Lunar New Year marks the start of a new year based on the lunar calendar, which follows the cycles of the moon. You might be planning how to celebrate and create learning opportunities for Chinese / Lunar New Year in school this year. This blog shares how to access an engaging <b>Lunar New Year resource </b>and <b>live event available for all primary schools</b>. <b> </b> <h3><b><u>Chinese</u></b><a href="https://picture-news.co.uk/training-register/celebrating-lunar-new-year---live-assembly-with-very-special-guests"><b><u> New Year Live Assembly – Sign up and get the Zoom link here</u></b></a></h3> <h3><b><u></u></b></h3> <h3><a href="https://picture-news.co.uk/forms-register/lunar-new-year---teaching-resource"><b><u>Lunar New Year Teaching Resource – Get it here</u></b></a></h3> <b> </b> <justify><b> </b></justify> <h2><b>Lunar New Year Live Assembly for Primary Schools!</b></h2> <h3><a href="https://picture-news.co.uk/training-register/celebrating-lunar-new-year---live-assembly-with-very-special-guests"><b><u>Register here</u></b></a></h3> <h3> </h3> Join in with the Lunar New Year fun – live with schools around the world! We’re expecting another huge audience (our last live event saw 4,500 classes join together!) The Picture News Lunar New Year Live Assembly will help children explore the meaning behind Lunar New Year in an engaging and age-appropriate way. <b>Children will:</b> <ml><ul><li indent=0 align=left>Learn about Chinese New Year traditions, stories and symbols</li><li indent=0 align=left>Hear real experiences from children who celebrate Lunar New Year</li><li indent=0 align=left>Build cultural awareness and curiosity about the world</li></ul></ml> <b>Event details:</b> <b>Date: </b>Wednesday 25<sup>th</sup> February 2026 <b>Time: </b>9:15am – 9:45am <b>Platform:</b> Live on Zoom <b>Age range: </b>KS1 and KS2 teachers (and their teachers!) <h2><a href="https://picture-news.co.uk/training-register/celebrating-lunar-new-year---live-assembly-with-very-special-guests"><b><u>Register here for the Picture News Lunar New Year Live Assembly – we’ll send you the Zoom link!</u></b></a></h2> <justify><b> </b></justify> <justify><b> </b></justify> <justify><b></b></justify> <justify><h2><b>Lunar New Year 2026 – Teaching Resource!</b></h2></justify> <justify><h2> </h2></justify> <justify><h3><a href="https://picture-news.co.uk/forms-register/lunar-new-year---teaching-resource"><b><u>Get the Picture News Lunar New Year 2026 Teaching Resource</u></b></a></h3></justify> <justify><h2> </h2></justify> <justify>The Picture News Global resource for Lunar New Year 2026 explores the <b>Year of the Horse</b> and the many Chinese New Year <b>traditions</b>.</justify> <justify></justify> <justify>It’s a talk-based resource, useful for <b>assemblies</b>, <b>classroom discussions</b>, and Lunar New Year <b>displays</b>!</justify> <justify></justify> <justify><b>Includes:</b></justify> <justify></justify> <ml><ul><li indent=0 align=justify>A child-friendly news story all about Lunar New Year 2026</li><li indent=0 align=justify>Thought-provoking focus questions about Lunar New Year</li><li indent=0 align=justify>Visual elements – a big poster to start conversations</li><li indent=0 align=justify>Year of the Horse teaching resource</li><li indent=0 align=justify>Lunar New Year activity ideas</li></ul></ml><justify></justify> <justify>If you’re a Picture News school, you can find more Picture News Global resources on your <b>Members Area</b> <a href="http://www.picture-news.co.uk/login"><b><u>here</u></b></a>.</justify> <justify></justify> <justify></justify> <center><img src="//b667e803ea5399501dccf24f2b415eee.cdn.bubble.io/f1770998756567x660750090842941600/richtext_content.png" width="448" alt=""></center> <justify><b> </b></justify> <h2><a href="https://picture-news.co.uk/forms-register/lunar-new-year---teaching-resource"><b><u>Get the Picture News Lunar New Year 2026 Teaching Resource</u></b></a></h2> <justify><h2> </h2></justify> <justify><b> </b></justify> <justify><h2><b>Information for teachers: What is Lunar New Year?</b></h2></justify> Lunar New Year marks the start of a new year based on the lunar calendar, which follows the cycles of the moon. Because of this the date changes each year. In 2026, the Chinese zodiac year is the Year of the Horse, a symbol often linked with energy, determination, independence, and growth. Many countries and communities across East and Southeast Asia celebrate Lunar New Year, as well as families around the world with cultural heritage linked to these regions. <b>Celebrations can often include:</b> <ml><ul><li indent=0 align=left>Family gatherings</li><li indent=0 align=left>Special foods</li><li indent=0 align=left>Lanterns and lights</li><li indent=0 align=left>Music and dance</li><li indent=0 align=left>Stories and traditions</li></ul></ml><b> </b> <h2><b>Explore the Picture News Chinese New Year opportunities for 2026:</b></h2> <h2> </h2> <h3><b><u>Chinese </u></b><a href="https://picture-news.co.uk/training-register/celebrating-lunar-new-year---live-assembly-with-very-special-guests"><b><u>New Year Live Assembly – Sign up and get the Zoom link here</u></b></a></h3> <h3> </h3> <h3><a href="https://picture-news.co.uk/forms-register/lunar-new-year---teaching-resource"><b><u>Lunar New Year Teaching Resource – Get it here</u></b></a></h3>
