巧虎 (Qiaohu / Ciaohu) – 10 Reasons to Like This Chinese Program (VIDEO)
巧虎 (Qiaohu) is a popular Chinese show for children. The monthly subscription includes DVDs, workbooks, and toys that encourage Mandarin learning.
4 Fun and Easy Ways to Practice Writing at the Beach!
Rocks, sticks, and shells are great tools for writing practice at the beach! Here are 4 fun ways to practice sensory writing with beach treasures!
磁性拼字拼图 Chinese Characters Magnetic Spelling Game
This educational toy teaches how to build Chinese characters. Kids learn the spatial relationship of the strokes within the traditional writing grid.
7 Easy Ways to Teach Chinese and Korean with Play Dough (VIDEO)
Play dough is a fun, open-ended material that most children love. Here are 7 easy ways to teach Chinese and Korean with play dough!
Human Body Books for Kids in Chinese, English, and Korean
Comparison of various human body books in Chinese, English, and Korean! Some are very engaging and interactive for young children; others should be avoided!
Chinese Father’s Day Cards: Free Printable Necktie Books!
Free printable English and Chinese Father's Day cards! Have fun decorating necktie templates while learning important vocabulary in Chinese!
How to Make and Teach with Bilingual Cardboard Shape Templates
Cardboard shape templates are easy to make. When my children trace them, they learn to read the shape names naturally with frequent exposure!
Multilingual Books for Kids: Meet the Creator of Madeleine Editions
Madeleine Editions is a multilingual, multimedia publisher that specializes in charming Tales in Music for children ages 3-7. Eva Lou, the creator, shares her passion for creating unique eBooks and behind-the-scenes production process.
Hundred Chart – 10+ Fun Teaching Ideas in Chinese, Korean, and English
A Hundred Chart is a versatile tool for teaching math and patterns. Here are more than 10 way to learn math with the Hundred Chart! The free printable is available with English, Chinese, and Korean numbers - perfect for multilingual families!
10+ Ways to Find a Foreign Language Teacher for Your Child
Finding a foreign language teacher for a child can be challenging. Here are 10+ ways to find the right person to teach your child foreign language!
Exploring Nature, Geodes, and Rock Arches with Children
A geode kit is a fun way to learn learn about rocks! Kids will love to watch geodes crack open and explore the inside with great books about rocks!
Clothespin Color Matching with Fine Motor Skills and Word Recognition
Clothespin color matching is one of my daughter's favorite activities at age 3 and 4 years. It's a great way to exercise fine motor skills while practicing Chinese character recognition!
Parts of a Flower Dot Sticker Sight Word Matching Activity
We learned about the parts of a flower with dot stickers! This is a fun, quick, and easy way for kids to memorize sight words related to flower anatomy.
Dragon Boat Festival Printable Chinese Activities for Children
Learn about the 端午节 (Dragon Boat Festival) holiday, including dragon boat races, and sticky rice, with printable activities from Fortune Cookie Mom!
Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 YouTube Videos in Chinese & English
These Dragon Boat Festival YouTube videos show how to celebrate the important Chinese holiday and how to make delicious sticky rice!
DIY Cardboard Car Ramp – Play While Learning Chinese Vehicle Names!
My children had so much fun racing their toy cars on our DIY cardboard car ramp while learning Chinese words! Here's an overview of important vehicle vocabulary and how to make a cardboard car ramp!