Lunar New Year Lessons Plan Pack - 5 Lessons for All Grades

Lunar New Year Lesson Plan Bundle

Grades 1–12 | Cultural Studies | Film Analysis | No-Prep Lesson Plans

Looking for engaging Lunar New Year lesson plans that work across multiple grade levels? This Lunar New Year movie lesson bundle includes 5 complete, ready-to-use lesson plans featuring culturally rich films and guided activities for elementary through high school.

Perfect for celebrating Lunar New Year while building critical thinking, cultural awareness, and media analysis skills.

What’s Included

This bundle combines five complete 2-hour lesson plans:

• Lunar New Year Elementary Lesson Plan
• Wish Dragon Lunar New Year Lesson
• Over the Moon Lesson Plan (Grades 3–5)
• Kung Fu Panda 3 Cultural Lesson Plan
• Lunar New Year High School Lesson Plan

Each resource includes:

• Structured 2-hour lesson outline
• Student worksheets & guided questions
• Cultural background information
• Discussion prompts
• Reflection activities
• Answer keys

How It Works in the Classroom

These Lunar New Year movie lesson plans are designed for:

• Whole-class movie study
• Cultural celebration days
• Sub plans
• Independent or partner work
• SEL and discussion-based lessons
• Cross-curricular ELA + Social Studies integration

Simply press play, guide discussion, and use the structured worksheets to deepen learning. No extra prep required.

Standards & Learning Goals

Students will:

• Analyze themes and character development
• Explore Lunar New Year traditions and cultural symbolism
• Compare cultural representation in film
• Practice evidence-based responses
• Build global awareness and media literacy

Aligned with upper elementary, middle school, and high school ELA standards for:

• Theme analysis
• Character analysis
• Cultural perspective
• Critical thinking

Why Teachers Love This Bundle

• Saves hours of planning
• Works for multiple grade bands
• Combines culture + film engagement
• Easy to differentiate
• Perfect for January/February celebrations
• Structured yet flexible

This Lunar New Year lesson bundle makes it simple to celebrate the holiday in a meaningful, academically rich way.

Bring Lunar New Year into your classroom with engaging films, thoughtful discussion, and ready-to-use activities your students will love.

Download the bundle and make your Lunar New Year celebration educational and stress-free!