The Chinese New Year festival celebrates the beginning of the new year in the traditional Chinese (or lunisolar) calendar. It is celebrated at the time of the new moon between 21 January and 20 February. 

 

In Chinese, it is known as the Spring Festival, 春節, as it occurs at the start of the Spring season in the traditional Chinese calendar. It is a time of family reunion and feasting, ancestor worship, celebration and traditional customs.

Do you celebrate it with your family?

 

In honour of this exciting time of year, we have put together a series of learning tools and activities to bring the festivities into your home!

Explore our Intro To The Garden unit for ages 4-12. This unit touches on history, social studies, and involves a range of ancient arts and crafts you can try right at home!

Take class outside with our Year of the Plant unit that brings to life history, social studies, and biology for ages 12-17, by showcasing the history and culture surrounding some of Vancouver’s most common local plants.

Discover this ancient fall festival with this unit perfect for ages 4 -14. Topics include poetry, history, social studies, and arts and crafts.