Lunar New Year

At Children's House we welcomed the Year of the Dragon. One of our lovely parents who is from China and her Taiwanese friend came to share music, craft, dance and a story with the children.
The children had been supported in understanding the celebration that millions of people all over the world take part in for Lunar New Year. They had been learning about traditions such a money wallets, the importance of the colour red and lion dances in the garden with some beautiful, traditional Chinese resources. 

When Candy came in to join us, she brought  some beautiful books: the children listened and shared them with her, finding out lots of information. The children listened to how Lunar New Year is celebrated by many people: the food, gifts and customs.
Afterwards, they handled some special resources: fabric and a beautiful lion dance costume.
Children listened to music and responded, dancing inside and throughout the garden.
Children sustained interest and worked together with their friends to take part joyfully.

We learned how to say "Gong Hei Fat Choi" which means wishing you prosperity.
The Year of the Dragon brings power, strength, good luck and wisdom which we wish for the whole world. 

What celebrations do you and your family and friends take part in? Birthdays, Eid, Anniversaries, a baby's birth, Christmas or Easter? Talk with your child about how you celebrate: do you share special food, music, wear special clothes or exchange gifts?