Writing is a combination of various abilities of the body, mind, eyes, and brain. Here are some of my favorite pre-writing exercises to get your child started with learning Chinese characters. These pre-writing activities are designed to engage your young Chinese learners and enhance core muscle strength, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills, setting a strong foundation for future writing success.

These Chinese character writing worksheets are designed to help young learners effectively practice reading and writing Chinese characters. Download free sample pages and give them a try today!

This winter, my students delved into the theme “Winter” through reading, writing and science. Our final project? Creating an informational writing piece in Chinese where students become experts and teach the readers all about winter!

When introducing the informational writing unit to my students, I tell them they are going to be EXPERTS on some topics and teach their readers about this topic by using facts that are true. Informational writing is an excellent way to encourage students to explore the world around them and learn from each other.

As Mandarin Chinese immersion schools are getting increasingly popular around the world, Chinese teachers are in need of more research-based and teacher-created resources. Having your students talk to each other in Mandarin Chinese every day may not be a challenging task, but how about getting them to start writing Chinese characters and sentences in Chinese?