Happy Chinese New year!
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