The fluffy ball is one of my most valuable props in the Chinese language classroom.
Using the fluffy ball at the beginning of the lesson is a great way to en... Read More...
Teacher prepares a paper bag with an object inside. For example..if learning about fruit, place a piece of fruit inside the bag.
Then students have 10 questi... Read More...
This is a simple game for character recognition or vocab. development. Buy a few fly swats ($1-$2 each) Download the Fly swat game template
Write characters ... Read More...
From the first week, I encourage students to speak Chinese. Even if they can only say 你好 or 再见 I introduce a Chinese only Zone.
I display the Chinese only Zo... Read More...
This is the second week of a Preschool/After-school group. Ages are 18 months to 5 years old.
I guide students through each activity included in the presenta... Read More...
This is the first week of a Preschool/After-school group. Ages are 18 months to 5 years old.
I guide students through each activity included in the presentat... Read More...
Before students even begin to write characters with a pencil or pen, I encourage them to try some tactile activities so they can get a feel for the strokes and ... Read More...
The Adopt an Egg project is a great way for students to review parts of the body, colors, descriptions, and daily routines.
Students are given a hard-boiled ... Read More...
A great way to teach fast and slow is to watch the video below. Give students musical instruments or sticks. Students will tap the instruments fast and slow as ... Read More...
Use this idea to make a dragon and also to review numbers 1-10.
Give students colored paper and ask them to trace around a circle until they have 10 circles.... Read More...
