Zodiac Character Banner Strips
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Zodiac Character Banner Strips" is written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 7-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
5 pages in this set
Zodiac character banner strips for 2nd to 5th grade: 12 tall red strips, 3 per page, each with a Chinese character, an ordinal and the animal's name. Part of our Lunar New Year holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Cut out each strip along the dashed lines and hang the strips in Great Race order, from Rat at 1st to Pig at 12th. Print on card stock so they hang straight.
What students will practice
- Introduces 2nd to 5th grade students to Lunar New Year and how families mark it with lanterns, red envelopes and the zodiac story.
- Turns the event into a class display that children color, cut out and help put up.
- Made for 2nd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Zodiac Character Banner Strips?
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Cut out each strip along the dashed lines and hang the strips in Great Race order, from Rat at 1st to Pig at 12th. Print on card stock so they hang straight.
What are the Zodiac Character Banner Strips?
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Four pages after the cover with three strips on each, 12 in all. Every strip has an ordinal from 1st to 12th, a large gold Chinese character, a coin, the English animal name and a flower.
Can I use the Zodiac Character Banner Strips at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 2nd Grade to 5th Grade Lunar New Year resources are there?
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6 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 77 Lunar New Year resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Lunar New Year activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Lunar New Year resources for?
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These are written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 7-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Lunar New Year resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 2nd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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