The young Mandarin language learners (1/2 and 3/4) have started to learn a story about using team work to solve a problem that couldn't be done by one person alone. We will work on expressions regarding how to ask for help, and more descriptive vocabulary on people and small animals.
When a story is combined with music, the students show great attention and interest in speaking the language. It will be an important part of our class as well as drawing to show comprehension.
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The Mandarin learners at SK had a culturally heavy week. We learned common colors used in Spring Festival decorations, and ingredients of different snacks that are popular during celebration.
The 7/8 graders made a pastry with dates. They would try making it again at home with more sugar (白糖) added. The 3/4 and 5/6 graders made 冰糖葫芦, an attractive fruit snack on a bamboo skewer. I will add the syrup reciepe to this blog soon. The 1/2 graders made 汤圆(tāng yuán)and they had fun making it from scratch. 祝大家新年快乐! |
AuthorI'm the 1st - 8th Grade Mandarin language and culture teacher at Summers-Knoll School in Ann Arbor, MI. Archives
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