Preschool 2 have enjoyed exploring Chinese New Year this week, through a wide range of engaging activities covering many aspects of the areas of learning:
– Learning all about the origins of the 12 animals on the Chinese calendar
– Making and decorating our own Chinese dragon
– Listening to Chinese music
– Dragon dancing
– Chinese mark making in glitter
– Making lucky red playdough
– Copying Chinese numerals
– Taste testing Chinese crackers and noodles
– Getting to grips with chopsticks!
EYFS links:
Understanding the world: People and communities; Shows interest in different occupations and ways of life; 30 -50 months
Maths: Number; Selects the correct numeral to represent 1 to 5, then 1 to 10 objects; 40 -60 months / Recognises numerals 1 to 5; 30 -50 months
Literacy: Writing Gives meaning to marks they make as they draw, write and paint; 30 -50 months