Paper Plate Rainbow Fish Craft – Book-Based Literacy Activity (VIDEO)
The Rainbow Fish book is a sweet story about friendship and sharing. This paper plate rainbow fish craft is a fun way to review lessons from the story.
DIY Mouth Puzzle & Coloring Sheet – VIDEO + Free Printable (Chinese, Korean, English)
Simple DIY felt puzzle to learn the parts of the mouth in Chinese, English, & Korean. The free printable template can also be used as a coloring sheet!
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!
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.
爱心树 The Giving Tree in Chinese and English – Review and Book-Based Activity
The Giving Tree is a timeless, poetic story about a generous tree and a growing boy with changing needs and interests. Reading video and learning activity included with this book review.
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf (一片叶子落下来): Book Review & Activity
一片叶子落下来 (The Fall of Freddie the Leaf) is a beautiful, nature-inspired story about friendship and changing seasons in life and death. The simple-appearing picture book has a deeper meaning that children and adults of all ages can appreciate.
Usborne Big Book of Colors (Chinese Version) Plus Color Learning Activities
孩子的彩色启蒙全书 (Usborne Big Book of Colors) is a fun, interactive book that teaches basic colors. Toddlers can enjoy a variety of color learning activities along with the book!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Chinese and Korean) Story Stones Learning Activity
Story stones are a fun way to bring the Very Hungry Caterpillar book to life! Kids learn matching, sequencing, healthy versus unhealthy food, and more!
Cloth Painting with Pipettes: A Fine Motor Science Activity for Kids! (VIDEO)
Pipette painting is a fun process art activity! With different fabrics as the canvas, kids can learn color science while strengthening fine motor skills!
Eric Carle 画一个星星给我 Draw Me a Star – Book Review & Activity!
画一个星星给我 (Draw Me a Star) is a beautiful picture book by Eric Carle. We read this book and then applied what we learned! Both kids had a blast dot painting, and I helped my daughter draw & cut the stars. Every star turned out to be beautiful and unique!
Who Likes Rain? Book Review & Bottle Cap Raindrops Craft! (VIDEO)
谁喜欢雨？(Who Likes Rain?) is a book about rain's playful sounds! A matching activity with recycled bottle cap raindrops is a fun way to review Chinese words!
Rainbow Chameleon Craft and Book Review!
Rainbow Chameleon 变色龙捉迷藏 is an adorable book about a chameleon who is looking for his friend. The interactive tabs and colorful spinning wheels show how the chameleon adapts to its environment during this game of hide and seek! A spinning paper plate chameleon craft also extends the learning fun!
National Geographic Solar System Books in Chinese
National Geographic has two fantastic Solar System books for children in Chinese! 太空百科 is a perfect introduction to Outer Space while 13颗行星 would be a great resource for upper elementary students!
Fish Anatomy Paper Plate Craft – Fun Learning Activity for Kids!
A fun and educational paper plate craft that reinforces fish anatomy: 鱼 (yú / fish), 鳞 (lín / scale), 尾 (wěi / tail), 鳍 (qí / fin), and 目(mù / eye).