The Great Race Slides The Great Race
The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
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A Big Idea
A long time ago, the Jade Emperor wanted to name the years after animals.
"Let's have a race!" he said. "The first 12 animals to cross the river will win!"
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Ready, Set, GO!
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Rat
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Ox
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Tiger
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Rabbit
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Dragon
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Snake
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Horse
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Goat
The Big River
The water was cold and the river was wide.
The animals had to swim across to reach the finish line!
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Strong Ox
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Clever Rat
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1st
The Winner!
The clever Rat hitched a ride on the Ox's back.
Just as they reached the shore, the Rat jumped ahead!
The Winners
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2nd
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1st
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3rd
The Whole Family
One by one, all 12 animals finished the race.
The Pig was the very last one!
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Great Race Sequencing Activity Race to the Finish
Who finished the race first?
Name:
Date:
Cut out the animals at the bottom. Paste the 1st, 2nd, and Last animals in their winning spots!
GLUE
1st
GLUE
2nd
GLUE
Last
🐖 Pig
🐅 Tiger
🐀 Rat
🐂 Ox
Rat and Ox Movement Slides Rat & Ox
Small & Quick vs. Big & Strong
🐀 CLEVER
🐂 STRONG
Meet the Rat
Very Fast
Very Small
Very Clever
"I may be small, but I am smart!"
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Action Time!
The Tiny Scurry
Make your fingers into tiny feet. Scurry them across your desk or floor super fast!
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Meet the Ox
Slow and Steady
Big and Tall
Very Strong
"I am strong enough to carry my friends!"
Action Time!
The Heavy Stomp
Stand up and take BIG, HEAVY steps. Stomp slowly across the room!
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Better Together
Ox's Strength
The Ox carried the Rat across the river.
Rat's Cleverness
The Rat knew exactly where to jump!
Teamwork Wins!
Movement Comparison Worksheet 🐀
Small or Strong?
Zodiac Traits Activity
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Name:
Look at the pictures. Circle the Rat if the word describes him. Circle the Ox if the word describes him!
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SMALL
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STRONG
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QUICK
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BIG
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Draw your favorite animal from the race here:
Dragon and Tiger Slides Dragons & Tigers
Lucky Friends and Brave Guardians
🐉 LUCKY DRAGON
🐅 BRAVE TIGER
Friendly Dragons
In China, dragons are lucky and helpful.
They help the rain fall and keep people safe. They are not scary monsters!
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Brave Guardians
The Tiger is the king of all animals.
Tigers are strong and very brave. They protect children and bring good luck!
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The Dragon Dance
People carry a long dragon on poles and dance to celebrate! It brings luck to everyone.
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Can you dance like a dragon?
Let's Create!
We are making Dragon Masks!
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Color it red!
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Add some glitter!
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Wear it with pride!
Dragon Mask Project Guide Lucky Dragon Mask
Decorate your helpful dragon friend!
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What to do:
Color your dragon (Red is lucky!)
Carefully cut out the mask.
Ask a teacher to help with the eyes.
Attach a craft stick or string!
Decorations:
Add glitter, feathers, or red and gold streamers to make your dragon dance!
CUT
CUT
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CUT ALONG THE DASHED LINE
Artist Name:
My Zodiac Year Slides Finding My Animal
Which Animal Year Are You?
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A Special Year
In China, every single year has a special animal.
The animal of the year you were born in tells a story about YOU!
2020
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2021
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2022
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2023
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Born in 2020?
CLEVER
You are a Rat! You are quick-thinking and very smart at solving puzzles.
Born in 2021?
STRONG
You are an Ox! You are reliable and you never give up when things get hard.
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Born in 2022?
BRAVE
You are a Tiger! You are courageous and you love to protect your friends.
Born in 2023?
KIND
You are a Rabbit! You are gentle, quiet, and very good at being a friend.
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I Am Special!
Stand up with your animal group!
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Which animal are you?
My Animal Worksheet My Animal Story
Name:
Look at the animal years. Find the year you were born. Circle your animal!
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2020
Clever Rat
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2021
Strong Ox
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2022
Brave Tiger
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2023
Kind Rabbit
This is ME!
Draw yourself acting like your zodiac animal. Are you scurrying, stomping, or being very brave?
"I am a _______!"
Zodiac Folklore and Movement Sequence • Lesson 4: Finding My Animal
Zodiac Charades Slides Animal Charades
The Silent Zodiac Game
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How to Play
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No Talking!
Use your body and your face, but keep your voice quiet.
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Move Like...
Act like the animal on your secret card.
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Guess!
Friends will try to guess which animal you are.
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Let's Practice!
How does a Monkey move?
Scratch your head
Swing your arms
Hop around
Another One...
How does a Snake move?
Wiggle on the floor
Slide side-to-side
Stick out your tongue
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Ready?
Game On!
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Animal Charade Cards Animal Game Cards
Teacher Resource
How to use:
Cut out these cards. Give one secret card to a student. They must act out the animal without using their voice! The movement hints are for you to whisper to the student if they need help.
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RAT
Teacher Hint:
"Scurry your fingers fast!"
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OX
Teacher Hint:
"Stomp with big, heavy feet."
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TIGER
Teacher Hint:
"Prowl and show your claws."
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RABBIT
Teacher Hint:
"Hop quietly and wiggle ears."
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DRAGON
Teacher Hint:
"Soar high and dance with luck."
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SNAKE
Teacher Hint:
"Wiggle your body on the floor."
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HORSE
Teacher Hint:
"Gallop around the circle."
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GOAT
Teacher Hint:
"Climb up high and tap horns."
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MONKEY
Teacher Hint:
"Scratch and swing your arms."
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ROOSTER
Teacher Hint:
"Flap your wings and stand tall."
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DOG
Teacher Hint:
"Wag your tail and pant quietly."
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PIG
Teacher Hint:
"Snuffle your nose and roll."