Favorite Toys/Games Archives • CHALK Academy

10+ Educational Easter Egg Games – Reading and Math Fun for All Ages!

April 15, 2019

My daughter has a blast hiding Easter eggs and running around with educational Easter Egg games that encourage, reading, writing, and math! Kids of all ages can play and learn with these 10+ ideas!

10+ Ways to Learn with a Wooden Montessori Hundred Board

March 14, 2019

The Hundred Board is one of the most versatile learning toys that we own! My kids have so much fun counting, sorting, and reviewing basic math! Here are 10+ ways that you can teach and have fun with your kids.

Chinese Stroke Order Puzzle Set

March 3, 2019

My kids are having fun with this Chinese stroke order puzzle which offers many versatile hands-on learning opportunities. Good news: we are giving away 1 Chinese stroke order learning set to one lucky winner!!!

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

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!

磁性拼字拼图 Chinese Characters Magnetic Spelling Puzzle

January 14, 2019

This educational toy teaches how to build Chinese characters. Kids learn the spatial relationship of the strokes within the traditional writing grid.

10 Best Open-Ended Toys That Promote Creativity and Learning

November 23, 2018

The best open-ended toys encourage exploration, creativity, and critical thinking in kids of all ages. Share this list of top 10 toys with your family and friends!

Ultimate Chinese Gift Guide for Kids: Cultural, Educational, & Fun Toys

November 22, 2018

Chinese holiday gift guide with Chinese toys, music, movies, clothing, & educational resources. These gifts help create a home environment for Chinese learning!

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

November 8, 2018

Exploring the history of 地书 (ground calligraphy) and discovering the magic water writing cloth for Chinese calligraphy practice!

19 Dollar Store Favorites: School Supplies and Toys for Kids!

November 4, 2018

The dollar store is a great resource for inexpensive school supplies and toys! Here is a list of our favorite educational finds for kids!

Uncle Goose Chinese Blocks for Playing, Building, and Learning!

September 25, 2018

Uncle Goose Chinese Blocks are beautiful, but are they a must-have toy for your child? Here are pros, cons, and tips on how to use the blocks for playful learning!

Paper Airplanes: Reading Practice Games for Kids!

August 21, 2018

Paper airplanes are fun for reading practice games! Kids can fly paper airplanes to matching words and race each other while reading!

Chinese Play Food: Review of Heartfelt Makan’s Realistic, Non-Plastic Toys!

August 16, 2018

My kids enjoy learning and using their imagination with Chinese play food from HeartFelt Makan. Here's my review of their realistic Chinese play food which offers a taste of culture in a fun way!

Montessori Salt Writing Tray – Fun Sensory Learning for Kids! (VIDEO)

August 3, 2018

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

August 3, 2018

Montessori sandpaper cards are a fun way to learn Chinese stroke order! Tactile input helps with remembering the correct writing order.

Montessori Inspired Educational Toys and Homeschool Materials on Etsy

May 31, 2018

Here is a round-up of our favorite Montessori homeschool materials and educational toys on Etsy! These wood products are for kids age 3 and up.

Parking Lot Craft and Toy Car Matching Activity

March 18, 2018

Grab your kid's toy vehicles for an interactive matching game! Our DIY parking lot craft is a fun, hands-on way to learn Chinese names for taxi, ambulance, garbage truck, fire engine, police car, and school bus!

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