Free Chinese New Year Word Mat | Nursery / LKG | EVS / Moral Education | BookFlik
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in your classroom with our beautifully designed RE Chinese New Year word mat Nursery / LKG core resource. This high-quality printable is specifically crafted for children aged 3-5 to support their understanding of diverse cultural celebrations. By using this RE Chinese New Year word mat Nursery / LKG core, pupils will explore key vocabulary, traditional symbols, and the significance of this joyful festival, helping them make sense of the world around them as outlined in the Understanding the World area of the CBSE / NCERT Curriculum.
Our RE Chinese New Year word mat Nursery / LKG core features clear, colourful illustrations of lanterns, red envelopes, and symbolic animals. This resource is perfect for your writing area, role-play corners, or guided group discussions. Teachers can use this mat to spark conversations about traditions, family gatherings, and the importance of community. Designed at the expected standard for Nursery / LKG, this tool helps children build their confidence in recognising new words and connecting them to meaningful cultural concepts.
To support your lesson planning, we have included five engaging questions to check understanding:
1. Can you point to the red envelope on your word mat? What do you think might be inside?
2. Which animal from the zodiac can you see on the mat today?
3. Why do you think the colour red is used so much during this celebration?
4. If you were giving a gift to a friend for the New Year, how much money might you put in a red envelope, for example, £1 or £2?
5. Can you use a word from the mat to tell your partner something new you learned about this festival?
This resource encourages vocabulary development, oral language skills, and an appreciation for different cultures. Download this free, teacher-created mat today to bring the magic of the Lunar New Year into your setting with ease and confidence.
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