What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Chinese Lunar New Year is coming! It is the most important festival in Chinese culture. Let's read the story "Lunar New Year" by Hannah Eliot (Illustrated by Alina Chau) and find out what people do and how to celebrate at the Spring Festival! This story will tell most of the customs of the Spring Festival, including firecrackers, lion and dragon dancing, the 12 zodiac animals, and so on. After the story, students will do a simple colouring activity, using the template I sent them in the class announcement. They will have 20 minutes to colour the picture they chose. Agenda: Ice-Breaker --- 5 minutes Read Aloud: Lunar New Year --- 10 minutes Activity: New Year's Coloring --- 15 minutes Notice: The template of the colouring activity will have to be printed out IN ADVANCE.
Other Details
Supply List
-Color pens, color pencils, markers, crayons, or any coloring tool.
3 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Queen's University
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🎉 $5 discount applicable to any class.
🎉 Single-use coupon valid for the first class.
🌟 Welcome to Chinese Culture Land 🌟
CCL is an online school dedicated to teaching Mandarin/Cantonese and sharing the richness of Chinese culture with students around the world. We offer personalized 1-on-1 tutoring for all levels, using our specially designed CCL curriculum that makes learning Chinese fun, engaging, and effective—especially for young beginners. Our teaching goes beyond language, with cultural classes that bring traditions, customs, and even pop culture to life. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that language learning should be joyful, meaningful, and deeply connected to culture.
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Miss Chen (Mandarin Teacher):
Hi! I'm Ms. Chen, a Toronto native passionate about teaching. Currently in my fourth year at Queen's University, pursuing a dual degree in Bachelor of Arts Honors and Bachelor of Education. My commitment to education started in high school, volunteering to teach children to read. Since then, I've had diverse experiences, from co-teaching at a private school to leading summer camps and tutoring, all focused on fostering learning.
Ms. Tse (Mandarin & Cantonese Teacher):
Hi, I'm Ms. Tse. A native speaker of Cantonese and Mandarin, I hold a degree in Chinese Language and Literature. Currently pursuing a master's in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, I have over three years of teaching experience in Hong Kong and the US. I aim to immerse students in the Chinese language and culture, bridging cultural gaps. Outside the classroom, I enjoy photography and travel, and I am a cat enthusiast.
Ms. Wang (Mandarin Teacher):
Hi! I was born and raised in Shandong, China, and now live in Ontario. I am a native Mandarin speaker with a BA in French Literature and am currently pursuing a Master of Education at the University of Windsor. Since 2018, I have taught children aged 6-12, specializing in language enlightenment and fostering learning interest. I enjoy teaching Mandarin and Chinese culture, love vampire literature and have two pet fancy rats and a Bichon.
Ms. Mak (Mandarin & Cantonese Teacher):
Hi, I’m Ms. Mak! I was born in China and raised in Hong Kong, and I’m a native speaker of both Cantonese and Mandarin. With over eight years of teaching experience, including seven years as a kindergarten teacher in Hong Kong, I now teach in Toronto and love helping students grow in their Chinese learning journey. I hold a BA in Marketing and a Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy creating engaging, bilingual lessons for kids aged 3–12, and I’ve supported students with different learning needs. Outside the classroom, I love crocheting, crafting, and going for runs to recharge!
Mr. Lee (Mandarin Teacher):
Hi, I’m Mr. Lee! I’m from Taiwan and currently studying Secondary Education at McGill University in Montreal, working toward my Quebec teaching license. My experience includes teaching debate online, running English camps, and doing a teaching placement in a local public school. I believe in student-led learning and love helping students think independently. I’m fluent in both traditional and simplified Chinese, and a huge fan of the show Go Ahead (以家人之名)—watched it over five times!
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 66 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-8
2-8 learners per class