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How to use a Parachute in the Chinese Classroom

Young children need lots of activity when learning Chinese. The traditional sit down and drill methods do not work. I have started using a parachute in the Chin... Read More...

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Best Strategies: Build Independent Learners

Build student independence immediately. Have materials in your classroom that students can access when they have completed work. I always print out a number ... Read More...

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Rubric: Interpersonal Communication

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Set up a Shop in the Classroom

Set up a shop in the Chinese language classroom to allow students to practice speaking Chinese. This is a great activity for very young learners. Download Mo... Read More...

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Best Strategies: Routines

Start building routines immediately in the first week of school. Don't just tell students how the classroom will be run, but show them. Model how students will ... Read More...

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Grading – High School Chinese Class

In the first week of school, be sure to explain to students what the grading system for Chinese classes will be. Below are examples of how students will be g... Read More...

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High School – Lesson Plan: Week 1

Use this Lesson Plan for the first week of High School Chinese. The Learning Outcomes for Week 1 include: Why learn Chinese? The map of China Numb... Read More...

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What do you know about China?

This is a great activity for the first few weeks of school. Students need to be able to identify where Chinese is spoken. Show students the video below and then... Read More...

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Baby Shark Song (Family members)

This is a great song to teach family members. Kids love it! Download the Baby Shark Ppt Why not do a craft about Baby Shark? SharkCrown https://... Read More...

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Immersion Explained To Parents

When parents enroll their child in Immersion program, they sometimes are not sure of how or what students will learn. This letter explains to parents the proces... Read More...

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Communication With Parents Strategies

Communication Strategies Personal contact, including conferences, home visits, telephone calls, and curriculum nights or open houses, seems to be the most ef... Read More...

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How Parents Can Help Their Child (Immersion)

Parents are often curious about the Language Immersion program. They may have questions related to how they can help their child, when they don't speak the lang... Read More...

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First Day of School Letter to Parents (Middle School)

It is important to communicate to parents about the child's Chinese learning and progress. Use this short letter to introduce yourself and explain your Chine... Read More...

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Giant Dragon Classroom Display

Make this giant dragon for Chinese New Year, or even to start the new school year. Download the Dragon Head and use paper plates and colored paper to make th... Read More...

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My Learning Goals

At the beginning of the new school year, students will draw their portrait and then plan one goal for their Chinese class. (For example: Improve my pronunciatio... Read More...

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My Goals for the New School Year

At the beginning of the new school year, students will choose their own goals to achieve in Chinese classrooms. Download My Goals For The New School Year act... Read More...

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How To Introduce a Book (Reading Chinese)

Reading a story to students is not sufficient to build effective readers of Chinese. There are 3 steps to introducing a new book to students and each step en... Read More...

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Presentation: The Fundamentals Of Teaching Chinese

When you start out as a teacher of Chinese, what are the important things you need to know? In this presentation, we will explore what to prepare you ... Read More...

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Simple Commands: Robot Game

Download the cue cards for a simple Roleplay. Students will learn sit, stand, dance, etc., and be a robot to take commands from classmates.... Read More...

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