My kids attended a public school in Taiwan. Read about their experience—the highs, the lows, and whether we’d do it again. Read More
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Taiwan Public School Short-term: Everything You Need to Know
OCAC Nostalgia for Taiwan program offers a chance to experience Taiwanese public schools, immerse in Mandarin language and Taiwanese culture Read More
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Baby Snack Time
Baby Snack Time helps families celebrate and embrace Chinese culture through beautifully designed books, toys, and home goods. The Lunar New Year collection makes bringing the holiday’s traditions into your home easy and sharing them with your little ones. To help you celebrate, enjoy 15% off your entire order with the promo code LUNAR15. Expires February 01, 2025. Read More
Free Year of the Snake Activity Photo Frame
2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake. In Chinese astrology, the zodiac features 12 animals, and each year the animal is paired with one of five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water. The Snake symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and elegance. When combined with the element of Wood, which represents growth, creativity, and vitality, 2025 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
Chinese New Year Books for Kids in Chinese, Bilingual, and English
Learn about the most important holiday of the year with this list of Lunar New Year books. I’ve included our not-so-traditional favorite stories that I hope your children will love too! These books are published in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and bilingual English. Read More
Lunar New Year Traditions New and Old
In this post I share how we celebrate Lunar New Year with traditions new and old! Read More
Lunar New Year Word Search Worksheets
Word search activities are a fun way to improve your child’s Chinese character recognition. Learn Chinese New Year greetings and Lunar New Year vocabulary with this fun and effective worksheet. 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
Have Fun and Explore Lunar New Year Celebrations with Bo & Mei
Make Lunar New Year celebrations even more special with hands-on activities. Create lasting memories while sharing meaningful stories and traditions. Bo & Mei provides an easy way for busy families to reconnect with their roots or discover new traditions while bonding. Their products are designed to make celebrations easier, more festive, and joyful. Exclusive Discount Read More