Vietnam Activities for Kids

Fabulous Books with Asian Characters: Chapter Books and Free Verse

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 16:12:59 +0000

These books with Asian characters spread East Asia to Central Asia, to Asian-Americans living in the US. I have recommended these to my ESL students, and to kids with multicultural backgrounds, who identify with the characters who often are going through a balancing act of cultures and trying to fit in with mainstream culture. I...

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Discover Vietnam and Make Vietnamese Bánh Mì (Sandwiches!)

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:59:36 +0000

We’re starting this fall with a continuation of our wonderful series “Around the World in 12 Dishes.” Every month our group chooses a new country, and we learn a bit about the culture and make a typical dish. This month, we’re making Bánh Mì and learning about Vietnam! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! For over a...

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15 Chinese New Year Crafts: Preschool through Elementary

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:50:36 +0000

We’ve rounded up 15 unique Chinese New Year crafts! Learning about how world cultures celebrate is an easy way to introduce different perspectives to kids. If you’re planning a multicultural art lesson, plan it around major holidays and teach a bit of culture. Scroll through these gorgeous pictures, and click on the links or pictures...

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Make a Chinese Zodiac Poster for Lunar New Year

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:53:31 +0000

~ Priscilla Holberton Last year, when I decided I wanted to include information about the Chinese Zodiac in my presentation of Lunar New Year in my son’s pre-K, I searched on the Internet but never found a poster-size illustration. I have been looking again this year to no avail, so I decided to make my own...

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The Mid-Autumn Festival, the Moon Fairy, and Mooncakes

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:06:27 +0000

by: Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett The Origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival or “Zhōng Qiū Jié” (中秋節) is one of China’s most important festivals, and a special time for family get-togethers. Let’s learn more about the Mid-Autumn Festival’s unique legends and traditions- and of course the tasty moon cakes! This post may contain affiliate links. Thank you...

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Make your own (Chewy) Boba Tea from Taiwan

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:21:25 +0000

Boba tea, or “bubble tea,” is a Taiwanese sensational beverage that originated in hot and steamy Taichung, Taiwan tea shops during the 1980s. My friend Grace recently took me on a trip to our local Chinatown to get the ingredients and explain to me how to make this fun drink. I had no idea it was...

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Try this Gorgeous Asian Elephant Craft

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:58:15 +0000

After reading so many books that featured Asian Elephants last week, we decided we needed to do an elephant craft project. First I browsed on-line for elephant images, and found some beautiful hand-embroidered pillow shams and purses. A lot of times the elephants were silver thread or silver sequins, so we decided to use foil....

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Books that Feature Asian Elephants

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:25:01 +0000

Elephants are the largest land animal and can live up to 60 years. There are 2 basic species of elephants: the African elephant (whose ears are larger, look like the continent of Africa!) and Asian elephants (whose ears are smaller, and look like the shape of India!). Asian elephants are an endangered species, with only...

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Warm Up with Phở Gà: Vietnamese Chicken and Noodle Dish

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:43:38 +0000

If you’re looking for a simple pho recipe, you’ve come to the right place… and if you’ve never heard of Vietnamese Pho, be prepared to be impressed. The unique, rich, aromatic broth is what makes this dish so amazing, but this noodle dish is much more than just a soup: it is a hearty bowl...

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A Chinese Gong for Chinese New Year

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:39:11 +0000

~ Daria Hajioannou What is a Chinese gong? It’s a large hanging percussion instrument that you strike with a stick or a beater for a wonderful, loud resonant sound that will definitely make anyone around you sit up and take notice. In ancient China, it’s said that gongs called farmers in from the fields and...

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A Lesson Plan for Chinese New Year w/ Props and Stories

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:41:41 +0000

“Chinese New Year,” as it is known in English, is also known as the more encompassing name “Lunar New Year,” or the “Spring Festival” (春節 in Chinese). Besides China, it is celebrated in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Tibet, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Many countries with large Chinese populations (such as Australia, the...

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Chinese New Year Crafts

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:38:12 +0000

**UPDATE: I have added MORE crafts!!! Click over here for 15 great Chinese New Year Crafts for Kids!**** There are so many great ideas for Chinese New Year crafts! Hands-on crafts help make the celebration come alive to your children. Once your class has discussed the Chinese New Year celebration and the many symbols of the...

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