🧧 Chinese New Year 2026 – Year of the Horse                  

                                    

In Arts, we are celebrating the Chinese New Year by designing and colouring traditional bookmarks inspired by Chinese symbols and cultural elements.

This year, 2026, is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac.

🐎 What does the Horse represent?

The Horse is a symbol of:

• Energy

• Strength

• Freedom

• Enthusiasm

• Determination

In our classroom, we connect these qualities with our learning goals. We want to be energetic learners, work with perseverance, and move forward with confidence and creativity.

🎨 What are we learning through this one day project?

While creating our bookmarks, we are exploring different traditional Chinese symbols:

• 🐉 Dragons – symbols of power and protection

• 🏮 Lanterns – symbols of light and hope

• 🧨 Firecrackers – symbols of celebration and good luck

• 🦁 The Lion Dance – symbol of prosperity and joy

• 🧧 Red envelopes – symbols of good wishes and fortune

• 🐾 Animals of the Chinese zodiac – each year has a special meaning

Through this activity, we are working on:

• Line and pattern

• Symmetry and repetition

• Vertical composition

• Colour harmony

• Cultural symbolism

🌍 Why is this important?

Learning about Chinese New Year helps us understand and respect different cultures around the world. Art is a powerful way to connect with traditions and express ideas visually.

This project combines creativity, cultural awareness and English language learning in a meaningful and engaging way.