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The Significance of Dragon in Chinese Culture 龍 • 龙 The Mighty Dragon

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Chinese culture for kids, World Culture for Kids

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The Significance of Dragon in Chinese Culture 龍 • 龙 The Mighty Dragon In Chinese culture, few symbols possess the mighty power and significance of the dragon. This Chinese mythical creature, far from the dragons in Western stories, has a complex array of profound meanings, from imperial authority to auspiciousness and prosperity. Its depiction and reverence in Chinese society and culture offer a fascinating glimpse into the values, beliefs, and historical identity of one of the world’s

Qing Ming Jie Qing Ming Festival Tomb Sweeping Day – Chinese Culture for Kids

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Chinese Culture, Chinese Teaching Resrouces

Chinese Culture Qing Ming Festival | Miss Panda Chinese

Qing Ming Jie Qing Ming Festival Tomb Sweeping Day Qing Ming Jie is Qing Ming Festival – Qīng Míng Jié 清明節|清明节 in Chinese. It is also wildly known as Tomb Sweeping Day in the Chinese community. This day always falls on the third lunar month, the date on the western calendar is April 5. For world culture exploration, you can compare the similarities and differences between the following world festivals: Chinese Qing Ming Jie 清明節 | 清明节

Chinese Women in History – Celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Chinese Culture, Chinese culture for kids

Celebrating Chinese Women in History - Women's History Month

Chinese women in history In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. It’s an opportunity to honor the achievements of Chinese women in history. Some of these female role models left an indelible mark in the world and some keep inspiring us. From diplomatic icons to pioneering scientists to incredible artists, these change-makers have paved the way for us and future generations. Children need to know their stories of resilience, creativity, and

Chinese Lantern Festival Riddles – World Culture for Kids

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

Chinese New Year Lantern Festival Riddles | Miss Panda Chinese

Chinese Lantern Festival is the day that wraps up the 15 days of the Lunar New Year celebration. The finale of the Lunar New Year comes with marvelous lantern displays and a fun riddle game that can be traced to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – CE 25). Why Riddles? The traditional Lantern Festival Riddles are to challenge people who play the game and to see their knowledge of classical Chinese literature. Also, these riddles are like

Celebrate Love and Language Learning This Valentine’s Day

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Bilingual Parenting, Cultural Festivals

Celebrate Love and Language Learning This Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show extra love and appreciation to those closest to our hearts. This year, why not make your celebration even more meaningful by incorporating some learning into your festivities? By combining love and learning, you’ll create a day your kids will hold dearly in their memory. One fantastic way to enjoy and immerse in the target language and culture for children is through

Chinese Lunar New Year Guide – Tradition, Taboos, and Celebration | Chinese Culture for Kids Series

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Chinese Culture, Chinese Festivals

Chinese Lunar New Year of the SNAKE Miss Panda Chinese

Chinese Lunar New Year Guide – Tradition, Taboos, and Celebration 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 the kitchen just before the Lunar New Year arrives. That’s the first memory that floods into my

Celebrate Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2024 #ReadYourWorld

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / multicultural books, Multicultural Children's Book

Multicultural Children’s Book Day is arriving on January 25, 2024! This is the 11th year of this wonderful annual celebration for diverse children’s books and its important mission. Miss Panda Chinese continues to be a co-host and a book reviewer this time to support its mission and the important work this non-profit organization does. On A Mission Read Your World is a non-profit whose mission is to raise awareness about children’s books that celebrate diversity

Celebrate the Holidays with Winter-themed Activities: A Playful Chinese Podcast Companion

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Bilingual Parenting

PLAYFUL CHINESE PODCAST | Happy Holidays

Join me for winter and holiday activities. Here are five hands-on activities for kids aged 3 to 9. As many of the kids enter winter break and the magical holiday season, what better way to spread joy and learning than by combining these activities with the songs, expressions, and stories from the Playful Chinese Podcast’s Holiday episodes? So, let’s dive into a world of creativity, discovery, and festive dun! Holiday Themed Sensorial Play 節日主題感官活動 Jiérì zhǔtí

Happy Hanukkah – World Culture for Kids

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

Happy Hanukkah in two languages, English and Chinese. A Jewish celebration The Hanukkah holiday is more than one day. Hanukkah is known as the wintertime “festival of lights.” What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah is in honor of a victorious battle for religious freedom which happened 2,000 years ago. The Hanukkah holiday lasts eight days. Tradition of Hanukkah Families will place a menorah by the window. Menorah holds candles. It holds eight candles plus one for lighting

Chinese Christmas Jingle Bells Lyrics and Christmas | Bilingual Holiday Season

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

Chinese Christmas Jingle Bells lyrics and Christmas worksheets for kids | Miss Panda Chinese

Chinese Play and Learn features Chinese Christmas Jingle Bells lyrics and fun printable sets during this holiday season! Learning keeps going when kids are on winter break or summer break for holidays! Let’s look at the holiday resources. Make sure you download the Chinese Play & Learn printables I created for the kids! Teach Chinese: Christmas Teaching Resource This winter and holiday Chinese Christmas unit is filled with hands-on activities and playful learning. It includes over