The Japanese also use the same zodiac as the Chinese, and 2013 is the year of the (back water) snake, which is my sign.
I'm not a big believer in astrology but I do find it amusing (especially when it predicts good things for me). As a young girl I was disappointed to be a snake because of the negative connotations, but in Chinese culture, the snake is considered a good omen, a bringer of good luck. The snake represents inquisitiveness and passion. Not bad for a scaly animal with no legs.
I think we'll do a little exploration of all things Chinese this month. Here are a few resources we'll be looking to:
Montessori-inspired Chinese activities
make Chinese lanterns
Chinese zodiac story game
Chinese Zodiac yoga
cook dumplings
make a lap book
make a paper chain snake
make felt fortune cookies
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And you can watch Disney's Mulan, and then learn about the "actual" legendary Hua Mulan, one of the earliest models for feminine equality.
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