Happy New Year in Khmer!

 

 

 

Exploring Cambodian Culture



Lesson Plan:
Celebrating Cambodian New Year (K-2)

Discussion Questions

1. Where is Cambodia located?

Maps of Cambodia
Calculate Distance between your school and Cambodia

2. Why are some Cambodian Houses built on stilts?

Cambodia's Climate

How hot is it in Cambodia right now?

Say "Rainy" in Khmer

3. What Cambodian animal really likes the rain?

Geckos!

4. What other kinds of animals live in Cambodia?

Elephants, Monkeys, Tigers, Oxs, and More



5. Do Cambodians eat bugs for lunch?

Yes!

Also, they eat fruits, vegetables,
chicken, fish and rice too!


6. What do the people in Cambodia do for work?

In Rural areas, mostly farmers and fisherman.

Many other jobs in the cities.

7. What does a big city look like in Cambodia?

Here are some photos

8. Do Cambodian Dancers talk with their hands?

From "In my Heart, I'm a Dancer"

9. Who are those men wearing orange robes?

Buddhist Monks - say it in Cambodian

10. What is a Wat?

A temple. Learn about Angkor Wat

11. How do people celebrate Cambodian New Year?

Read all about here

14. How do you say Happy New Year in Khmer?

Click here and repeat!