National Geographic Insects – Bilingual Chinese and English Science Books for Kids
National Geographic Insects is a fantastic set of Chinese science books. Realistic illustrations and simple text make this series perfect for kids.
Learning to Get Along Series by Cheri Meiners – Quick Book Review
长大我最棒儿童健康心理与完美人格 Learning to Get Along Series by Cheri J. Meiners is a set of 15 books. The series teaches children about manners and social skills. The illustrations are realistic and the simplified Chinese text is accompanied by pinyin.
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.
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!
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!
Choosing Chinese Books for Babies and Toddlers – Montessori-Friendly Tips and Examples
When choosing books for babies and toddlers, the question we should ask is "What do babies want to see?" No matter what language your family speaks, books that show reality are most useful. This post has evidence-based tips for realistic images plus examples of Montessori-friendly Chinese books.