Celebrating Chinese New Year
Grade 1st Grade · Social Studies · 40 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify symbols and traditions associated with Chinese New Year.
Warm-Up Video
Teacher's Pet · 4:08
Chinese New Year For Kids | What is it and How is it Celebrated?
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Chinese New Year happens on the first new moon of the year and is also called the Lunar celebration.
- 2
Families clean their homes and hang red lanterns with happy messages to get ready for Chinese New Year.
- 3
During Chinese New Year, families share red envelopes filled with money for good luck and watch parades with lion or dragon dances.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name two things that are red and used as decorations during Chinese New Year.”
Complete Lesson Package
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