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Chinese Holiday Resources for Kids: Celebrate and Learn Together

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Christmas, Learning Resources

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

Making Mandarin Learning Fun: Miss Panda’s Interview on the I’m Learning Mandarin Podcast

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Chinese language, Learning Resources

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

Chinese Winter Festival Dong Zhi Winter Solstice – World Culture for Kids

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Teaching Chinese to Children, World Culture for Kids / 4 Comments

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

Music, Tales, and Bilingual Discovery: An Author Interview with Isabelle Engler

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Bilingual Parenting, Chinese Culture Books for Children

Miss Panda Chinese Author Interview features Isabelle Engler

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

Basic Chinese Tones Four Tones Practice with Tone Cards

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Chinese Teaching Resrouces, Teaching Chinese to Children

Chinese tones practice | Miss Panda Chinese

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

The Beginning of Winter Lì Dōng – One of the 24 Chinese Solar Terms

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Chinese culture for kids

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The Beginning of Winter Lì Dōng – 19th of the 24 Chinese Solar Terms When is Lì Dōng 立冬 On the lunar calendar, the beginning of winter, the 19th of the 24 Chinese Solar Terms is Lì Dōng 立冬. It falls on the 7th or 8th of November. For northern China, the weather is getting colder and people in the southern regions also feel the change of the weather. Tradition What Chinese people eat on the

Thanksgiving Coloring Activities For Kids Mandarin Chinese Learners

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Chinese Teaching Resrouces, Teaching Chinese to Children

Thanksgiving Coloring Pages - Chinese Kids Activity | MissPandaChinese.com

Thanksgiving coloring pages for young learners! Children see leaves change colors. Then they visit the pumpkin patch and pick apples. They bake at home. Many prepare and celebrate family togetherness at this time of the year. Holidays and cultural festivals are always the best time to work on topic-focused projects that lead to learning and expanding vocabulary. Young learners will enjoy this set of Chinese fall coloring pages. Kids can use crayons, markers, colored pencils,

Diwali in Chinese The Festival of Lights in India – World Culture for Kids

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Bilingual Parenting, World Culture for Kids

Diwali | Festival of Lights in India | MissPandaChiense.com

Diwali in Chinese The Festival of Lights in India Diwali is also known as Dipawali. It is the most important and biggest cultural festival of the year to Hindus. This cultural event also extends to the non-Hindu communities, such as Buddhists in India. Diwali is like the Mid Autumn Festival and the Lunar New Year for Chinese. It is also like Thanksgiving and Christmas in the States. What is Diwali in Chinese? Diwali is pái dēng

Halloween in Chinese and Halloween Resources in Chinese

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Chinese Teaching Resrouces, Teaching Chinese to Children

Halloween fun Mandarin Resources | MissPandaChinese.com

Halloween in Chinese and Halloween Resources in Chinese for Kids Halloween is coming! There might be many interesting decorations showing up in your neighborhood. It is a fun time to go out and have some fun in Mandarin! But, at the same time, we need to understand and respect families and children who are not participating this time. Some children are uncomfortable with some of the Halloween decorations, stories, and sound effects out there. It is okay.

Meet Confucius to Celebrate Teacher’s Day

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / AAPI Heritage Resources, Chinese Culture, World Culture for Kids

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Meet Confucius to Celebrate Teacher’s Day! Confucius 孔子 (Kǒng zǐ) is the greatest teacher 至聖先師 (TC – Traditional Chinese)| 至圣先师 (SC – Simplified Chinese) in Chinese culture! Confucius wasn’t just a teacher; he was also a sage and philosopher. His teachings are not a religion but a guide on how to learn, be a kind person, and lead others—whether in the family, community or even as a leader of a country. For people who are curious about