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How to Set Up Sensory Writing Trays with Salt or Sand (Trilingual)

How to Set Up Sensory Writing Trays with Salt or Sand (Trilingual)

By Betty
October 3, 2020

Montessori salt writing tray is a fun and effective way to learn letters. The touch and crunch of the salt helps commit each Chinese stroke to memory!
Montessori Chinese Stroke Order Sandpaper Cards 汉字笔画砂纸板 (Printable)

Montessori Chinese Stroke Order Sandpaper Cards 汉字笔画砂纸板 (Printable)

By Betty
September 10, 2020

Montessori sandpaper cards are a fun way to learn Chinese stroke order! Tactile input helps with remembering the correct writing order.
How A Dictation Journal Improves Speaking, Reading, and Writing (VIDEO)

How A Dictation Journal Improves Speaking, Reading, and Writing (VIDEO)

By Betty
August 6, 2020

A dictation journal is an effective strategy that helps children focus on expressing thoughts clearly while a teacher models proper writing.
9 Fun, Child-Led Chinese Writing Activities for Kids

9 Fun, Child-Led Chinese Writing Activities for Kids

By Betty
April 3, 2020

Tappng into your child's interest and trying relevant Chinese writing activiites can make a world of a difference for learning how to write Chinese!
Handmade Cards for Reading and Writing Practice (English, Chinese, and Korean)

Handmade Cards for Reading and Writing Practice (English, Chinese, and Korean)

By Betty
March 4, 2020

In addition to creativity and family bonding, handmade cards are a wonderful way to practice reading and writing in English, Chinese, and Korean! Here are various ways that we have adapted learning to different stages and ages!
Why Your Child Should Try Copywork for Writing Practice

Why Your Child Should Try Copywork for Writing Practice

By Betty
November 29, 2019

Copywork is a fun, effective, child-led method of practicing writing. This low-stress strategy focuses on penmanship and understanding content.
Happy Birthday Song Lyrics in Chinese + Pinyin (Printable + VIDEO)

Happy Birthday Song Lyrics in Chinese + Pinyin (Printable + VIDEO)

By Betty
July 11, 2019

Learn how to sing Happy Birthday in Mandarin Chinese through a video plus lyrics and worksheets in Chinese, Pinyin, and English!
Chinese 木 Radical Words – Wood Dice and Sensory Writing Game

Chinese 木 Radical Words – Wood Dice and Sensory Writing Game

By Betty
February 24, 2019

A fun and easy activity to review Chinese 木 radical (wood) words! Wood die and slices to reinforce the concept of words related to wood.
Bilingual Tic-Tac-Toe: 4 Ways to Learn with This Game {Free Printable}

Bilingual Tic-Tac-Toe: 4 Ways to Learn with This Game {Free Printable}

By Betty
February 21, 2019

Bilingual tic-tac-toe is a fun game that you can play anywhere! You can easily review many Chinese characters and other languages while playing!
How to Use Puffy Paint to Make Tactile Chinese and Korean Letters!

How to Use Puffy Paint to Make Tactile Chinese and Korean Letters!

By Betty
February 12, 2019

Puffy Paint Letters are a fun and effective way to teach Chinese and Korean words! Here's how to make tactile letters that help kids learn.
Chinese Writing Worksheets – Simplified and Traditional Chinese (Free Printables)

Chinese Writing Worksheets – Simplified and Traditional Chinese (Free Printables)

By Betty
November 24, 2018

Tips for using Chinese writing practice worksheets! Included are free printable basic stroke worksheets plus Sagebooks writing worksheets.
Chinese Calligraphy Practice: Magic Water Writing Cloth and 地书 (VIDEO)

Chinese Calligraphy Practice: Magic Water Writing Cloth and 地书 (VIDEO)

By Betty
November 8, 2018

Exploring the history of 地书 (ground calligraphy) and discovering the magic water writing cloth for Chinese calligraphy practice!
世上只有妈妈好 Mom is the Best in the World Chinese Song Lyrics & Worksheet

世上只有妈妈好 Mom is the Best in the World Chinese Song Lyrics & Worksheet

By Betty
May 4, 2018

世上只有妈妈好 is a beautiful Mother's Day song! Here are free printable lyrics and writing practice worksheets in simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese.

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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