Inspire some story writing for Chinese New Year with this Year of the Pig story paper. Those born in the Year of the Pig are said to be honest and brave - personality characteristics for the main character, perhaps?
This Year of the Dog story paper is great for inspiring the kids to get writing this Chinese New Year. In the Chinese Zodiac, the dog is the symbol of loyalty and honesty - can the children write a story about someone with these characteristics?
Use this Year of the Rooster story paper as a story prompt or perhaps to write a character description of a person with the characteristics associated with a rooster - or maybe even to record you hopes and dreams for the year.
Did you know that Koi carp like these are particularly valued throughout Asia? In China and Japan, carp are thought to symbolise success, prosperity, courage, longevity and good fortune!