Week beginning 23rd February

This week, we will be celebrating Chinese New Year, Barn style! We will be finding out about China, exploring the Dragon Dance and listening to the ancient Chinese New Year story. A pop up Chinese restaurant has opened in the role play area - no need to book! The Chinese New Year marks the beginning of a Chinese calendar year and each cycle is named after an animal. 2026 is the Year of the Horse.

During small circle time, the Discoverers will look more closely at the similarities and differences between our lives and cultures, and will find out where China is. The Discoverers' word of the week is Last.

We would also like to welcome our newest Explorers ; Leonardo, Asher, Arlo, Harper, Clara, Lily, Pearl and Eden.

Click here to see photos of animals from the Chinese zodiac and other new year images.