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6 Easy Washi Tape Christmas Cards That You Can Make with Kids!

By Betty Choi
December 18, 2019

If you need to send a last-minute, personalized Christmas card, you can make beautiful Washi Tape Christmas Cards in 3 easy steps! These are fun for both kids and adults and a great way to encourage kids to practice writing!

10 Chinese Christmas YouTube Videos (Songs and Stories in Mandarin)

By Betty Choi
December 13, 2019

Chinese Christmas YouTube Videos with traditional Christmas carols in easy-to-understand Mandarin Chinese. These videos are great for children and adults learning Chinese!

Christmas Tree Ornaments Counting & Pegging Activity – Free Printable

By Betty Choi
December 5, 2019

This Christmas tree ornament counting activity has free printable templates with Chinese numbers plus Arabic numerals for any language!

Minimalist Modern Advent Calendar for Christmas Countdown

By Betty Choi
November 25, 2019

Our easy-to-DIY modern advent calendar fits our goals of being faith-centered, versatile, educational, and minimalist in style!

15+ Easy, Hands-On Christmas Crafts and Activities for Kids!

By Betty Choi
November 19, 2019

Easy, educational, and inexpensive Christmas crafts and activities for kids! Christmas countdowns, handmade cards, and learning fun for children!

Paper Chain Snowman Christmas Countdown: Chinese, Korean, & Printable

By Betty Choi
November 18, 2019

Snowman paper chain is a simple and fun way to countdown to Christmas! A printable template is included for ease of cutting the paper rings!

12 Bible Verses on Faith and Parenting in English, Chinese, and Korean

By Betty Choi
April 26, 2019

Parenting can be overwhelming, but God can heal all worries. Here are bible verses about faith and parenting in English, Chinese, and Korean!

Christmas Tree Polystyrene Poke – Learn Shapes, Colors, Words, and More!

By Betty Choi
December 15, 2018

Christmas Tree Poke with Polystyrene foam is a fun and festive way to learn shapes, colors, fun motor skills, and new words!

How to DIY Christmas Craft Stick Puzzles

By Betty Choi
December 12, 2018

Christmas craft stick puzzles are an inexpensive way to teach visual discrimination, problem solving, numbers, and reading! My daughter and I have fun making them together! Read more for puzzle examples and DIY tips!

Christmas Salt Writing Tray – Montessori-Inspired Tactile Learning

By Betty Choi
December 11, 2018

Salt writing is an effective and fun way to teach kids how to write! For the month of Christmas, we are having fun with dyed red salt and Christmas bell writing prompts!

Winter Playdough Small World Tray with Sight Word Toothpick Flags!

By Betty Choi
December 9, 2018

Toothpick flags are a fun way to include reading practice while playing! Here are examples of how to teach while playing with playdough small world trays!

Chinese Christmas Book Review: 一个不能没有礼物的日子 (Book + CD)

By Betty Choi
December 3, 2018

一个不能没有礼物的日子 is a touching Chinese Christmas story about a bear family that finds joy in discovering gifts of familiar items. The book comes with a CD and has a wonderful message for children.

Chinese Christmas and Winter Coloring Pages (Simplified and Traditional Chinese)

By Betty Choi
December 1, 2018

Several fun and educational Chinese Christmas coloring pages and Chinese winter coloring sheets for kids! What a festive way for children to learn Chinese!

DIY Modern Christmas Advent Countdown with 25 Colorful Envelopes

By Betty Choi
November 27, 2018

Our family's DIY Advent Countdown has 25 Envelopes for daily Bible verses for a Christ-centered Christmas! My kids' cardboard drawings and sweet messages make it extra special. This Advent calendar is inexpensive and uses recycled materials!

Jesus Is King: Crown Craft & Free Coloring Pages in English, Chinese, Korean

By Betty Choi
April 2, 2018

A faith-centered craft and coloring activity that helps children remember key words about Jesus. The coloring pages are in English, Korean, and Chinese (simplified and traditional). You can use them at home or share them with friends at Sunday School!

Easy-to-DIY Trilingual Craft Stick Ornaments!

By Betty Choi
December 20, 2017

Craft stick trees & snowflakes are fun to make and decorate! Write messages in different languages to spread cheer in the Christmas season!