Learn Chinese with these activity pages and include your child’s egg carton art. It’s a great way to spend time together creating art and saving some egg cartons from the trash. You can download the free printables in Simplified or Traditional Chinese. Read More
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Free Chinese Fonts
Google Fonts now has free Chinese fonts. You can use them to create your own worksheets and flashcards. You can even use the fonts for commercial use if you want to resell your creations. Both Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese fonts are available. Just go to Google fonts to get started! Read More
Mango Lassi Boba Recipe
It’s been a rough start to 2020. Even though we are cooped up inside doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy one of our favorite treats. The kids sure could use a boba break in between all the homeschool worksheets. Here is my mango lassi boba recipe, sure to brighten up your day and bring the sunshine Read More
Online Mandarin Class Comparison
Looking for more ways your child can learn Chinese? There are several companies offering Chinese classes online, but which one is the best? I’ve created an Online Mandarin Class Comparison chart of four companies, Lingo Ace, Lingo Bus, Panda Tree, and Speaking Duck. The good news is all four of these companies offer a free trial. Read More
Chinese Shows on Netflix for Robot Loving Kids
Need some new shows to stream to keep your kids busy? Here’s a list of shows and movies on Netflix in Mandarin for robot loving kids (and action and Transformers). Please check the rating of each show and make sure the content is appropriate for your child. Read More
Printable Book About Germs and Preventing Illness
This winter has been the pits for our family. It seems each holiday or long weekend has been spent cooped up with one of us recovering from the flu or a cold bug. The other day through social media I discovered MIIIA*Mia’s 口罩小衛兵, a printable book about germs and preventing illness by wearing face masks. Read More
Year of the Rat Banner
This morning I awoke to my son asking, “Mommy, can we make something today?” We haven’t been doing as many crafts at home since school started. They bring home tons of artwork each week so on the weekend I try to get them outside instead. This past week we have been making Chinese New Year Read More
Rat Mouse Decoration and Photo Prop
Have fun with this Rat Mouse Decoration tutorial for your Chinese New Year event. They are fun to create and make cute photo props for your Year of the Rat celebration. Supplies grey paper, thinner paper is easier to fold (I used 10 inch square origami paper) red construction paper disposable chopstick, Popsicle stick, or Read More
DIY Chinese New Year Lantern Decorations
Supplies black construction paper red paper (thinner paper is easier to fold. I used red origami paper, 10″ square) ribbon or string red envelope glue scissors Instructions This is an easy craft but since red envelopes come in many sizes, please adjust the measurements based on what you think looks best. For younger children Read More
Last Minute Chinese New Year Outfits 2020
This happens every year… I swear I’m not going to get all crazy about the holiday and then last minute I’m frantically searching for Chinese New Year outfits. Here’s my round-up of budget friendly options for the whole family that you can still order and have delivered in time to look festive at your family Read More