3rd Grade Chinese Resources

Print & Play! Do you need mindful & engaging activities for the Chinese New Year / Spring Festival? This set of listening sheets would make a great addition to your classroom festivities or a China unit study!

NEW! These special edition listening sheets have 2 new instruments added (pipa, guquin) 1 new animal (dragon,) and students color in Chinese coins for the star rating! Each page also features Chinese clipart for coloring.

Listening Sheets Include: (2 pages per piece)

01. Lan Hua Hua

02. Driving the Mule Team

03. The Flowing Stream

04. Jasmine Flower

05. A Horseherd's Mountain Song

06. When Will the Acacia Bloom?

07. A Single Bamboo Can Easily Bend

08. Leaving Home

Composed by Zhou Long

Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.

Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

More Resources About China and the Chinese Lunar New Year!

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⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year Dragons Music Notes Matching Flashcards! Treble & Bass

⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year Handwriting, January Activities, Spring Festival

⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year Music Notes Matching Flashcard Fun! Spring Festival!

⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year Word Composer! Writing & Spelling Anagram Activity

⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year Zodiac Music Notes Matching Flashcards, Spring Festival

⭐ Chinese Lunar New Year, Classical Music Listening, February, China

► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!

These Who What Where When Why Differentiated Worksheets come with a digital WH question version of the story. Students will read the Chinese New Year-themed short story and then answer the Who What Where When Why guided questions.

In the differentiated worksheets, students have the option to fill in the answers or choose from multiple-choice options. The Google Slides digital version has audio support for questions and answers, multiple-choice answers, and self-checking.

This resource includes:

• 1 Chinese New Year-themed digital short story with guided, self-checking WH questions
• 2 printable version worksheets with two differentiated reading comprehension levels (with answer key)

Common Core State Standards: RL.2.1

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Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these English to Chinese Transport Vehicles ESL Vocabulary Sight Words Flashcards!

Each label takes up 1/15 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 69 cards for a total of 5 pages. Check out the preview to see what it looks like.

Each card features the word in English and Chinese. To help aid meaning, I've included beautiful illustrations and pictures.

These engaging Transport Vehicles flashcards are tailored for both educators and homeschooling parents. These flashcards are a valuable resource for teaching students about different modes of transportation, from cars and buses to boats and planes. Through vibrant illustrations and clear labeling, students can easily grasp the names and functions of various vehicles.

Whether you're a teacher enriching your ESL classroom lessons or a homeschooling parent looking to expand your child's vocabulary knowledge, these flashcards make learning about transportation a captivating journey. Enhance your educational experience by introducing these dynamic flashcards into your curriculum today!

This file updates yearly for FREE to reflect current Chinese New Year's information! Introduce the Chinese New Year to students with these 35 engaging, interactive ELA or social studies/history activities.

Includes:

Directions for use with extensions and modifications

How to make a book instructions

Chinese New Year Information (Facts) Sheet

Year of the Dragon Introduction Poem

Map of China with symbols

Calendar for each day with activities

12 Animals and Traits

What I know/my small group knows/the whole group knows chart

Dragon Traits

Draw dragons and a setting

Chinese New Year Means to Me...

Chinese vs. My New Year

Draw the Year of the Dragon Chinese Symbol

Acrostic Dragon Poem

Free or rhyming poem

Write your own fortune cookie sayings

Hong Bao Day

New Year Celebration Coloring Sheet

Gung Hei Fat Choy translation

Black & White Coloring Images

Extra Resources for more thorough lesson plan

Breakdown of 15 days with meanings and activities:

Day One: Welcome to God's of Earth

Day Two: Birthday of All Rats

Day Three & Four: Respect for Older Family Members

Day Five: Welcoming Wealth

Day Six: Visiting Others

Day Seven: Birthday of Humans/Farmers/Produce

Day Eight: Family Reunion

Day Nine:Offerings to Jade Emperor

Day Ten, Eleven, & Twelve:Invitations to Dinner

Day Thirteen: Cleanse the Human Body

Day Fourteen & Fifteen: Preparations for and Lantern Day

Days 1-15 Activities include:

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Chinese Symbolism

Compare/Contrast

Dinner Party Menu

Fortune Cookies (write your fortunes!)

Goal Setting

Lantern Day

Poems

Party Invitations

Red Envelope Day

Thank You Letter

Word Search with solution

and more...

Learn about Chinese New Year with this everything-you-need to engage students packet.

Reminder: Once purchased, this unit will update yearly to reflect the Chinese New Year's current symbols.

We have created something special which we are very proud of. This lovingly created coloring pages also makes thoughtful winter christmas .. gifts or presents for friends or family.

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This Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year) activity teaches students about the animals in the Chinese zodiac and the years for each one. It's great for young elementary students to see the cycle of the zodiac and also great for young learners to practice their fine motor skills.

✨Take a peek at the preview to get a closer look.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• PDF file
• Zodiac wheel template (it's already started for you with the year of the dragon!)
• Cut & paste zodiac animals with their name and year.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Easily print the resource from your computer.

2. Have the students color each zodiac animal.

3. Students can cut out each triangle.

3. Students glue each zodiac animal in order going backwards after the year of the dragon (2024, 2023, 2022, etc.)

4. Students share their wheel and talk about which zodiac animal they are

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Elementary School Teachers: You'll love this as a resource for your students to practice their fine motor skills while having fun!
• Homeschooling Parents: No need to do worksheet after worksheet. Use this resource to help your child strengthen their fine motor skills.

FEATURES

• Each page is 8.5" x 11", but you can adjust this in your printer settings.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

In addition to printing out this resource, you'll need scissors, crayons, and glue.

Embark on a quarter-long educational adventure with "Folklore Fable Project | Create a Fable and Poster | CCSS - Common Core Aligned" uniquely designed for 2nd graders. This enriching project guides students through the creation of their own fables with embedded morals and rules while introducing them to Chinese language and culture through the creation of wanted posters for their animal characters. This brilliant resource is invaluable for educators because it integrates literacy, social studies, and language learning into a comprehensive and engaging journey.

Why This Project Is Essential:

• Aligns with Common Core Standards: Specifically targets standards in English Language Arts (ELA) for writing, speaking, and listening, as well as introductory foreign language exposure, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

  • W.2.3: Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
  • W.2.5: With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
  • W.2.8: Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
  • RL.2.1: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
  • RL.2.2: Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
  • RL.2.3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
  • RL.2.6: Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters.
  • RL.2.9: Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story from different cultures.

• Encourages Multidisciplinary Learning: Integrates literacy, social studies, and language learning, making education a comprehensive and engaging journey.

• Promotes Cultural Competency: By incorporating elements of Chinese culture, students gain global awareness and appreciation for diversity.

• Supports Critical Thinking and Creativity: The project's emphasis on creating stories with morals helps develop students' ability to think critically about ethical dilemmas and express their solutions creatively.

Project Highlights:

• Idea Development: Begin with brainstorming and mindmapping to help students organize their thoughts and ideas.
• Fable Structure Analysis: Teach students to break a fable into its fundamental parts—characters, settings, problem, and solution.
• Aesop's Fable Study: Analyze "The Lion and the Gnat" by Aesop to understand its structure and moral.
• Engaging Introductions: Use sensory details to write captivating setting descriptions.
• Character Development: Focus on describing physical and personality traits to create vivid, interesting characters.
• Show, Don't Tell: Emphasize the importance of showing rather than telling, letting readers infer details.
• Fable Planning: Guide students through planning their own fable, starting with the moral and building up to characters, setting, problem, and solution.
• Final Draft: Support students in writing their final fable, ensuring it includes all the essential elements.
• Peer Review and Revision: Conclude with peer checking and revising, encouraging students to refine their work based on constructive feedback.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking for a structured, standards-aligned project that guides students through the creative process of fable writing.
• Educators seeking to develop students' narrative writing skills while fostering cultural appreciation and ethical reasoning.
• Classrooms that value comprehensive, step-by-step instruction with opportunities for creativity and peer collaboration.
• Partner with the Fable Writing Workpack, Fable Reading Workpack, Fable Project Overview or Fable Tri-phase Assessment Pack get the discounted bundle here!

"Folklore Fable Project | Create a Fable and Poster | CCSS - Common Core Aligned" prepares students for a globalized world by enriching their learning experiences and fostering a deeper understanding of storytelling, ethics, and cultural diversity. Equip your students with this comprehensive, engaging project and watch them transform into confident, skilled storytellers.

Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these bilingual mathematic symbols.

Each label takes up 1/15 of a page. There are 112 important Math Symbols for a total of 8 pages. Check out the thumbnail and the preview of some pages in the pictures. They each feature the English and the Chinese name of the math symbol in big, bold black letters. To help aid meaning, I've included clear illustrations of the symbols.

The 112 symbols included are: Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction, Equal, Approximately equal, Greater than, Less than, Greater than or equal, Less than or equal, Square brackets, Parentheses, Angle, Right angle, Curly brackets, Plus or minus, Not equal to, Square root, Percent, Infinity, Integral, Sum of, Equivalent to, Implies, For all, Belongs to, Pi, Empty set, Absolute value, Not belong to, Power, Fourth root, Cube Root, Per-mille, Equation, Function...and more

Use these 112 fun and colorful cards to explore math symbols in English and Chinese - use them as flashcards, a bulletin board or wall display, a memory matching game, or the foundation for more difficult practice of your choice like recognizing math symbols and many more.

Complementary resources:

• Classroom Objects English-Chinese Flash Cards.
• Jobs & Occupation English-Chinese Flash Cards.
• Animal Name' Flash Cards English/Chinese.
• Body Parts English/Chinese Flash Cards

The bundle:

• English/Chinese Sight Words Vocabulary Flashcards

Also, I'm open to suggestions about other words to add to this set.

Note: This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.

If you have any requests we can help.

Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these bilingual school vocabulary labels!

Each label takes up 1/15 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 112 words for a total of 8 pages. Check out the preview to see what it looks like. Each card features the word in English and Chinese. To help aid meaning, I've included pictures.

These classroom vocabulary flashcards are perfect for any student new to English or Chinese language learning!

Supplementary Resources:

• Jobs & Occupation English-Chinese Flash Cards.
• Animal Name' Flash Cards English/Chinese.
• Body Parts English/Chinese Flash Cards
• Math Symbols English/Chinese Flash Cards

The bundle:

• English/Chinese Growing Vocabulary Flashcards Bundle

Other languages:

• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/Arabic
• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/Spanish
• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/Russian
• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/French
• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/German
• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/Hebrew
• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/Korean
• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/Vietnamese
• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/Italian
• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/Urdu
• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/Hindi
• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/Japanese
• Classroom vocabulary FlashCards English/Portuguese

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• This product is only to be used by the buyer. It is illegal to share this product in any form (email, printout, etc).
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Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these bilingual Sports List Flashcards.

Each label takes up 1/15 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 67 Sports for a total of 5 pages. Check out the thumbnail and the preview of some pages in the pictures. They each feature the English and the Chinese (simplified) word in big, bold black letters. To help aid meaning, I've included illustrations.

The 67 sports included are: badminton, baseball, archery, volleyball, canoeing, chess, basketball, boxing, cycling, diving, climbing, cricket, golf, gymnastics, fencing, football, horse racing, ice hockey, handball, hockey, kayaking, kiteboarding, judo, karate, netball, paddleboarding, lacrosse, marathon, rafting, rock climbing, paintball, polo, rugby, running, roller skating, rowing, skydiving, snowboarding, skateboarding, skiing, surfing, swimming, softball, squash, tennis, track & field, table tennis, taekwondo, athletics, water polo, triathlon, frisbee, americain football, water skiing, sailing, sprint, breakdancing, darts, bowling, sumo wrestling, paragliding, figure skating, pool, fishing, weight Lifting, motorcycling, riding bmx.

Use these 67 fun and colorful cards to explore different types of sports in English and Chinese languages - use them as flashcards, a bulletin board or wall display, a memory matching game, or the foundation for more difficult practice of your choice like recognizing sports and many more.

Also, I'm open to suggestions about other words to add to this set.

Note: This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.

If you have any requests we can help.

Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these bilingual Body Parts names vocabulary flashcards!

Each label takes up 1/15 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 59 words for a total of 4 pages. Check out the preview to see what it looks like. Each card features the word in English and Chinese. To help aid meaning, I've included high-quality illustrations.

These Body Parts vocabulary flashcards are perfect for any student new to English or Chinese language learning!

Supplementary Resources:

• Classroom Objects English-Chinese Flash Cards.
• Jobs & Occupation English-Chinese Flash Cards.
• Animal Name' Flash Cards English/Chinese
• Math Symbols English/Chinese Flash Cards

The bundle:

• English/Chinese Growing Vocabulary Flashcards Bundle

Be sure to check out my other printables! It is going to help your students or kids Click HERE!

Note:

• This product is only to be used by the buyer. It is illegal to share this product in any form (email, printout, etc).

Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these English to Chinese Transport Vehicles ESL Vocabulary Sight Words Flashcards!

Each label takes up 1/15 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 69 cards for a total of 5 pages. Check out the preview to see what it looks like.

Each card features the word in English and Chinese. To help aid meaning, I've included beautiful illustrations and pictures.

These engaging Transport Vehicles flashcards are tailored for both educators and homeschooling parents. These flashcards are a valuable resource for teaching students about different modes of transportation, from cars and buses to boats and planes. Through vibrant illustrations and clear labeling, students can easily grasp the names and functions of various vehicles.

Whether you're a teacher enriching your ESL classroom lessons or a homeschooling parent looking to expand your child's vocabulary knowledge, these flashcards make learning about transportation a captivating journey. Enhance your educational experience by introducing these dynamic flashcards into your curriculum today!

Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these bilingual jobs and occupations vocabulary labels!

Each flashcard takes up 1/15 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 70 different jobs for a total of 5 pages. Check out the preview to see what it looks like. Each card features the word in English and Chinese. To help aid meaning, I've included high-quality illustrations for each profession.

The flashcards are designed to be visually appealing and easy to use, with clear and legible text and images that help learners to easily connect the name of the job with its corresponding picture. The flashcards cover a wide range of professions, including doctor, lawyer, chef, teacher, engineer, and many more.

Whether you are a teacher looking for a fun and engaging way to teach jobs and occupations vocabulary to your students, or a language learner looking to improve your knowledge of English and Chinese vocabulary related to work and careers, these flashcards are an excellent resource. They are easy to print and use, and can be used both in the classroom and for self-study.

Supplementary Resources:

• Classroom Objects English-Chinese Flash Cards
• Animal Name' Flash Cards English/Chinese
• Body Parts English/Chinese Flash Cards
• Math Symbols English/Chinese Flash Cards

The bundle:

• English/Chinese Growing Vocabulary Flashcards Bundle

Other languages:

• Jobs & Occupations Vocabulary FlashCards English/Russian
• Jobs & Occupations Vocabulary FlashCards English/Spanish
• Jobs & Occupations Vocabulary FlashCards English/Arabic

Be sure to check out my other printables! Definitely, something is going to help your students or kids Click HERE!

Note:

• This product is only to be used by the buyer. It is illegal to share this product in any form (email, printout, etc).

Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these bilingual animal names labels (cards)!

Each label takes up 1/15 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 119 words for a total of 8 pages. Check out the preview to see what it looks like. Each card features the word in English and Chinese. To help aid meaning, I've included beautiful high-resolution illustrations.

These classroom vocabulary flashcards are perfect for any student new to English or Chinese language learning! They will help a lot.

Supplementary Resources:

• Classroom Objects English-Chinese Flash Cards.
• Jobs & Occupation English-Chinese Flash Cards.
• Body Parts English/Chinese Flash Cards
• Math Symbols English/Chinese Flash Cards

The bundle:

• English/Chinese Growing Vocabulary Flashcards Bundle

Other languages:

• Animals Names Flash Cards English/Russian
• Animals Names Flash Cards English/Spanish
• Animals Names Flashcards English/Vietnamese
• Animals Names Flashcards English/French
• Animals Names Flashcards English/Hebrew
• Animals Names Flashcards English/Korean

Be sure to check out my other printables! Definitely, something is going to help your students or kids Click HERE!

Note:

• This product is only to be used by the buyer. It is illegal to share this product in any form (email, printout, etc).
• All clipart is sourced from free clipart sites that state they are commercial-friendly.

Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these bilingual jobs and occupations vocabulary labels!

Each flashcard takes up 1/15 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 70 different jobs for a total of 5 pages. Check out the preview to see what it looks like. Each card features the word in English and Chinese. To help aid meaning, I've included high-quality illustrations for each profession.

The flashcards are designed to be visually appealing and easy to use, with clear and legible text and images that help learners to easily connect the name of the job with its corresponding picture. The flashcards cover a wide range of professions, including doctor, lawyer, chef, teacher, engineer, and many more.

Whether you are a teacher looking for a fun and engaging way to teach jobs and occupations vocabulary to your students, or a language learner looking to improve your knowledge of English and Chinese vocabulary related to work and careers, these flashcards are an excellent resource. They are easy to print and use, and can be used both in the classroom and for self-study.

Supplementary Resources:

• Classroom Objects English-Chinese Flash Cards
• Animal Name' Flash Cards English/Chinese
• Body Parts English/Chinese Flash Cards
• Math Symbols English/Chinese Flash Cards

The bundle:

• English/Chinese Growing Vocabulary Flashcards Bundle

Other languages:

• Jobs & Occupations Vocabulary FlashCards English/Russian
• Jobs & Occupations Vocabulary FlashCards English/Spanish
• Jobs & Occupations Vocabulary FlashCards English/Arabic

Be sure to check out my other printables! Definitely, something is going to help your students or kids Click HERE!

Note:

• This product is only to be used by the buyer. It is illegal to share this product in any form (email, printout, etc).

Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by Considering these Chinese animals' names flashcards!

Each label takes up 1/12 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 118 flashcards for a total of 10 pages (12 cards per page). Check out the preview to see what it looks like. They each feature the Chinese name of the animal and to help aid meaning, I've included beautiful illustrations.

Also, I'm open to suggestions about other words to add to this set.

Note:

• This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.
• All clipart is sourced from free clipart sites that state they are commercial friendly.

Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these bilingual animal names labels (cards)!

Each label takes up 1/15 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 119 words for a total of 8 pages. Check out the preview to see what it looks like. Each card features the word in English and Chinese. To help aid meaning, I've included beautiful high-resolution illustrations.

These classroom vocabulary flashcards are perfect for any student new to English or Chinese language learning! They will help a lot.

Supplementary Resources:

• Classroom Objects English-Chinese Flash Cards.
• Jobs & Occupation English-Chinese Flash Cards.
• Body Parts English/Chinese Flash Cards
• Math Symbols English/Chinese Flash Cards

The bundle:

• English/Chinese Growing Vocabulary Flashcards Bundle

Other languages:

• Animals Names Flash Cards English/Russian
• Animals Names Flash Cards English/Spanish
• Animals Names Flashcards English/Vietnamese
• Animals Names Flashcards English/French
• Animals Names Flashcards English/Hebrew
• Animals Names Flashcards English/Korean

Be sure to check out my other printables! Definitely, something is going to help your students or kids Click HERE!

Note:

• This product is only to be used by the buyer. It is illegal to share this product in any form (email, printout, etc).
• All clipart is sourced from free clipart sites that state they are commercial-friendly.