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Meet the 12 Zodiac Animals
A four-page bilingual starter worksheet for naming, tracing, matching, and talking about the Chinese zodiac together.
- Pages
- 4
- Ages
- 4–8
- Time
- 15–20 min
Choose the paper size you use at home or school. Print at 100%.
What’s inside
Four pages, one gentle first step
The pages are designed to be used aloud and by hand. Start with names, then move into character tracing and a simple matching activity.
12 animal words
Chinese characters, pinyin, and English names in one visual word wall.
Trace and match
Four key characters plus a low-pressure matching activity.
Use-it-today guide
A print setup and a short routine for families or classrooms.
Use together
A 15–20 minute routine
There is no need to finish every page at once. A short, spoken first session is often the best start for bilingual learners.
- 01Choose three animals. Point to each one and say the Chinese word together.
- 02Trace one character slowly with a pencil, following the pale model.
- 03Use the matching section, then ask: Which animal do you like, and why?
Ready for the table
Download the paper size that fits your printer, then learn side by side.