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 The post 5 Must-See Lunar New Year Videos for Culture and Language | Chinese New Year • Spring Festival • Lunar New Year appeared first on Miss Panda Chinese - Mandarin Chine ..read more

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, The post Thanksgiving Coloring Activities For Kids Mandarin Chinese Learners ..read more

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 The post Martin Luther King Jr. Day A Poem | Chinese Through Story appeared first on Miss Panda Chinese - Mandarin Chinese for Children ..read more

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 The post Chinese Holiday Resources for Kids: Celebrat ..read more

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 The post Making Mandarin Learning Fun: Miss Panda’s Interview on the I’m Learning Mandarin Podcast appear ..read more

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 The post Music, Tales, and Bilingual Discovery: An Auth ..read more

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 post Basic Chinese Tones Four Tones Practice with Tone Cards appeared first on Miss Panda Chinese - Mandarin Chinese for Children ..read more

  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 The post Meet Confucius to Celebrate Teacher’s Day appeared first on Miss Panda Chinese - Mandarin Chinese for Children ..read more

The Do’s of Raising bilingual kids Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out. – Robert Collier, author The 8 Do’s of Raising Bilingual Kids !  I focus on the Do’s because this is where the actions are.  Raising bilingual kids needs more than just knowing the target language, learning the target language with your children together, or sending them to a language program.  Ask this question, “How can  I raise my The post The 8 Do’s of Raising Bilingual Kids -Bilingual Parenting appeared first on Miss Panda Chinese - Mandarin Chinese for Children ..read more

Happy Father’s Day! How does your family celebrate Father’s Day? This is a wonderful opportunity to focus on learning “All About Dad!” You can start a countdown with five things about Dad! I have created literacy-building resources for Father’s Day, and this post comes with audio support!   My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me.”-Jim Valvano Happy Father’s Day Activity Printables Here are two Happy Father’s Day printables The post Happy Father’s Day appeared first on Miss Panda Chinese - Mandarin Chinese for Children ..read more