Join us as we travel Around the World with Disney Movies! Explore China’s culture & cuisine through Mulan. We will explore the culture, food, music, art, and famous landmarks of China with crafts and activities. View our companion Mulan Disney Dinner post here.
Explore China
1. Learn More about China
Get to know China through books, videos, and other multi-media resources. Below are some resources our family recommends.
- Learn more about China through engaging multi-media resources from Globetrottin’ Kids.
- National Geographic Kids has a slideshow of photos with interesting facts about China.
- Watch Visit China: Enchanting Land of Contrasts on YouTube from The China Guide
- Enjoy learning 10 Fun Facts About China from Educational Videos for Kids
- Count Your Way Through China by Jim Haskins
- Crouching Tiger by Ying Chang Compestine
- Daisy Comes Home by Jan Brett
- The Emperor and the Kite by Jane Yolen
- The Pet Dragon: A Story about Adventure, Friendship, and Chinese Characters by Christoph Niemann
- Ruby’s Wish by Shirin Yim
- The Story about Ping by Marjorie Flack
- Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China by Ai-Ling Louie
- The Empress and the Silkworm by Lily Toy Hong
- Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
2. Cook some Chinese Food
Try some family friendly recipes from our Mulan Disney Dinner.
3. Learn about Chinese Art
Watch An Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy from Lessons Go Where and then create a beautiful Chinese Calligraphy Art Scroll with Freshly Planted.
Create a Koi Fish Resist Painting with Art Projects for Kids
Paint Bamboo using Chinese Painting Techniques with Mr. Otter Art Studio
Learn about Chinese art with this Chinese Art Slideshare presentation.
4. Experience Chinese Music
Listen to Traditional Chinese Music from Tsubaki Music
Learn about Chinese Musical Instruments with Ma’am Rheina
5. Chinese Crafts & Hands-On Activities
Make your Own Chinese Dragon Puppet with Red Ted Art. Then play Catch the Dragon’s Tail with a group of friends
Make Chinese Lanterns with First Palette
Cherry blossoms are a favorite flower in China and are often featured in Chinese art. Try making your own tissue paper Cherry Blossoms.
Learn About Chinese Culture & Landmarks
Learn about the Great Wall of China with Freeschool. Try making a tasty Great Wall of China model from Rice Krispies. Get instructions from Teach Beside Me.
Learn about Chinese New Year with Homeschool Pop. Then make a Chinese Rattle Drum from Gift of Curiosity.
Learn to say some basic Chinese phrases with Chinese for Us.
Enjoy some Little Passports Montessori-Inspired China Activities from Living Montessori Now.
For more inspiration check out our Delightful Homeschooling
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