Very often learning Chinese characters is structured and uses drill to remember the look of each characters.
Imagination is so underused in the Chinese class... Read More...
Download this personal Word Wall for students to write words they are learning in Chinese class.
Use a manila folder for each student. Students can keep a re... Read More...
Exit slips are one of the easiest ways to obtain information about students' current levels of understanding. Effective lessons commonly end with an activity in... Read More...
Once students learn simple radicals, they can create their own book. Download the 'I can read characters' book below.
'I can read' book
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This PDF file (69 pages) is a presentation for brand new learners of Chinese.
This lesson explains characters, pinyin and tones. It also includes different w... Read More...
Setting up the language classroom
Make the language classroom a place where all languages and cultures are celebrated. For example, make a large poster, po... Read More...
Work Stations allow students to work independently at a station. They are easy to set up and are highly motivational for students.
I usually have the followi... Read More...
Throw away Chinese Writing grids! Start teaching young learners how to think while writing characters. Use this example to create your own L.C.W.C writing grid:... Read More...
At EtonHouse, provocation pages aimed at initiating ideas, imagination are replacing drills that limit self-expression.
Gone are the days of filling ... Read More...
Students will love 'writing' Chinese characters using a large container of colored rice and a paint brush.
Print easy characters for students to copy.
How t... Read More...
Help friends find their way out of the forest to be with their families on Valentine's Day.
Please note: The PDF you download has the URL and password to acc... Read More...
