Brighten up dull winter days with this colourful resource about Mardi Gras which takes place in many countries around the world prior to the start of Lent. Mardi Gras Presentation This is a fully editable, 55-slide Powerpoint presentation. It focuses on: - the meaning of Mardi Gras - its origins - the different ways countries celebrate Mardi Gras The PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to the Rio Carnival, the New Orleans Carnival, the Nice Carnival, the Belgium Carnival, the Venice Carnival and the Quebec Carnival. The PowerPoint automatically plays Paul Simon's 'Take me to the Mardi Gras' on slide 1 which could be played before the start of an assembly as pupils assemble. Please note that the watermark seen on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you purchase the resource the PowerPoint will be found in the zip file when you download the resource. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. Puzzle Pack This resource contains three differentiated word searches, three differentiated anagram worksheets and a crossword. More Lent and Easter Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a Mardi Gras-themed puzzle pack. The pack includes: - 3 differentiated word searches - 3 differentiated anagram worksheets - 1 crossword You may also be interested in: Mardi Gras Presentation This is a fully editable and informative 55-slide PowerPoint presentation on Mardi Gras which takes place in many countries around the world prior to the start of Lent. The PowerPoint focuses on: - the meaning of Mardi Gras - its origins - the different ways countries celebrate Mardi Gras The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to the Rio Carnival, the New Orleans Carnival, the Nice Carnival, the Belgium Carnival, the Venice Carnival and the Quebec Carnival. The PowerPoint automatically plays Paul Simon's 'Take me to the Mardi Gras' on slide 1 which could be played before the start of an assembly as pupils assemble. Please note that the watermark seen on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you purchase the resource the PowerPoint will be found in the zip file when you download the resource. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Lent and Easter Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an anagram puzzle on Pancake Day / Lent. You may also be interested in: Lent and Easter Puzzle Pack - Set of 11 Differentiated Word Searches, Anagrams and Crosswords This resource contains: - 4 differentiated word searches - 3 differentiated anagram puzzles - 4 differentiated crosswords So, Why Do We have Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? Lent / Easter Presentation This resource contains an informative and fully editable 42-slide PowerPoint presentation on Lent and Easter. It includes all the significant events: - Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day - Maundy Thursday - Maundy money - Palm Sunday - The Last Supper - Judas' Betrayal - Good Friday - The Crucifixion - Easter Sunday - Why we have pancakes - Why we have hot cross buns - Why we have Easter eggs There is a hyperlink to a video on the Easter Story. Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Lent / Easter Presentation and Puzzle Pack For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource includes three different resources. 1.Chinese Take Aways and Additions This resource contains 10 addition and subtraction worksheets using Chinese symbols for numbers. Pupils complete adding and taking away tasks and insert the corresponding Chinese symbol. Tasks include: - addition to 10 - addition to 20 - subtraction from 10 - subtraction from 20 - find the missing numbers - addition and subtraction up to 20 The symbols could be used by pupils to make up their own Chinese sums. 2. Counting and Adding Money - Differentiated Worksheet This resource contains 20 differentiated worksheets on counting and adding money using 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins based on the CNY custom of the giving of 'red envelopes' to children. Pupils count up how much money is in each envelope. - adding coins to the value of 10p -adding coins to the value of 20p -adding coins to the value of 50p -adding coins to the value of £1 -adding coins to the value of £2 -adding coins to the value of £5 3. Chinese New Year Co-Ordinate Game - Zodiac Animal Theme This is a Chinese-themed co-ordinates team game based on the Chinese Zodiac animals. Teams are named after the Chinese numbers for 1-6. Pupils have to locate the animals. Score sheets can be printed off the PowerPoint. You may also be interested in: Chinese New Year Themed Battleships - Coordinates Partner Game Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese New Year Presentation Chinese New Year Quiz More Chinese New Year Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This Chinese New Year Resource pack contains: 1. The Chinese Experience - A Magical Journey Through China. This is a 172-slide PowerPoint slideshow presentation containing powerful images of Chinese culture – landscape, people, customs, arts, flora and fauna accompanied by music. 2. Chinese New Year Presentation - this is a fully editable and informative 80-slide PowerPoint presentation. It contains hyperlinks to animated legends, New Year's Eve firework displays, the Lion Dance, Dragon Dance and the Festival of Lanterns. 3. Chinese New Year Quiz - this is a 36 question quiz presented by two Chinese children. 4. Chinese New Year Fact sheets and comprehensions - this resource contains 10 texts and comprehensions on the Chinese New Year / Spring Festival based on the contents of the PowerPoint. It is a fun way to check understanding and to consolidate learning. 5. Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack - this resource contains a variety of Chinese New Year-themed puzzles and includes two word searches, Chinese riddles, word making activity, crossword and two anagram worksheets. 6. Chinese Riddle Quiz - this is a 30 slide, interactive and fun activity/quiz where the pupils have to solve riddles. 7. Chinese New Year Posters - this resource contains a set of 35 colourful posters, images on white, black, red backgrounds. 8. Inspirational Chinese Proverb Posters 9. Chinese Riddle Worksheets - this resource contains 6 pages of riddles with answers and a template for pupils to make up their own riddles. These resources are appropriate for pupils of all ages and will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social, cultural' learning (SMSC). They will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. More Chinese New Year Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This Easter and Lent resource pack contains an informative and fully editable 42 slide PowerPoint presentation about Lent and Easter and a puzzle pack containing word searches, anagrams and crosswords. The PowerPoint focuses on: Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Maundy Thursday - Maundy money Palm Sunday The Last Supper Judas' Betrayal Good Friday The Crucifixion Easter Sunday Why we have pancakes Why we have hot cross buns Why we have Easter eggs The PowerPoint contains a hyperlink to a video on the Easter Story. The puzzle pack contains 4 differentiated word searches 4 differentiated anagram worksheets 1crossword All the puzzles are Lent and Easter themed and refer to significant events and activities - The Last Supper, pancakes, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday etc. More Easter Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains Lent and Easter puzzle pack of differentiated word searches, anagram puzzles and crosswords. There are 4 differentiated word searches 3 differentiated anagram worksheets 4 differentiated crosswords You may also be interested in: So, Why Do We have Pancakes on Shrove Tueday - Lent / Easter Presentation This resource contains an informative and fully editable 42-slide PowerPoint presentation on Lent and Easter. It focuses on all of the significant events:- Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day Maundy Thursday - Maundy money Palm Sunday The Last Supper Judas' Betrayal Good Friday The Crucifixion Easter Sunday Why we have pancakes Why we have hot cross buns Why we have Easter eggs There is a hyperlink to a video on the Easter Story.< Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate: Lent / Easter Presentation and Puzzle Pack More Lent and Easter Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

The resource contains an informative and fully editable 42 slide PowerPoint presentation on Pancake Day. It is an ideal assembly during February and the Lent and Easter period. It includes all the significant events: - Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day - Maundy Thursday - Maundy money - Palm Sunday - The Last Supper - Judas' Betrayal - Good Friday - The Crucifixion - Easter Sunday - Why we have pancakes - Why we have hot cross buns - Why we have Easter eggs The PowerPoint contains a hyperlink to a video on the Easter story and the key events during the period of Lent and Holy Week. An accompanying Lent / Easter puzzle pack containing crosswords, word searches, anagrams is also available. Click on the link for details. Lent / Easter Puzzle Pack Save money and buy resources at a discounted rate: So Why do We Have Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday Lesson / Assembly Presentation and Activity Pack More Lent and Easter Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Brighten up dull winter days in school with this colourful and informative PowerPoint presentation on Mardi Gras which takes place in many countries around the world prior to the start of Lent. The PowerPoint focuses on: - the meaning of Mardi Gras - its origins - the different ways countries celebrate Mardi Gras The PowerPoint contains 55 slides and has hyperlinks to the Rio Carnival, the New Orleans Carnival, the Nice Carnival, the Belgium Carnival, the Venice Carnival and the Quebec Carnival. The PowerPoint automatically plays Paul Simon's 'Take me to the Mardi Gras' on slide 1 which could be played before the start of an assembly as pupils assemble. Please note that the watermark seen on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you purchase the resource the PowerPoint will be found in the zip file when you download the resource. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Mardi Gras Puzzle Pack - Crosswords, Anagrams, Wordsearches More Lent and Easter Resources Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 - Great For Last Minute Assemblies Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

At the Lantern Festival during the Chinese New Year children write riddles which they attach to their lanterns. This resource is a 30 slide Chinese riddles PowerPoint quiz. It is a fun quiz developing thinking and reasoning skills and thinking outside of the box. You may also be interested in: Chinese New Year Presentation Chinese New Year Quiz Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese New Year Coordinates PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Themed Battleships - Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack Chinese New Year Texts and Comprehension Worksheets Chinese Proverbs - PowerPoint and Posters More Chinese New Year Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This Chinese New Year lantern riddles resource contains 4 pages of riddles with answers and a template for pupils to make up their own riddles. More Chinese New Year Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This PowerPoint slideshow contains 172 slides that create a magical journey through China. The presentation includes a wide variety of inspiring images of Chinese culture – the landscape, the people, the customs, the arts, animals and flowers from Inner Mongolia to the Great Wall of China, from the Panda to sushi. It is accompanied by Chinese music and plays automatically. It also contains a suggestions for use sheet. The show lasts for 15 minutes and is ideal for the Chinese New Year. Suggestions for Use 1. Use for an assembly – let the PowerPoint run, the powerful images speak for themselves. Questions to ask: Which image did you like the best? Was there anything you were surprised by? Would you like to go to China? 2. Use as a stimulus for research Ask the pupils to choose one of the photographs or aspects of the PowerPoint eg Inner Mongolia, Hong Kong, Buddha, Chinese food, The Great Wall of China, etc, and get the pupils to research and complete a project on their chosen topic. 3. Use as a stimulus for creative writing Pupils choose an image and produce some creative writing about it – prose or poetry. They can imagine they are at a certain place and write about the sounds, sights, smells, etc. (The Lantern Festival, The Firework display in Hong Kong. They could write about one of the characters in the PowerPoint – the man on the donkey cart (a day in the life of), a Buddhist monk, a dancer. 4. Use for display The images could be printed off and used for display purposes during the Chinese New Year. The resource will contribute to the pupils' 'Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural' learning. It will help to promote mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. The resource can be found in the zip file when you download it. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Chinese New Year Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

The resource contains eight Chinese New Year themed puzzles and includes: - Two Word Searches - Chinese Riddles - Word Making Activity - Crossword - Three Anagrams More Chinese New Year Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains eleven texts and comprehension worksheets on the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). The information sheets and comprehensions focus on the following aspects of the Chinese New Year: - The Animal Zodiac and Chinese Calendar - New Year's Eve - New Years Day - Door Decorations - Symbols and Customs - The Temple - The Lantern Festival - Red Envelopes - The Lion and Dragon Dance - Chinese Lanterns These resources will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning and help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. More Chinese New Year Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a short quiz on the Chinese New Year. You may also be interested in: Chinese New Year 50 Question Quiz Chinese New Year Themed Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese New Year Coordinates PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Themed Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Presentation - 80 Slides Chinese New Year Lantern Riddles PowerPoint Quiz - What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack - Word Searches, Crossword, Anagrams, Chinese Riddles, Word Making Chinese New Year Information Sheets and Comprehensions Chinese Proverbs - PowerPoint and Posters The Chinese Experience - A Magical Journey Through China Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a PowerPoint presentation and 15 posters on inspirational Chinese proverbs and Chinese quotes. - Use during Chinese New Year - there are 15 proverbs - the Chinese New Year lasts for 15 days. Have a thought for the day discussing the meaning of the proverb and its application in our lives. - Use as a starting point for an assembly exemplifying some of the proverbs with students writing / role play about the proverbs. - Use as a stimulus for creative writing. Students choose a proverb and write a short story in which the proverb features. - Use as a stimulus for drama and role play. - Display the posters. - Use in English as examples of proverbs and idioms You may also be interested in: Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese Animal Zodiac Coordinates PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Animal Zodiac Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Presentation Chinese New Year Lantern Riddles Quiz Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack - Word Searches, Crossword, Anagrams, Chinese Riddles, Word Making Chinese New Year Texts and Comprehensions Thinking of publishing your own resources? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a presentation and a PowerPoint quiz on the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) which lasts for 15 days culminating in the Lantern Festival. Presentation This is a fully editable and informative 80-slide PowerPoint presentation. It could be used for a one-off assembly/lesson or a series of assemblies/ lessons. It contains hyperlinks to animated legends of how the Chinese came to have their calendar, New Year's Eve street firework displays, the Lion and Dragon Dance and the Festival of Lanterns. PowerPoint Quiz This contains 50 questions and is presented by two Chinese children. Both resources focus on the legends, the animal zodiac, the reunion meal, Chinese New Year decorations, fireworks, customs, symbols, preparations, red envelopes, New Year's Eve, - New Year's Day, street celebrations - the Lion and Dragon Dance and the Lantern Festival. These resources will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural' learning (SMSC) and actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese New Year Battleships Team Coordinates PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Themed Battleships - Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack - Word Searches, Crossword, Anagrams, Chinese Riddles, Word Making Chinese New YearTexts and Comprehensions

This is a fully editable, 36 question quiz on the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) which lasts for 15 days culminating in the Lantern Festival. The quiz is presented by two Chinese children. This is a fun way to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' knowledge and understanding of the Chinese New Year. The resource contains links to the animated legends of how the Chinese came to have their calendar, New Year's Eve street firework displays, the Lion and Dragon Dance. the Festival of Lanterns and the story of Nian. The quiz contains questions about: The reunion meal Chinese New Year decorations Fireworks Customs Symbols Preparations Red envelopes New Year's Eve New Year's Day Street Celebrations - the Lion and Dragon Dance The Lantern Festival The quiz is appropriate for pupils of all ages and will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning (SMSC). It will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese New Year Battleships PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Themed Battleships - Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Presentation Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack Chinese New Year Information Sheets and Comprehensions

This is a fully editable and informative70-slide PowerPoint presentation on the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) which lasts for 15 days culminating in the Lantern Festival. It is an ideal resource to use at any time during that 15 day period. The PowerPoint contains hyperlinks to New Year's Eve street firework displays, the Lion and Dragon Dance and the Festival of Lanterns. The PowerPoint focuses on: - The legends - The zodiac - Chinese New Year decorations - The firework - Symbols - Preparations - Red envelopes - New Year's Eve - New Year's Day - Street Celebrations - the Lion and Dragon Dance - The Lantern Festival This resource will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning (SMSC). The PowerPoint will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese New Year Coordinates PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Themed Battleships - Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack Chinese New Year Information Sheets and Comprehensions Chinese Proverbs - PowerPoint and Posters

This resource contains a set of 30 worksheets on counting and adding money using 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins, based on the Chinese New Year custom of parents and grandparents giving children 'red envelopes / red packets' to their children and grandchildren. Pupils count up the money in each envelope. The worksheets can be used for progression or differentiation. - adding coins to the value of 10p - adding coins to the value of 20p -adding coins to the value of 50p -adding coins to the value of £1 -adding coins to the value of £2 -adding coins to the value of £5 - adding coins to the value of £10 You may also be interested in: Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese New Year Coordinates PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Themed Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Maths Addition and Subtraction Chinese New Year Presentation Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack Chinese New Year Texts and Comprehension Worksheets Chinese New Year Quiz Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide