Chinese New Year I Spy is a great counting game for children, Children have to count the correct picture objects and write the correct amount next to the picture. These can be laminated and children can circle the objects as they count. Great to use for Chinese New Year.
The Chinese Number Tracing set enables children to trace numbers 1 to 10 in Mandarin. This is great for children to learn numbers in mandarin by tracing over each character. This activity is great for Lunar New Year celebrations and for those learning about Chinese culture.
The Chinese New Year Posters show how New Year is celebrated. These images show the culture and traditions of Chinese New Year which can be displayed or shown to children during circle time.
This name chant is an action song where a child is called upon to do an "exercise trick". The child called upon stands up and does a shakey, shakey, shakey dance. shakey shakey.
Young children today are growing up in digital contexts which range from devices like computers, tablets, smart televisions and smart watches to the internet and apps for recreation, learning and connection. iPads are among those devices which not only make for fun learning experiences but complement intentional learning in important ways. The following provides the benefits and experience ideas on using Ipads for children.
The Chinese New Year Information Posters provide a brief description of the culture and traditions of the Chinese New Year. These are great to use as a Chinese New Year cultural display within the learning environment.
This simple name chant is a great way to start morning circle time.
Anti-bias experiences support respecting, valuing and embracing diversity as well as fighting prejudice and inequality and celebrating all children in a respectful and inclusive way. The following article provides anti-bias experiences that can be incorporated into the curriculum.
The Interest Area Signs are to be added to the different areas within the learning environment. Interest areas guide play, exploration and discovery which are all used to foster children’s holistic development. Interest areas enable educators to think intentionally about how to organize the space and involve the children to provide accessible materials that engage children and enhance their play experiences.
This is a great game for children to get to know each other and a quick and fun game for children to guess who picked them.
Calming down an angry child is important as it helps to enhance awareness about their feelings and also helps to balance their emotional development. The following article provides 10 strategies to handle an angry child.
