Chinese Women in History – Celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day

Celebrating Chinese Women in History - Women's History Month

Chinese women in history In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. It’s an opportunity to honor the achievements of Chinese women in history. Some of these female role models left an indelible mark in the world and some keep inspiring us. From diplomatic icons to pioneering scientists to incredible artists, these change-makers have paved the way for us and future generations. Children need to know their stories of resilience, creativity, and leadership. Here

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Chinese Lantern Festival Riddles – World Culture for Kids

Chinese New Year Lantern Festival Riddles | Miss Panda Chinese

Chinese Lantern Festival is the day that wraps up the 15 days of the Lunar New Year celebration. The finale of the Lunar New Year comes with marvelous lantern displays and a fun riddle game that can be traced to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – CE 25).   Why Riddles?  The traditional Lantern Festival Riddles are to challenge people who play the game and to see their knowledge of classical Chinese literature. Also, these riddles are like

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Celebrate Love and Language Learning This Valentine’s Day

Celebrate Love and Language Learning

Celebrate Love and Language Learning This Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show extra love and appreciation to those closest to our hearts. This year, why not make your celebration even more meaningful by incorporating some learning into your festivities? By combining love and learning, you’ll create a day your kids will hold dearly in their memory. One fantastic way to enjoy and immerse in the target language and culture for children is through

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Chinese Lunar New Year Guide – Tradition, Taboos, and Celebration | Chinese Culture for Kids Series

Year of the Dragon | Lunar Chinese New Year Guide | Miss Panda Chinese

Chinese Lunar New Year Guide – Tradition, Taboos, and Celebration The year of the DRAGON is arriving on February 10, 2024 Chinese Lunar New Year Guide – Tradition, Taboos, and Celebration “Gong Xi!  Gong Xi!”–The Excitement of Chinese Lunar New Year Chinese Lunar New Year Guide starts here… The fragrance of Mom’s special stew and the “Ten Vegetarian Delights” fill the kitchen just before the Lunar New Year arrives. That’s the first memory that floods into my

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Chinese Laba Festival – Chinese Lunar New Year

Laba Festival | MissPandaChinese.com

Chinese Culture for Kids series features the Chinese Laba Festival Happy Chinese Laba Festival 臘八節。腊八节!  Do you know the Laba Festival is the day that Kicks off the Preparation for the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year? Chinese Laba festival falls on January 18, 2024.  Laba = 臘八。腊八。  臘。腊 La – is the 12th month of the lunar calendar. 八 Ba – is the number 8.  Laba is celebrated on the 8th day of the twelfth

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Celebrate Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2024 #ReadYourWorld

READ YOUR WORLD 2024 POSTER

    Multicultural Children’s Book Day is arriving on January 25, 2024! This is the 11th year of this wonderful annual celebration for diverse children’s books and its important mission. Miss Panda Chinese continues to be a co-host and a book reviewer this time to support its mission and the important work this non-profit organization does. On A Mission Read Your World is a non-profit whose mission is to raise awareness about children’s books that celebrate diversity

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Chinese Winter Festival Dong Zhi Winter Solstice – World Culture for Kids

winter solstice Dong Zhi

Chinese Winter Festival Dong Zhi   Winter Solstice is the most important day among the 24 Chinese solar terms.  There are six Chinese solar terms in each season.  And, you already know the most important festival in every season. There is the Spring Festival for the spring.  Spring Festival is the Lunar New Year.  When the Spring Festival arrives that means the spring is coming.  During the Spring Festival, Chinese people celebrate with the family, enjoy the

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Celebrate the Holidays with Winter-themed Activities: A Playful Chinese Podcast Companion

PLAYFUL CHINESE PODCAST | Happy Holidays

  Join me for winter and holiday activities. Here are five hands-on activities for kids aged 3 to 9. As many of the kids enter winter break and the magical holiday season, what better way to spread joy and learning than by combining these activities with the songs, expressions, and stories from the Playful Chinese Podcast’s Holiday episodes? So, let’s dive into a world of creativity, discovery, and festive dun! Holiday Themed Sensorial Play 節日主題感官活動 Jiérì zhǔtí

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Happy Hanukkah – World Culture for Kids

Happy Hanukkah | misspandachinese.com

Happy Hanukkah in two languages, English and Chinese. A Jewish celebration The Hanukkah holiday is more than one day. Hanukkah is known as the wintertime “festival of lights.” What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah is in honor of a victorious battle for religious freedom which happened 2,000 years ago.  The Hanukkah holiday lasts eight days.     Tradition of Hanukkah Families will place a menorah by the window.  Menorah holds candles.  It holds eight candles plus one for lighting

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Thanksgiving Coloring Activities For Kids Mandarin Chinese Learners

Thanksgiving Coloring Pages - Chinese Kids Activity | MissPandaChinese.com

Thanksgiving coloring pages for young learners!   Children see  leaves change colors.  Then they visit pumpkin patch and pick apples.  They bake at home.  Many prepare and celebrate family togetherness at this time of the year.  Holidays and cultural festivals are always the best time to work on topic-focused projects that lead to learning and expanding vocabulary.   Young learners will enjoy this set of Chinese fall coloring pages.  Kids can use crayons, markers, colored pencils and

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