Provide students with some background on Lunar New Year.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video "Happy Lunar New Year." After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following questions:
- Where do people celebrate Lunar New Year? (all over the world)
- How long does the holiday last? (15 days)
- What Lunar New Year tradition would you most like to try? (Answers will vary.)
Preview vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured words are lunar, full moon, new moon, crescent moon, phases, and cycle.