Lunar New Year / Zodiac Animal Discovery
Zodiac Animal Discovery
Children find their zodiac animal from their birth year, read about its traditional traits and compare animals with friends.
How to run it
- Display a zodiac chart showing the 12 animals and their years.
- Help each child find the animal for their birth year.
- Read out the traits linked to each animal.
- Have children draw their animal and write one trait they share with it.
- Group children by animal and compare.
You will need
- printed zodiac chart
- paper
- pencils and crayons
Make it easier or harderYounger children can colour their animal; older children can research the story of the great race that ordered the animals.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 4Children learn about a cultural calendar and reflect on their own identity.
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