Although it’s often referred to as ‘Chinese’ New Year, the Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries, and it is a wonderful opportunity to expose students to music and instruments from around the world. My Chinese New Year music lesson suggestions all center around the musical traditions of China. 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. The Lunar New Year Musical Activities include lessons for K-5 music classes that teach them about the holiday, a traditional song (with vocal recording), a rondo lesson, a lesson on the Chinese zodiac animals (rhythm words and sound effects), a lesson on the dragon dance. A fun instrument play along to celebrate Chinese New Year. For pitched and unpitched percussion. Students can learn both parts and swap part way through. A g 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 Lunar New Year Music Lessons Qian Yi x Carnegie Hall Lunar New Year Lessons. I used these lessons from Qian Yi and Carnegie Hall last year during virtual teaching and they were a hit – I’m excited to try them again now that we’re in person! Mo Li Hua. Mo Li Hua is about a jasmine flower. Yi pulls from Chinese traditional opera to create Lesson 1: D is for Dragon Dance. Read D is for Dragon Dance by Ying Chang Compestine. Using guiding questions, ask students what they know about Lunar New Year. What is a Lunar New Year? Celebrates the New Year on the Chinese Calendar ; Also called Lunar New Year and Spring Festival ; What do Dragons Symbolize? Good Luck, Strength, and Health. 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. lesson plans - Students are to learn the song Go A Tin, which means lantern bright. Lanterns bring good luck for the New Year in the Chinese tradition. You can find this song in the Share the Music textbook series for grade 2. This song is great for grades 3 and 4 to learn as well. If you do not have access to this song, any Chinese music will do. Chinese New Year-themed music note values and note drawing rhythm worksheets and task cards for Elementary music lessons. During your Chinese New Year music lessons, your students will have plenty of practice drawing music notes and selecting the correct note value to complete the measure/bar. These Chinese New Year music activities are perfect for elementary music lessons, or an addition to your music around the world unit!Multiple levels or versions of most of the activities are included to help you adapt the Chinese music activities to multiple levels or grades in your music class.Contents:8 Chinese New Year color-by-rhythm The Chinese New Year is a cultural celebration based on the lunar calendar. Explore the use of music in celebrating the Chinese New Year, including the instruments used and traditional songs. I love celebrating Lunar New Year in my classroom because it’s the perfect time to incorporate learning about a culture that’s different from our American New Year. Students are always so surprised to hear that the Lunar New Year is a two-week long event! In this week’s video, I’m sharing some of my favorite activities and lessons for Our Chinese New Year Music KS2 PowerPoint can be used to introduce children to the key concepts of tempo and dynamics - at the same time as studying this annual festival. The PowerPoint can lead to further activities on the topic - either on music or the festival in general. Children watch a video included in the PowerPoint and then study the use of tempo and dynamics and their effect This lesson introduces students to Chinese New Year music. Students will compare and contrast the holiday's music with other musical genres and make their own bolang gu to create a song, as well Mila Lucas, 11, of South Point, prepares to lead the dragon during a Chinese New Year celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at the Ohio University Southern Library in Ironton, Ohio. Easy-to-use music printables for Chinese New Year music lessons! Use these printable activities during the Lunar New Year in your elementary music class or for homeschool music. Purchasing this set of resources gives you a discount. A music lesson aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils themed around the Chinese New Year. CHINESE/LUNAR NEW YEAR MUSIC ACTIVITIES. COLOUR by MUSIC NOTES and RESTS Pages. Excellent for your Chinese/Lunar New Year Music Lessons and sub plans. Completed colouring sheets make a beautiful display of student work on your classroom bulletin board.***** The sound of a Chinese brass gong is so impressive, it stops everyone and brings an aura of magic to the moment! These days, our Montessori music classes have been exploring the musical culture of China, and celebrating the Chinese New Year is a wonderful way to make it all have meaning.
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