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Celebrating Chinese New Year in EYFS

Our EYFS children enjoyed a wonderful Dance Days visit just before half-term as we celebrated Chinese New Year together. The workshop brought the festival to life through movement, music, and storytelling, giving the children a fun and memorable way to explore another culture.

🌟 What the children experienced

  • They learned simple traditional dance steps inspired by the Dragon Dance.

  • They listened to music linked to the celebrations and moved in time to the rhythms.

  • They practised working together as a team, taking turns and following instructions.

🧧 Why this celebration matters

Chinese New Year is a time of joy, hope, and community. By taking part in the workshop, children developed:

  • Cultural awareness and appreciation of global celebrations

  • Physical confidence through expressive movement

  • Language skills as they learned new words and ideas

  • Social skills through shared activities and group dances

The children were enthusiastic, curious, and full of smiles throughout the session. It was a wonderful way to mark the start of the new lunar year and deepen their understanding of the world around them.