Dear Susan,
Making calendars using theme of the chinese Horoscope (12 Chinese animals) proved to be very popular activity both in Mainstream schools and suplimentary schools. In this activity, students will cover the range of topics related with Chinese customes and culture such as numbers (why 8 or 9 are lucky ones), pets(animals), colours( why red is so popular), Chinese festivals(introducing asccociated people/food). Students are encourage to make special marks on Chinese holidays.
There are some very good materials you can find in the Chinese network.
Warm regards,
Dear All Colleagues:
I am currently also teaching a Mandarin Club (6 girls - Year 9, 10 & 11) after school once a week (45 minutes). All my students are very interested in Chinese Culture. I don't think they all want to study another new lesson (Mandarin) again especially after the tiring 9 periods normal school life.
Apart from merely teaching languages, what else activities do you think I can make this club survive lively and successfully?
Yours sincerely
Susan
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