrate the festival in your early years setting. Perfect for UK nurseries looking for cultural and festive learning activities. Share engaging stories that help students visualize what it’s like to experience the Chinese New year. Chinese New Year: Dragons in the City eBook. Chinese New Year Story Small Groups. Provide students with activities that build skills while exploring Chinese New Year ideas with teacher support. Year of the Rabbit 2D Shape Cutting Skills Activity 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. Learn all about Chinese New Year calendar, and find some handy Chinese New Year activities and resources for use in the classroom or at home. Perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year 2025! This 17 slide assembly is perfect to deliver to any year group and looks into the History and traditions of the Chinese New Year as well as the Chinese signs Chinese New Year Early Years Activities. This superb collection of Chinese New Year early years activities is full of inspiration for hands-on learning activities, creative themed craft projects and engaging group games young children will adore. Lesson plan to celebrate Chinese New Year, the Lunar Year of the Snake 2025. EYFS, KS1, KS2, Nursury. Teaching the children words of Manderin. Useful for Primary School and Early Years Teachers and and assistants. Playlist with instructions for each song explained. Playfull exploration for a Dance class, P.E. movement class or just in the Find Twinkl's selection of early years resources, including posters, activities, PowerPoints, pencil control sheets, story sequencing activities, and more, to support your teaching and learning of the Chinese New Year story. Chinese New Year PDF Slideshow: This 28-page slideshow is a wonderful resource for introducing young children to Chinese New Year. Tailored for KS1 and EYFS students, it explains the festival’s preparations, traditions, and celebrations through simple, child-friendly language and engaging illustrations. I’ve included books, crafts, and adaptations for different grade levels, so all ages can learn about Chinese New Year! STEP 1: Chinese New Year Lesson Plan Preparation (Gather Supplies!) There are a number of supplies to gather, either from your home, from a trip to a nearby Chinatown, or even from on-line. Even better, have a parent 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. This worksheet introduces students to the legend of how the Chinese calendar is named after twelve animals. How the Chinese prepare for New Years is explored and used to compare the similarities and difference of the students New Years preparations. A range of activities are incorporated within this worksheet, including, For example, telling the story of the 12 animals who competed in a race to represent the years of the Chinese zodiac – these are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. Read on for 9 suggestions for activities and crafts chosen to celebrate Chinese New Year. 1. Chinese Restaurant Pretend Play: This blog explores engaging Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year activities, with exciting continuous provision ideas for early years practitioners to use with babies and toddlers aged 1-2. The perfect way to celebrate the annual festival. This blog explores engaging Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year activities, with exciting continuous provision ideas for early years practitioners to use with babies and toddlers aged 1-2. The perfect way to celebrate the annual festival. About Us. I have been a teacher for over 20 years. In this time I have led many classroom Valentine’s Day Activities. My efforts to support student learning by forging strong student, parent, teacher relationships and the incorporation of up to date technology in the classroom, along with a lot of hard work led to the honor of being named as an LAUSD Teacher of the Year in 2023. Draw Along! How to Draw a Snake – A Chinese New Year Video Lesson for Kids; Chinese New Year Celebrations for Families: Dragons in the City eBook Chinese New Year Celebration Ideas for Kids: Create Your Own Stone Snake; Make it Jump! Try This Fun Origami Snake Craft for Chinese New Year 2025 Are you looking for age-specific Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year activities for your early years children? Twinkl has shared ideas for ages 0-1, ages 1-2, ages 2-3, ages 3-4 and ages 4-5. ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one’s feet’ — Lao Tzu, The Tao Te Ching (Ancient Chinese Philosopher) First Grade Holidays & Events Chinese New Year Patriot Day (9/11) Martin Luther King Jr. Day Black History Month New Year's Eve 100th Day of School Grandparents Day Christmas Valentine's Day Back to School Halloween Arbor Day Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Caribbean American Heritage Month Cesar Chavez Day Chuseok Cinco de
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