This KS1 grammar and sequencing resource will teach KS1 children the story behind the Chinese Zodiac.
They will have the opportunity to become familiar with traditional tales and retelling these, sequencing events in a story, and using adjectives to create noun phrases.
The pack could be used over a series of lessons, or during a topic day linked to Chinese New Year.
When is Chinese New Year 2026?
Chinese New Year 2026 – also known as Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival – falls on Tuesday 17th February 2026. This is the first day of the Chinese lunar year.
Primary resource pack contents
- Model texts PDF
- Cut-out puppets PDF
- Adjectives challenge sheet
- Sequencing cards
- Sequencing activity answer sheet
- Teacher’s notes
National Curriculum English programme of study links
- Becoming familiar with a wide range of stories and retelling these
- Sequencing events in a story
- Using expanded noun phrases for description
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