Chinese New Year is 28th January this year (2017) and this is the Zodiac year of the rooster! Here are some ideas to use Chinese New Year as a thematic unit.
SESE/Literacy
- Project work on China
- Chinese Zodiac Story
- Chinese New Year Customs
- Which Animal Are You
- Food from China
Numeracy
Numbers and Symbols
Art
Music
Instruments from China
Music from China – lots of options on YouTube
Useful links
- National Geographic
- China Family Adventure
- NG Kids
- Activity Village
- History for Kids
- A to Z Kids Stuff
- Science Kids
- Tips from a Typical Mom
- The Teachers Guide
- Topmarks
- Stimulating Learning
- The School Run