This week, we learnt about the Chinese Lunar New Year festival, a vibrant celebration filled with rich traditions and fun activities. Our journey began with exploring authentic Chinese cuisine; we had the delightful experience of eating noodles, spring rolls, prawn crackers, and fortune cookies using chopsticks! It was a fantastic way to immerse ourselves in the culture.
During our PE session, we participated in a lively Chinese lantern parade and even attempted a lion dance. The energy in the classroom was absolutely joyful! We were fortunate to have Harmony’s mum visit us, where she shared how her family celebrates Lunar New Year. We made wonderful connections, discussing the similarities with the Christian festival of Christmas, noting how both occasions involve decorating our homes and exchanging gifts.
In class, we also practiced our counting skills by placing pennies into lucky red envelopes, and we developed our scissor skills while making our very own paper lanterns. Outside, we had the opportunity to recreate the Great Race, pretending to be animals from the Chinese zodiac. It was an engaging week filled with learning and celebration, enriching our understanding of this important cultural event.
