Fenghuang is a well-preserved traditional village in the western Hunan province. Also called the Phoenix Ancient Town, Fenghuang is a fantastic place to visit for a long weekend trip or a stop-by o…
We have been learning about Ancient China in our homeschool. The history of China is so interesting, and the children have really enjoyed learning more about the Chinese culture. In addition to the history of China, we have learnt more about the physical Geography of China, including map work and read some Ancient Chinese legends.
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Lijiang in Yunnan province is one of the best preserved ancient towns in China. Here are the best things to do in this Tea Horse Road town
Did you know that the smooth white paper you write on everyday got its start in Ancient China? Your kids will love this easy paper making activity.
Looking for some inexpensive and fun crafts or activities for your students to learn about Ancient China? I love crafts. I am a crafting junkie. However, between testing, writing, reading, science, social studies, and math… it can be tough to fit it into the curriculum. We have a fairly strict social studies curriculum at my […]
Use StoryboardThat's free activities and lesson plans to view unique cultures. Engage the GRAPES acronym to explore the vivid history of Ancient China.
It all started with a routine trip to the library. We picked up our next book in the Magic Treehouse series, which just happened to be Day of the Dragon Ki
This week, we spend time studying ancient China. It was fun time traveling through the past where one of the earliest civilizations was born. Every dynasty that ruled China, left many contributions, discoveries and inventions. Using this book as our guide, we completed a few projects from each dynasty, from the Bronze Age to the
Explore Ancient China with this fun (and free!) hands-on project, our Ancient China Lapbook.
China is a massive country and you could spend half a lifetime exploring this nation, but I created this 2 week itinerary to be a starting point for traveling in China, ideal for first time visitors looking to hit a few of the major highlights. There are plenty of places In China that are left off of this list (sorry Chengdu!), but hopefully this will give you a good idea of how to structure your 2 weeks in China as a first time traveler.
The most quiet and still of places still echo their history. In the peace and tranquility of a sleepy morning, the remnants of a place's ancient past are like passing shadows. You can imagine the people's feet walking down the same path as your own. You can fathom the centuries of sweat and laughter and
Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times & Middle Ages.. Next stop, Medieval China! Challenge 1: Zheng He’s Treasure Ship Challenge! Zheng He was a Chinese admiral and famous explorer. He led seven voyages around Asia under Yongle’s rule. Yongle wanted to
Discover the best ancient water towns near Shanghai. Find out what to do and top tips for visiting these gorgeous canal towns of China.
Welcome to China – one of my favourite countries on Earth. China is an extremely beautiful and diverse country, and you could spend years travelling around it and still not see everything. I’ve spent over 3 months total backpacking around China, and have learned a lot about the country. In this post, I’ve created an ...
Explore Ancient China with this fun (and free!) hands-on project, our Ancient China Lapbook.
Learn all about China and lots of intesting facts About Chinese culture with these coloring pages! Simply print worksheets!
We have been studying Ancient China this semester. We are using The Story of Ancient China (affiliate link) (see more about that below) as our spine, but also have read selections from the Story of the World (affiliate link) and the Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. This is the packet that I made to go along with some of our readings. These are now included in our 100+ page Ancient China Unit. Recently,...
Enjoy a virtual trip to China with us! Tons of great chinese crafts for kids including Chinese New Year craft ideas like dragon puppets, paper lanterns and more!
Visit the JiuZhaiGou national park in China to see stunning waterfalls, lakes, mountains and rivers in this ancient valley.
We just wrapped up our Ancient China unit study, and it was a blast! I added in a Magic Tree House book to go along with our unit (#14: Day of the Dragon King), and it was a hit with my kids. We loved the story, it was easy to read, and it made learning […]
The Hunan Province of China is not only home to spicy food – it’s also the location of many unbelievably beautiful villages and scenic mountains! From the famous Avatar mountains in Zha…
Explore Ancient China with this fun (and free!) hands-on project, our Ancient China Lapbook.
If you're looking to add Xian City to your China itinerary, check out these 17 best things to do in Xian, including visiting the Terracotta Warriors Museum
China is a massive country and you could spend half a lifetime exploring this nation, but I created this 2 week itinerary to be a starting point for traveling in China, ideal for first time visitors looking to hit a few of the major highlights. There are plenty of places In China that are left off of this list (sorry Chengdu!), but hopefully this will give you a good idea of how to structure your 2 weeks in China as a first time traveler.
Kaiping, China is home to clusters of unique structres called Diaolou. These Diaolou tower of the village and provide an insight into Chinese history.
Explore the lesser known places to visit in China that will make you want to book your trip today-from crystal mountain lakes to busy cities
You know what I love most about third-grade? Learning about Ancient Civilizations! There are a multitude of fun crafts and activities for each one that kids love. Does anyone’s heart not go pitter-patter when kids are stoked to learn every day?!? You can check out my post from last year about my favorite Ancient China […]
Learn more about the Terracotta Army of the first Emperor of China with a picture book and online resources. Perfect for a unit on Ancient China.
This dynamic pagoda art project for middle school students is a great curriculum connection to the ancient cultures of Asia!
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Explore the lesser known places to visit in China that will make you want to book your trip today-from crystal mountain lakes to busy cities
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