Basic Chinese Tones in Mandarin Chinese. Is it important? YES! Introduction to the Basic Chinese series: How can I introduce the Chinese language to my child? Is it possible to share Chinese with my child if I don’t speak the language, and I am a non-native speaker? Yes, it is possible! In this Basic Chinese series, I will give you a simple introduction to the Chinese language, and Chinese characters, and I will show you how
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Dragon Boat Festival is called ” Duān Wǔ Jié” 端午節(traditional Chinese writing form)|端午节(simplified Chinese writing form). I have written a bilingual story for young readers to explore this magnificent cultural festival in English and Chinese. A special thanks go to my artist friend, Matt Cox. The dragon boat and dragon illustration are gorgeous. You can print them out for coloring activity. Simple with short sentences, this story is filled with cultural information and key expressions that can
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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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Chinese Play and Learn features Chinese Christmas Jingle Bells lyrics and fun printable sets during this holiday season! Learning keeps going when kids are on winter break or summer break for holidays! Let’s look at the holiday resources. Make sure you download the Chinese Play & Learn printables I created for the kids! Teach Chinese: Christmas Teaching Resource This winter and holiday Chinese Christmas unit is filled with hands-on activities and playful learning. It includes over
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Learning Chinese tones with ease! Many parents and adult learners with no Chinese language background ask about how to pronounce Chinese words correctly with different tones when learning Mandarin Chinese with their kids. There are three steps to follow when you are learning Chinese tones. First, relax and smile Trust me, relaxation is the key for adults when we learn to speak a new language. Relax! Deep breath. A smile works like magic and it makes you
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Top Chinese New Year Books and Culture Books for Children Chinese Culture for Kids series features TOP Lunar New Year books for children. Lunar New Year culture books take children to explore Chinese culture beyond the surface. Reading takes kids to learn more about family roles, expectations, manners, family values, and more in Chinese culture. We are hoping you can pick some best books in this multicultural book list, share it with your school and local
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Lucky Dumplings for Chinese New Year! Yes! I hope you can these delicious dumplings at home and enjoy them during the Lunar New Year celebration. Making dumplings for the Spring Festival, a.k.a. Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year is a popular tradition in Chinese families who are from the Nothern part of China. There can be a day dedicated to making the lucky dumplings with all the family members or even with the relatives. It can
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Chinese Halloween Literacy Activities and Resources | Halloween Activities | Chinese Activities for Kids The last quarter of the year is packed with teaching topics that are seasonal, festival, and cultural. The season change is visible. The festivals and celebrations are loved by children big and small. The cultural essence and stories are connecting, inclusive and global. Playing with purpose is the design of each of the resources included here. Literacy building is a part of learning
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Playful Chinese podcast introduces everyday Chinese to family and children. You can listen to Playful Chinese wherever you are. It is a portable learning tool for you, your child and your family. What you learn in every episode is what you can use with your child. Add listening to Playful Chinese podcast to one of your family routines. Listen to it during the commute to school. Start listening an episode during snack time at home. There is
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Time to say good night! Good night 晚安 wǎn ān！ Maria sings Dear Sweetheart lullaby to her daughter every night. Her little girl was hiding behind her and smiling. Dear Sweetheart is a song I wrote for my daughter when she was just a tiny new born baby. When we went home with her this song became a bed time routine. Bed time routine is a good way to wrap up the day with the little ones.
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