October is Bilingual Child Month, and we’re celebrating with a special gift! Today only (October 3), download our first Chinese word ebook on Amazon for FREE. Click to get your copy, share with friends, and celebrate bilingual learning together. The Mid-Autumn Festival The Mid-Autumn Festival is always a day with a full moon in the sky. In Western culture, some call this day the Moon Festival. For the Chinese, it is the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhōng Qiū Jié
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What is the best way to engage children in exploring world culture? Stories and books! This list highlights 10 wonderful reads for celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. It includes both stories of the festival itself and books about Chinese culture more broadly. Many people wonder about the difference between the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Moon Festival. The term Mid-Autumn Festival, 中秋節 (traditional) | 中秋节 (simplified), is the direct English translation of its formal Chinese name and is commonly used across Chinese communities.
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Meet Confucius to Celebrate Teacher’s Day! Confucius 孔子 (Kǒng zǐ) is the greatest teacher 至聖先師 (TC – Traditional Chinese)| 至圣先师 (SC – Simplified Chinese) in Chinese culture! Confucius wasn’t just a teacher; he was also a sage and philosopher. His teachings are not a religion but a guide on how to learn, be a kind person, and lead others—whether in the family, community or even as a leader of a country. For people who are curious about
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Happy Father’s Day! How does your family celebrate Father’s Day? This is a wonderful opportunity to focus on learning “All About Dad!” You can start a countdown with five things about Dad! I have created literacy-building resources for Father’s Day, and this post comes with audio support! My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me.”-Jim Valvano Happy Father’s Day Activity Printables Here are two Happy Father’s Day printables
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Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 亞裔美國人和太平洋島民傳統月 yǎ yì méi guǒ rén hé tài píng yáng dǎo míng chuán tǒng yuè 亚裔美国人和太平洋岛民传统月 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Join us in celebrating the rich cultures in the Asia Pacific region and support the families passing on their heritage language and culture to their children! Also, for families who are curious and exploring cultures around us. For all the parents and language educators on this
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Chinese Color Words Happy Easter Spring is a fun time to learn or review the Chinese color words! Have you dyed some Easter eggs? How about an Easter egg hunt? Do you know all the colors of the jelly beans? How about making colorful cupcakes or cake pops? Have a fun and sweet time to play with color words and expression this spring! When we dye Easter eggs, we can say the names of each color. What
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Qing Ming Festival for Kids Qing Ming Jie is the Qing Ming Festival. In Chinese, it is Qīng Míng Jié 清明節|清明节. It is also widely known as Tomb-Sweeping Day in the Chinese community. This day always falls on the third lunar month, and on the Western calendar, it is celebrated on April 5. For world cultural exploration, you can compare the similarities and differences between the following world festivals: Qing Ming Jie 清明節 | 清明节 (Qing
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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
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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 Lantern Festival is the day that completes 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 is to challenge people who play the game and see their knowledge of classical Chinese literature. Also, these riddles are like brain teasers.
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