“Lunar New Year” is celebrated by many Asian communities and begins on 29th January 2025, marking the arrival of the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac. This vibrant festival features red decorations, family get togethers, delicious food, dancing dragons, parades and festive fireworks, celebrating joy for several days.
Across our settings, we strive to offer children opportunities to explore various cultures and traditions from around the globe, helping them understand and connect with the wider world around them.
At Tiny Toez @ Lords and Ladies, the children engaged in various fun activities to celebrate the event throughout the week.
They created snake patterns using colourful rice, enjoyed play dough scented with Chinese Spices, and chopped up noodles, all aimed at enhancing their hand-eye coordination.
The preschoolers also practiced their letter-writing skills, focusing on Chinese letters and numbers. They even crafted their own snakes, which they coloured and rolled themselves.
A highlight was tasting some authentic Chinese food, sparking conversations about different flavours and textures. This activity encouraged communication among the children and provided them with the opportunity to explore new tastes and make choices about the foods they enjoyed.
Wishing all our families 新年快乐 (Xīnnián kuàilè) – a Happy New Year! 
