Chinese Curriculum – (Grades 1-5)

This PDF is a valuable resource for the start of a new school year. The 8-page document outlines the Mandarin Curriculum for Grade 1-5. This comprehensive an... Read More...

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August-April Curriculum Map (Let’s go to China)

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How to plan an Inquiry Curriculum

An Inquiry learning program is very different to a teacher-centered classroom. A quick and easy way to transform your curriculum into an Inquiry model is to sta... Read More...

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Curriculum Map: Grade 1-5 Outline

Check out our 12 months calendar of themes and activities for students in Grades 1-5. Each month includes a Theme, links to resources on Creative Chinese to ... Read More...

Curriculum Maps

High School Curriculum Map (September-June)

This 12 months Curriculum Map outlines topics, learning outcomes, and activities for assessment. Suitable for Grade 9-12 Chinese class. Download the High Sch... Read More...

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Curriculum Outlines: 1st and 2nd Grade Dual Language

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Curriculum Map – High School

Use this simple curriculum outline for beginner learners in High School. The Map includes: Month Theme Content Assessment Download the Curricul... Read More...

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Theme: Greetings and Introductions (Curriculum map)

This unit of work will introduce students to the Chinese language, and questions: How are you? How old are you? What's your name? Greetings Introducing yo... Read More...

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Theme: Leisure and Hobbies Curriculum Map

Students will: Discuss activities they do in their free time. Describe leisure activities in Chinese-speaking countries.   Download the Curricu... Read More...

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Theme: Using the internet – Curriculum Map

This unit of work is focused on the internet, and is great for High School students. Students will: Explain to people what they do through the Internet. ... Read More...

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Theme: A visit to the doctor – Curriculum Map

This 4 week unit of work is focused on 'A visit to the doctor'. Students will: Identify  body parts Ask for and give information about one’s health. ... Read More...

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Theme: Dining out – Curriculum Map

This is a 6 week unit of work focused on Dining out. Students will: Identify  food and dishes in Chinese cuisine Describe meals Express  preferences and... Read More...

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Theme: Clothing Curriculum Map

Use the Clothing Curriculum Map to plan a 4 week unit of work. Identifying and describe articles of clothing Stating the size and price of clothing Expr... Read More...

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Theme: Careers – Curriculum Plan

The Career Curriculum Plan includes Vocabulary, Learning Outcomes, and suggested activities. Use this Curriculum Plan (4 weeks) to help students explore care... Read More...

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Theme: Travel Curriculum Outline

This Curriculum Outline includes Learning Outcomes, Essential vocabulary, and sentence patterns. Suitable for High School students.   Discussing ... Read More...

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Curriculum Map: 10th and 11th Grade

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Curriculum Outline: 5th Grade

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4th Grade Curriculum Outline

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3rd Grade Curriculum Outline

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2nd Grade – Curriculum Outline

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1st grade – Curriculum Outline

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Reading and Writing: Provocation Pages

At EtonHouse, provocation pages aimed at initiating ideas, imagination are replacing drills that limit self-expression. Gone are the days of filling ... Read More...

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Beginner Chinese (3-8)

Suggested Lessons for Beginner Students Week 1 https://www.creativechinese.com/first-week-lesson-plans/ I would begin with a question: What do you know abo... Read More...

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Project-Based Learning: Driving Questions

Check out these examples of Driving Questions for your Chinese curriculum. Download Driving Questions... Read More...

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How Do You Write An Open Question? (PBL)

An easy way to turn your curriculum around and use Project-Based Learning is to create Driving Questions. These Questions drive learning and create problems tha... Read More...

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Distance Immersion Program: Teachers

Teachers Do you have a student who would benefit from extra tutoring? The Distance Immersion Program provides personalized lessons that support and challeng... Read More...

Distance Immersion

What Is the Distance Immersion Program?

Teachers Do you have a student who would benefit from extra tutoring? The Distance Immersion Program provides personalized lessons that support and challenge s... Read More...

Distance Immersion

Distance Immersion Program

  Teachers Do you have a student who would benefit from extra tutoring? The Distance Immersion Program provides personalized lessons that support and cha... Read More...

Best Strategies: Memorable Learning

What makes learning memorable? How many times as a teacher have you taught a class of students and you have felt disappointed because they just didn't seem t... Read More...

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Workshop: The Secrets of Writing Characters

Dear Teachers, All teachers of Chinese in the New York /New Jersey area are invited to attend the following workshop on Wednesday, November 14th. Please regist... Read More...

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Communication With Parents Strategies

Communication Strategies Personal contact, including conferences, home visits, telephone calls, and curriculum nights or open houses, seems to be the most ef... Read More...

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Reading: Kindergarten High Frequency Words

Are you planning a Kindergarten Chinese curriculum? Download and print this High Frequency Word list for your students. The characters can be checked off whe... Read More...

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Shaz Lawrence is an experienced Chinese Language teacher trainer and consultant. She has a Bachelor of Education, (University of Adelaide, Australia) Masters in... Read More...

What can you do when you have reluctant learners?

Hang in there! You are half way through the school year and it's been a battle. Some students continue to disrupt the class, others call out, and even some s... Read More...

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Creative Chinese organizes conferences, workshops, training sessions, and e-learning for teachers, school heads, and organizations. A complete list of these, al... Read More...

About

Shaz, the Founder and Lead Content Developer of Creative Chinese, has over 20 years of teaching Chinese experience in Preschool - 12th grade. All the resourc... Read More...