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DIY Miniature Cardboard Playground for Playful Language Learning

DIY Miniature Cardboard Playground for Playful Language Learning

By Betty
July 13, 2020

My kids and I had fun building this DIY cardboard playground! The project boosted language and creativity! Instructions and Chinese translations here.
DIY Cardboard Roll Projector Word Shadow Show!

DIY Cardboard Roll Projector Word Shadow Show!

By Betty
April 24, 2020

Eco-friendly way to learn Chinese characters with a DIY cardboard roll projector! This activity is easy to prepare with materials you have at home!
3 Fun Ways to Teach Chinese Characters 高山 with DIY Mountains (Printable)

3 Fun Ways to Teach Chinese Characters 高山 with DIY Mountains (Printable)

By Betty
September 1, 2019

Teach Chinese characters 高 and 山 with a DIY mini golf course, animal exploration, and driving maze! Free printable with Chinese characters 高山 in large font.
Sidewalk Chalk Activities: 12 Fun Ways to Play and Learn Chinese!

Sidewalk Chalk Activities: 12 Fun Ways to Play and Learn Chinese!

By Betty
July 17, 2019

Sidewalk chalk activities are versatile and fun for all ages. Take kids outdoors to learn Chinese through these 12 interactive games!
Water Painting Chalk Raindrops – Sight Word Activity

Water Painting Chalk Raindrops – Sight Word Activity

By Betty
June 14, 2018

Water painting is a fun outdoor activity for learning sight words, such as Chinese characters! To review words related to rain, my daughter traced each character in chalk raindrops with a wet paintbrush.
Jumping on Footprints to Learn Left Versus Right!

Jumping on Footprints to Learn Left Versus Right!

By Betty
November 14, 2017

A fun and easy way to teach 左 (left) versus 右 (right) - jumping on footprints! All you need is chalk and kids who love to play and jump!
跳房子 汉字 Han Zi / Chinese Hopscotch

跳房子 汉字 Han Zi / Chinese Hopscotch

By Betty
October 10, 2017

跳房子 (tiàofángzi / hopscotch) is one of my favorite ways to sneak in character reinforcement outdoors! All you need is chalk and kids who love to jump around - it's really a win-win for everybody!
Interactive Chinese Reading Ball

Interactive Chinese Reading Ball

By Betty
October 5, 2017

Fill a sensory ball with colorful paper with sentences from a favorite book. Pull out each sentence one by one or shake and throw the ball and practice reading the sentence that comes out!
Bilingual Shape Jumping!  Fun Outdoor Chinese and English Learning! (VIDEO)

Bilingual Shape Jumping! Fun Outdoor Chinese and English Learning! (VIDEO)

By Betty
September 1, 2017

A simple outdoor activity that teaches shape names while encouraging exercise and creativity!
Sight Word Soccer – Reading Practice for Kids Who Love to Be Outdoors!

Sight Word Soccer – Reading Practice for Kids Who Love to Be Outdoors!

By Betty
July 10, 2017

Chinese Sight Word Soccer was a huge hit with my toddler, and it's a fun learning game for kids (and adults!) of all ages! Great exercise for your body and brain!!!

Dr. Betty Choi CHALK Academy - 2

Hi! I’m Betty, a Chinese-American mom, believer, pediatrician, and writer.  I’m having fun learning Chinese with my children, and I love sharing multilingual resources and teaching tips!  I hope these ideas can help your family or school! Read More…

Where to buy Korean books for children in the United States? Check out these online Korean boostores

Where to Buy Korean Books for Kids in the United States

Review and comparison of cloth masks for kids

Review and Comparison of Cloth Masks for Kids and Adults

How to Make Chinese Firecrackers – Easy Craft for Lunar New Year (VIDEO)

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