It is important as teachers to continually be reflecting on best practices and adapting our teaching style to the needs of our students.
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It is very common to have a mixed ability class of students. Some may be native speakers, others may have learned Chinese for a short time, and some students ma... Read More...
What are Work Stations?
Work Stations are sets of activities prepared by the teacher and set up in different areas of the room. Groups of students rotate aroun... Read More...
I start Chinglish writing in the first week. Students can use English and Chinese characters to write in a Journal. This breaks down barriers to writing charact... Read More...
I use a method called 'Look, Cover, Write, Check' to teach students how to write characters.
I do not use grids or memorization. After students explore the s... Read More...
In Week 4 of the Preschool / After-school sessions, students will:
Learn parts of the body
Sing 'Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' song
Sing 'Happy Bir... Read More...
This is the 3rd week of a Preschool/After-school group. Ages are 18 months to 5 years old. Some resources can be modified for older students.
I guide students ... Read More...
Download our Classroom Rules or use them as a starting point to discuss what rules you and your students need in order for learning and teaching to take place i... Read More...
I don't like the use of drill in learning the Chinese language. I never ask my students to repeat words after me. Deeper learning can be gained through interact... Read More...
Download the Momo Song Ppt. I demonstrate the actions first with the video and then show the Ppt and explain what actions are needed. This is a very popular son... Read More...
This is a great activity for older students. After viewing the Mid-Autumn Festival Ppt and learning about the customs of this event, students will write a lette... Read More...
Download the Mini booklet for students. Contents include:
Recipe for Moon Cakes
Story and history of the Mid-Autumn Festival
Writing sheets - 月,中秋节
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Download the Let's go to the Restaurant Ppt
Use these images to create your own Restaurant menu - hamburger, cake, water, pizza, milk, fried rice,
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Picture Talks are a great way to encourage students to talk. Each Picture Talk pack includes a photo and a brainstorming worksheet for students.
The workshee... Read More...
Every month I assign Talk Partners for my students. A Talk Partner is another student who supports and responds during free-talk time. Students have the same Ta... Read More...