Mid-Autumn Festival for Kids: Mooncakes, Lanterns & the Moon

By the end you can

• Say "moon", "mooncake" and "lantern" in Chinese
• Tell the short story of Chang'e and the Moon Rabbit
• Wish your family "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!" in Mandarin

What’s inside

• Day 1: Learn: The Moon Festival · Practice: Moon Words Activity
• Day 2: Learn: Yummy Mooncakes · Practice: Mooncake Activity
• Day 3: Learn: Family Together · Practice: Family Activity
• Day 4: Learn: Bright Lanterns · Practice: Lantern Activity
• Story 1: Chang'e and the Moon Rabbit · Practice: Moon Story Activity
• Day 5: Learn: Big Round Moon · Practice: Round and Big Activity
• Word Cards: Mid-Autumn Word Cards
• Day 6: Learn: Festival Wishes · Practice: Festival Wishes Activity
• Review: Moon Party Review

Who it’s for

Children starting Mandarin, with a grown-up at home or a teacher in class. Grown-ups don't need to speak Chinese to help.

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