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Easy Turkey Craft with Recycled Paper Rolls: Multilingual Thanksgiving Activity

By Betty
November 10, 2020

Looking for an easy, last-minute Thanksgiving activity? This paper roll turkey craft is great for busy multilingual families. Discuss what you are thankful for in all languages!

9 Easy Chinese Pumpkin Activities Your Kids Can Do Today!

By Betty
November 4, 2020

Help your kids celebrate Thanksgiving and learn Chinese language with fun, low-prep, hands-on activities and printable coloring book!

DIY Miniature Cardboard Playground for Playful Language Learning

By Betty
July 13, 2020

My kids and I had fun building this DIY cardboard playground! The project boosted language and creativity! Instructions and Chinese translations here.

DIY Catapult Reading Game with Cardboard Sight Word Board!

By Betty
May 3, 2020

This DIY Catapult Chinese sight word game is my kids' new favorite learning toy! The science of the classic catapult craft is mixed with fun reading practice!

20+ Chinese Learning Activities with Cardboard Rolls!

By Betty
May 2, 2020

Everybody has cardboard rolls, but most of us don't have much time. The good news is that Chinese learning activities can be set up quickly with free, recycled paper towel or toilet paper tubes!

DIY Montessori Spindle Box with Recycled Cardboard Paper Rolls! (VIDEO)

By Betty
April 30, 2020

The Montessori spindle box teaches the concept of zero, number sequence, and one-to-one correspondence. Here's how to DIY this important math resource!

DIY Cardboard Roll Projector Word Shadow Show!

By Betty
April 24, 2020

Eco-friendly way to learn Chinese characters with a DIY cardboard roll projector! This activity is easy to prepare with materials you have at home!

Earth Day Recycling Activities, Books, Videos in Chinese and English!

By Betty
April 22, 2020

These Earth Day activities, books, and videos help with learning about reducing, reusing, and recycling in Chinese and English!

3 Cardboard Cross Craft Decorations for Easter

By Betty
April 6, 2020

Cardboard crosses can be decorated with washi tape, yarn, and scrap paper for Easter! Both kids and parents can enjoy this easy activity together!

3 Easy Cardboard Easter Egg Crafts for Kids!

By Betty
April 4, 2020

Cardboard Easter Egg crafts are easy and fun decorations to make for the most important Christian holiday! This recycled activity is great for all kids!

DIY Cardboard Valentine’s Day Card Shop!

By Betty
February 9, 2020

My kids are having a blast playing and learning with our DIY cardboard Valentine's Day card shop! Free printable decorations and simple instructions here!

DIY Cardboard Chinese Lunar New Year Market for Kids

By Betty
January 29, 2020

My kids are loving our cardboard Chinese New Year market decorated with red envelopes, lanterns, and firecracker crafts! Here are the details!

Best 20 Chinese New Year Activities and Crafts for Home and School!

By Betty
January 7, 2020

Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) marks the start a new Zodiac year. Here are 20+ engaging Chinese New Year activities to ring in the new lunar year!

The Fall of Freddie the Leaf 一片叶子落下来 Book Review & Activities

By Betty
November 20, 2019

一片叶子落下来 Fall of Freddie the Leaf is a metaphorical story about life. It's a must-have for all ages, and we suggest activities that encourage discussion.

Cardboard Dinosaur – Recycled Craft DIY Toy for Kids!

By Betty
October 28, 2019

Do your kids love dinosaurs? Surprise them with a recycled cardboard dinosaur craft which makes for a great decoration for kids' room and birthday party!

DIY Mouth Puzzle & Coloring Sheet – VIDEO + Free Printable (Chinese, Korean, English)

By Betty
July 6, 2019

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!