With the arrival of Chinese New Year, the sounds of “Gung Hay Fat Choy” (“Happy New Year”) have been heard round Nursery as we learn about the traditions, celebrations and story of this special time for Chinese people. Our Chinese feast consisted of noodles, rice, prawn crackers and various sauces for dipping. Great fun was had by all, trying to use chopsticks – who would have thought that snack could be such fun?
Our own Chinese restaurant in the role play area has been very popular and dancing to Chinese music has provided a wonderful calm among the excitement. Some of the children’s ideas about life in China have been delightful: there may not be “purple houses made from butterflies, sparkles and stars with fairies at the bottom” in China, as one child suggested, but what an imaginative picture she painted.
“Gung Hay Fat Choy” to families and friends from all the children and staff at Hecklegirth Nursery.
Well done everyone in Nursery. You have learned such a lot about the Chinese New Year. I really enjoyed seeing your Blog photos. You had so much fun and you learned lots at the same time 🙂 I would love to live in one of these purple butterfly houses!