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LGBTQIA+ Children’s Books in Chinese

To celebrate Pride Month, I have curated this list of LGBTQIA+ children’s books in Chinese. I hope these books will help us raise LGBTQIA+ awareness and promote equality and inclusivity in the Chinese learning community. Read More

Boba Reward Chart

Got a little boba lover? Reinforce your child’s positive behavior with this boba reward chart. Available in English, Traditional Chinese with Zhuyin, and Simplified Chinese with Pinyin. Download the free printable now. Read More

Sweet Peanut Soup Recipe

With an Instant Pot you can make this dessert in no time! Peanut soup can be enjoyed alone or served with red beans or 湯圓 (tāngyuán). In the summer the cooked peanuts can be used as a topping for shaved ice or 豆花 (dòuhuā). Read More

28 Family-Friendly Chinese Movies to Learn Mandarin

Looking for family-friendly movies you can watch in Mandarin? I’ve got you covered for the next rainy day or family movie night. Your search ends now—here’s a collection of family movies in Chinese for adults, tweens, and younger children to enjoy. Read More

Digital Books from Taiwan Public Library

Looking for a digital library like Epic in Chinese or Raz Kids in Chinese? 兒童文化館 (Ér tóng wén huà guǎn) is an educational website for children that houses the digital books from Taiwan Public Library. All books are in Traditional Chinese with Zhuyin. This is a great FREE educational resource. Read More

Red Envelope Dragon Craft

Make this red envelope dragon out of red envelopes. It’s a fun and beautiful way to decorate your home for this festive holiday and a great way to use up leftover red envelopes. Read More

Double Fish Chinese New Year Decoration

In Chinese culture, fish symbolize an abundance of wealth and good luck. The Chinese character for fish 魚 [yú], has the same pronunciation as 餘, which means abundance or extra. I created this double fish Chinese New Year decoration for my children because they love fish. Read More

26 Chinese Dramas and Shows to Learn Mandarin

Here’s a list of my favorite binge-worthy Mandarin Dramas from Taiwan and China. Watching Mandarin language dramas can help expand your Chinese vocabulary and introduce colloquial terms that you don’t often learn in textbooks or novels. Read More