Chinese New Year – Differentiated Reading Comprehension for Key Stages 2–3 Introduce your pupils to the rich cultural traditions of Chinese New Year with this engaging and educational reading comprehension resource. Designed to celebrate and explore the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, this pack includes two differentiated texts and a variety of activities to support learners at different reading levels. Lower Level (Lexile 700–900; Key Stage 2, Years 3–5): A simplified version featuring clear, accessible language and straightforward sentence structures. This text introduces the origins and traditions of Chinese New Year, including the significance of zodiac animals, festive foods, and customs. Ideal for younger or less confident readers, it helps build comprehension skills while exploring this vibrant celebration. Higher Level (Lexile 900–1100; Key Stage 2–3, Years 5–8): A more detailed and advanced text for older or more capable readers. This version explores cultural and historical aspects of Chinese New Year in greater depth, with sections such as “Origins and Legend,” “Preparation,” “Calendar,” and “Festival Period.” Perfect for pupils ready to engage with more complex ideas and language. Both texts provide valuable insights into Chinese New Year customs, including the story of the Legend of Nian, the symbolism of red decorations, the spectacle of lion and dragon dances, and traditional foods that represent luck and prosperity. What’s Included: At each reading level, students will engage with activities designed to deepen understanding and reinforce learning: Mixed-Style Question Sheets: Includes vocabulary matching, sequencing, cloze passages, true/false activities, and written response questions to foster critical thinking. True or False Activities: Assesses understanding of the key cultural and story elements. Multiple Choice Quizzes: Two versions for the higher level and one for the lower level to effectively assess comprehension. Cloze Summary Activity: Strengthens vocabulary retention while reinforcing the text’s main ideas. 2 Crossword Puzzles: Fun, engaging activities that expand vocabulary and comprehension. Traditional Written Comprehension Sheets: Double-sided for reflective practice, providing opportunities for deeper engagement with the text. Answer Keys: Included for all activities. Looking for more Lunar New Year resources? Check out Chinese Zodiac Race: Reading Activities for Lunar New Year Legend of Nian - CNY Story: Differentiated Reading

Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Tuesday 17th February 2026 Attached is a fully updated Chinese New Year whole school assembly. I used something similar during an OFSTED inspection and the inspectors made a special mention about how interactive, inclusive and enjoyable it was … the school went on to achieve an ‘OUTSTANDING’ report. . Duration of assembly: 15-20 minutes (approx.) . Included in your purchase is a 27-slide PowerPoint to display and refer to whilst delivering your assembly AND an assembly manual. The assembly begins by wishing the children ‘Happy New Year’ in Chinese … ‘Gong Hey Fat Choy!’ (on slide 2). . PowerPoint contents: . Slide 3: Some basic facts about China (ending with the fact that China is famous for Kung Fu). Slide 4: A video of Bruce Lee performing some Kung Fu. Slide 5: If you have a child(ren) in your school who practice Kung Fu, ask them to perform a small routine in front of the school … there is also some appropriate music on this slide for the child(ren) to perform to … just click on the picture and the music will begin. Slides 6 - 9: These slides explain the Chinese Zodiac. It tells the children that it is the ‘YEAR OF THE HORSE’. On Slide 7, there is a link to a short Chinese New Year cartoon for the children to watch. Slides 10 - 23: This is a lovely story for you (or some children) to read aloud … it’s about a family preparing for Chinese New Year. On slide 20 there is also a link to a dragon/lion dance video (attached). Slides 24 - 27: Sing the song ‘Gong xi, Gong xi’ (which means “Congratulations!”). English lyrics/music provided PLUS Chinese lyrics/music too! . HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR 2026!

Red envelops numbered 0 - 10 to hide in provision and a sheet to record the answers. I great fun matching activity and good number formation practice. Pack includes a black and white version. Envelopes alone can be used for number and counting activities.

Pack contains Phase 2 and Phase 3 tricky word cards with Chinese Zodiac animals to hide and 2 answers sheets with 6 Zodiac animals to find on each one.

This resource contains eleven texts and comprehension worksheets on the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). The information sheets and comprehensions focus on the following aspects of the Chinese New Year: - The Animal Zodiac and Chinese Calendar - New Year's Eve - New Years Day - Door Decorations - Symbols and Customs - The Temple - The Lantern Festival - Red Envelopes - The Lion and Dragon Dance - Chinese Lanterns These resources will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning and help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. More Chinese New Year Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Contains 2 painting templates (1 all zodiac animals and 1 snake themed) Zodiac animal discs

3 sheets count and write covering 0-5, 0-8 and 0-10 with number formation.

This Chinese New Year Resource pack contains: 1. The Chinese Experience - A Magical Journey Through China. This is a 172-slide PowerPoint slideshow presentation containing powerful images of Chinese culture – landscape, people, customs, arts, flora and fauna accompanied by music. 2. Chinese New Year Presentation - this is a fully editable and informative 80-slide PowerPoint presentation. It contains links to animated legends, New Year's Eve firework displays, the Lion Dance, Dragon Dance and the Festival of Lanterns. 3. Chinese New Year Quiz - this is a 50-question quiz PowerPoint quiz. 4. Chinese New Year Fact sheets and comprehensions - this resource contains 10 texts and comprehensions on the Chinese New Year / Spring Festival based on the contents of the PowerPoint. It is a fun way to check understanding and to consolidate learning. 5. Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack - this resource contains a variety of Chinese New Year-themed puzzles and includes two word searches, Chinese riddles, word making activity, crossword and two anagram worksheets. 6. Chinese Riddle Quiz - this is a 30-slide, interactive and fun activity/quiz where the pupils have to solve riddles. 7. Chinese New Year Posters - this resource contains a set of 35 colourful posters, images on white, black, red backgrounds. 8. Inspirational Chinese Proverb Posters 9. Chinese Riddle Worksheets - this resource contains 6 pages of riddles with answers and a template for pupils to make up their own riddles. These resources will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social, cultural' learning (SMSC). They will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. More Chinese New Year Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Read the coins and stick them to the correct red envelope. 7 sheets in total covering both phase 2 and phase 3 phonics

Updated: includes 10 posters to be used for whole school display. This PowerPoint presentation is designed for a 2026 assembly on Chinese New Year. It introduces the significance of this vibrant festival, celebrated by millions worldwide, highlighting key traditions, symbols, and cultural practices associated with welcoming the Year of the Horse. The slides explore the history of the Chinese zodiac, New Year customs such as family reunions, festive foods, and iconic decorations like lanterns and red envelopes. With engaging visuals and interactive elements, this presentation will help students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for Chinese New Year and its rich cultural heritage. Chinese New Year Comprehension: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13170434

4 Chinese/Lunar New Year colouring pages.

This is a Chinese New Year themed worksheet on locating coordinates in the first quadrant. Tasks include locating the coordinates of all the Chinese Zodiac animals. You may also be interested in: Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets This resource contains a set of 5 Chinese New Year animal zodiac themed worksheets on finding and locating coordinates in the first quadrant. Answers are provided. Chinese New Year Battleships PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Themed Battleships - Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Presentation - 80 Slides Chinese New Year Lantern Riddles PowerPoint Quiz - What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack - Word Searches, Crossword, Anagrams, Chinese Riddles, Word Making Chinese New Year Information Sheets and Comprehensions Chinese Proverbs - PowerPoint and Posters Chinese New Year PowerPoint Quiz

The British Council’s Year of the Horse education pack contains classroom resources focusing on China and designed to help introduce primary school children to some of the differences and similarities between the lives and culture of people in the UK and China. The pack was produced by the British Council in connection with the IOE Confucius Institute for Schools. It is also available in Welsh. For more information, to access supporting materials and to download individual chapters, please visit http://schoolsonline.britishcouncil.org/projects-and-resources/year-of-the-horse

chinese new year colourful semantics.

Absoloutely brilliant pack for Lunar/Chinese New Year celebrations. Includes: chinese zodiac discs Lunar new year and year of the horse sign chinese writing area sign number club poster with numbers 1-10 chinese lantern water colour/colouring 6 mark making gold discs dragon colouring blossom painting or colouring 2 sheets dragon number ordering and coins 1-10 4 sheets of zodiac animals CVC words and phonetically plausible attempts Lunar new year word poster counting club 10 frame horse colouring/painting template and cut outs

Celebrate Chinese New Year in your classroom with this easy and fun craft and writing activity suitable for KS1 / lower KS2. Start by reading a story about the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, then introduce the main activity – making a Zodiac wheel. Children cut out the wheel and animal cards which they then glue to the wheel and colour or decorate it. Finish off with a quick writing task – children draw or colour (both versions included) their Zodiac animal, read about its strength and weaknesses and say if they agree with the descriptions. The resource is in .pdf format , not editable (29 pages including the cover and credits page) and includes: 1. The story of the 12 Zodiac animals. 2. Zodiac Craft instructions 3. Zodiac Craft 4. Zodiac writing activity (individual pages for each Zodiac animal) The resource has been updated up to the Year 2026 (with lowest year now being 2003) You might also be interested in Chinese New Year

Class Assembly & Resources: Chinese New Year 2026 Approximately 10 - 15 minutes long. Suitable for 5 - 9 years. Full script (Word and PDF), PowerPoint and music attached. Also includes a small Tai Chi routine for a class to perform (slides 6 - 18). . Main topics covered: Chinese Zodiac. Facts about China. The Great Wall of China. Tai Chi routine. . I’ve also included 2 additional resources: A CNY fact sheet and multiple choice questions. A CNY booklet and activity.

Contains 2 worksheet with matching CVC images for cut, match and stick

Contains x5 different numbered mats with matching coin representations individual numbered envelopes tally numbered gold coins two different sizes

Chinese New Year Assembly – Editable PowerPoint with Teacher Notes | KS2 Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Chinese New Year with this fully editable assembly PowerPoint, ideal for KS2 learners. This engaging presentation introduces children to the origins, customs, stories, and celebrations of Lunar New Year in a way that is age-appropriate and culturally respectful. Why Teachers Love It: This assembly is designed to be informative, accessible and engaging for primary-aged pupils. Whether used in a full-school assembly or classroom lesson, it encourages curiosity, cultural understanding, and celebration. Perfect For: Whole-school or year group assemblies KS2 RE and PSHE lessons Multicultural events or themed days Display or discussion starters Chinese New Year 2026 Assembly and Resource Pack: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13144547

A fun set of activities to celebrate Chinese New Year with your KS1/ lower KS2 students. The resource includes: Colouring pages Write your name in Chinese activity Word search (with answers) 2 Colour by Number activities 2 Chinese New Year mystery pictures (with answers) It is a .pdf file and is not editable. Please contact me if you want anything changing or have any suggestions. Please see my other Chinese New Year resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chinese-new-year-zodiac-craft-and-writing-activity-11800769 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/chinese-new-year-information-zodiac-nian-traditions-history-11800171