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Shadow Play

Objectives

・Learn about the traditional Chinese art of “Shadow Play”.
・Exploring the connection between light and darkness.
・Gain an understanding and appreciation for different shadow art performances.

Brief Descriptions

Exploratory activities bring a lot of joy to children. By experiencing different sensory stimuli, they can learn about Chinese culture and the fascinating art of “Shadow Play”. This traditional folk art is a fantastic way to help children understand their heritage, while also cultivating their interest in art and a sense of national pride.
During these activities, children are encouraged to interact with each other through observation, communication, discussion, co-production, and co-performance. This helps promote their language expression ability, creativity, and inquiry skills, which in turn encourages autonomy, independence, and the courage to tackle challenges.

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Paper-cut art

Objectives

・Know the method of paper-cutting and half-folding skills.
・Let children master small muscle control skills.
・Cultivate children to appreciate traditional Chinese art.

Brief Descriptions

Paper-cut art is one of Chinese folk arts. Through paper-cutting activities, let children learn the skills and steps of paper-cutting and origami, such as: the method of folding paper in half, using scissors to cut out simple shapes and the method of uncovering paper, etc. During the process, let the children develop their creativity and use a pair of small hands to cut out their own paper-cut works of art. In the Chinese Culture Exhibition, display children’s paper-cut art works and learn to appreciate the beauty of traditional Chinese paper-cut art.

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Koi Fish Chinese New Year Rice Cake

Objectives

・Learn about the traditional and customary foods during the Lunar New Year.
・Learn the making process of rice cakes.
・Share learning results with your family and enjoy the spirits of traditional festivals.

Brief Descriptions

The Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) marks the beginning of the Chinese lunar calendar and is the most solemn and lively ancient traditional festival among the people. By making Koi Fish Chinese rice cakes, children can understand the symbolic meaning behind them and deepen their understanding of traditional food. The teacher demonstrated the basic steps of making rice cakes, and the children made their own koi fish rice cakes. Once finished, the children were encouraged to take them home and share with their families. Through this activity, children can experience the joy of preparing food, learn the traditional methods of making festival food, and play a significant role in preserving and inheriting our cultural heritage.

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Let‘s knit the Auspicious Knot

Objectives

・To understand that the Auspicious Knot is a traditional Chinese handicraft.
・To learn to knit Auspicious Knot.
・To develop interests in traditional Chinese handicrafts.

Brief Descriptions

During the presentation of traditional Knots, the teacher and children discuss the characteristics of knots after observation and explorations, such as ways to knit a knot or the matching of accessories and knots.
First, to show pictures of traditional costumes to guide children to consider why ancient people wore knots, and to share the meaning and the use of making knots. Finally, children learn to knit an Auspicious Knot and decorate the knot with beads, thus, cultivating children’s interest in Chinese culture.

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