Join Quiao Hu to dance and say the lucky Lunar New Year expressions. What does a girl want to say to her Grandmother each Lunar New Year in Chinese? What can happen to a guest when he joins a traditional Chinese family Lunar New Year reunion dinner?… These videos are fun conversation topics about language and culture. You can download the Word List. Bonus: Make sure you also download the Coloring pages for the Year of the
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Kitchen God and the Preparation for the Lunar New Year Do you know there is a date to Send Off the Gods in Chinese culture? It is the 24th day of the 12th lunar month each year. In 2025, this day will be on January 23rd. Why is this an important day? What do people do? Let’s find out! Who Is KITCHEN GOD Kitchen God is zào shén 灶神. He is also known as the Stove
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Chinese Lunar New Year Guide – Tradition, Taboos, and Celebration | Chinese Culture for Kids Series *Free Year of the Snake coloring pages in More Resources section! The year of the SNAKE is arriving on January 29, 2025 Chinese Lunar New Year Guide – Tradition, Taboos, and Celebration “Gong Xi! Gong Xi!”–The Excitement of Chinese Lunar New Year Chinese Lunar New Year Guide starts here… The fragrance of Mom’s special stew and the “Ten Vegetarian Delights” fill
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Martin Luther King A Poem | Chinese Through Story Before we start, think about this name. Who is Martin Luther King Jr.? What are the words associated with him? Have you read any stories about Dr. King? Your task after reading this short Chinese poem is to share one Chinese word to describe Dr. King. You may want to read more stories in the Chinese Through Story series. This poem is in Miss Panda Chinese Teaching Printable
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Chinese Culture for Kids series features the Chinese Laba Festival Happy Chinese Laba Festival 臘八節。腊八节! Do you know the Laba Festival is the day that Kicks off the Preparation for the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year? Chinese Laba festival falls on January 7, 2025. Laba = 臘八。腊八。 臘。腊 La – is the 12th month of the lunar calendar. 八 Ba – is the number 8. Laba is celebrated on the 8th day of the twelfth
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Looking for engaging Chinese holiday resources for kids for the winter break? Whether you’re raising heritage learners or introducing Chinese culture to your children, these carefully curated activities will make Chinese language learning joyful and meaningful. Musical Adventures in Chinese Learning The collection of Chinese holiday resources for kids starts with everyone’s favorite – music! Learn “Jingle Bells” in Chinese with our bilingual lyrics that make singing along effortless. The familiar melody helps children naturally connect with
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Making Mandarin Learning Fun: Miss Panda’s Interview on the I’m Learning Mandarin Podcast I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you! I recently had the honor of being interviewed on the I’m Learning Mandarin podcast, hosted by Mischa Wilmers. This podcast is a fantastic resource for adults learning Mandarin, offering practical tips and insights from educators and learners alike. About the Podcast The I’m Learning Mandarin podcast is hosted by Mischa, a Mandarin speaker and educator
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Chinese Winter Festival Dong Zhi Winter Solstice is the most important day among the 24 Chinese solar terms. There are six Chinese solar terms in each season. And, you already know the most important festival in every season. There is the Spring Festival for the spring. Spring Festival is the Lunar New Year. When the Spring Festival arrives that means the spring is coming. During the Spring Festival, Chinese people celebrate with the family, enjoy the
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Music, Tales, and Bilingual Discovery Bilingual children’s book author, board-certified music therapist, and pianist Isabelle Engler joined me on YouTube Live to share her inspiring journey of using music and stories to connect with children. Her work beautifully blends music, language, and culture, helping families grow in meaningful ways. Let’s explore the highlights from our delightful conversation! Watch the Interview with Isabelle Engler Discover Isabelle’s inspiring journey in her own words. Watch the full interview below: The
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Basic Chinese Tones in Mandarin Chinese. Is it important? YES! Introduction to the Basic Chinese series: How can I introduce the Chinese language to my child? Is it possible to share Chinese with my child if I don’t speak the language, and I am a non-native speaker? Yes, it is possible! In this Basic Chinese series, I will give you a simple introduction to the Chinese language, and Chinese characters, and I will show you how
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