This is a power point retelling a simple version of the story of Chinese New Year.

Objectives

Children in Reception
Engage in story times (CL)
Listen to and talk about stories to build familiarity and understanding (CL)
Retell the story, once they have developed a deep familiarity with the text; some as exact repetition and some in their own words (CL)
Compare and contrast characters from stories, including figures from the past (UW)
Recognise that people have different beliefs and celebrate special times in different ways (UW)

Early Learning Goals
Listen attentively and respond to what they hear with relevant questions, comments and actions when being read to and during whole class discussions and small group interactions (CL)
Offer explanations for why things might happen, making use of recently introduced vocabulary from stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems when appropriate (CL)
Demonstrate understanding of what has been read to them by retelling stories and narratives using their own words and recently introduced vocabulary (L)
Use and understand recently introduced vocabulary during discussions about stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems and during role play (L)
Know some similarities and differences between different religions and cultural communities in this country, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class (UW)...