No Prep and Easy to Use Ideas to Celebrate Chinese New Year

 

Chinese New Year is one of the most important and celebrated holidays in the Chinese culture. It is a time of family gathering, reflection, and celebration. As an ESL teacher, you can use this holiday to teach your students about the Chinese culture and language. In this blog post, you will find some ideas to teach about Chinese New Year in the ESL classroom. From activities to games, we have you covered with our top five ideas for teaching about Chinese New Year in the ESL classroom.

Chinese New Year Learning Pack

ESL students should learn about the origin of Chinese New Year This no prep Chinese vocabulary pack will make it easy for you to teach all about this nation. Students can learn key facts about the country through the use of flashcards and labelling. Additionally, you could combine the new vocabulary with the use of Google earth to see actual images of the key landmarks, such the Chinese Wall.

Chinese New Year Feeling Board

Help your students learn about feelings in a fun way with these lantern themed feelings boards. You can print the boards or you can use them in your online lessons You will also find color and b/w options.

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China Learning Pack

Engage your ESL EFL and primary students in learning about China with this learning pack. Your students will be engaged in learning about China while also learning important vocabulary. You can complete the China activities and worksheets as a class or by guiding students through research. Students will learn about the capital, the continent, the flag, the language, landmarks and more cultural traditions.

Chinese New Year Write the Room

You can hang words or phrases around the room or stick them in unexpected places. Children should be active and engaged, searching the area for specific words, before copying them down. What you do from then on can differ depending on the activity. Grab your free copy here

Chinese New Year Scan the Code

Chinese New Year songs are an integral part of the celebrations. People sing them to spread the message of peace and to show their happiness for another prosperous year. The following are some songs people like to sing during Chinese New Year. Grab your free set here

Chinese New Year is a fantastic way of teaching ESL students about one of the most celebrated holidays in the world, while also introducing them to an important aspect of Chinese culture and history. Using activities such as games, stories, and art projects can help students engage with the material in a fun and interesting way. With the right approach and resources, teaching ESL students about Chinese New Year can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience.