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Chinese New Year

Topics Reception
This unit is part of Celebrations Carnivals and Parades

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Objectives

Early learning goals

  • Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.
  • Represent ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music, dance, role-play and stories.
  • Listen attentively in a range of situations.
  • Listen to stories, accurately anticipating key events, and respond to what is heard with relevant comments, questions or actions.
  • Know about similarities and differences between others, and among families, communities and traditions.

Lesson Planning

Listen to the story of Nian, a monster-like creature who lived up inthe mountains. Is there such a monster hanging around school? Children collect red items and instruments. What happens when Nian appears? Can children chase the monster away?

Children will:

  • Consolidate their learning about Chinese New Year by taking part in child-initiated activities.
  • Take part in a group lion dance.
  • Learn about the preparations, traditions and celebrations of Chinese New Year.

Provided Resources

  • The Lion Dance
  • Storytelling ideas for Chinese New Year
  • Paper fortune cookies
  • How to make dragon puppets
  • Messy noodle play
  • Monster masks

You Will Need

You do not need any particular resources for this session.

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