Christmas words children actually want to practice

Some children groan at flashcards. Many of those same children will happily color a gingerbread man, race to find a matching pair, or cut out a snowman and name it in Chinese.

This pack is built for them. It has eight printable Christmas activities for children learning Mandarin. They color, draw, match, write and make, and they say Chinese words all the way through. You print, cut and let them dive in.

Eight activities, one Christmas pack

• 24 Christmas flashcards. Meet the words first. Say them, point to them and play “find it.”
• Color by number. A calm, focused activity. Children follow the numbers and watch a Christmas picture appear.
• Symmetry drawing. Half a Christmas tree. Half a gingerbread man. Children draw the other half, then color the whole picture.
• Color-and-write word book. Color each page, write the word, then cut and put the pages together. The result is a small Chinese book that children made themselves.
• Coloring pages. Easy Christmas pictures for quiet time, early finishers or the end of a busy lesson.
• Christmas cards to color and give. Children make a card for a grandparent, a friend or a teacher. It gives them a real reason to use their Chinese.
• Memory game. One set has pictures only. One set has Chinese characters only. Play with either set, or mix them and match each picture to its Chinese word. It is one game with three levels.
• Christmas figure craft. Cut, build and label a Christmas figure, then put it on the wall or the window.
• A short guide. It tells you how to print the pack and how to use every part, so you always know where to start.

Why it works

Children remember the words they use. In this pack they see a word, say it, color it, write it and play with it, and the activity changes every time. Better still, each one ends with something real: a finished picture, a book of their own, a card to give, a figure for the window.

Use it your way

• At home: try one activity a day for ten to fifteen minutes. Start with the flashcards, then add the games and crafts.
• In the classroom: set up the flashcards and memory game as stations, and hand the coloring pages to early finishers.
• With mixed ages: younger children color and match, while older children write the words and read the Chinese cards.

Whatever your Christmas looks like

Not every family celebrates Christmas, and that’s fine. These are everyday words children meet in shops, books and at school. This pack suits families who celebrate, families who don’t, and classrooms with both. You don’t need to speak Chinese, either. The guide will take you through it.

What you’ll love

• Ready to print, with no prep beyond cutting
• Quiet activities and lively ones in the same pack
• Practice that works for beginners and grows with your child
• Cards and games you can laminate and bring back every December

Recommended age: 3 to 10. Perfect for parents, homeschoolers and Chinese teachers.

How you receive it

This is a digital download, so nothing ships. After purchase, download the PDF files and print at home or at a print shop. For longer-lasting flashcards and memory cards, print on cardstock and laminate before cutting.

License: This purchase includes a license for personal use and use in one classroom. You may print as many copies as you need for your own children or your own students. Please do not share, resell, redistribute or upload the files or printed copies to any website, shared drive or platform, whether free or paid. Need to use these with more than one classroom? Please contact us at hello@Chinese4kids.net.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to speak Chinese to use this pack?

No. Start with the flashcards, say the words with your child and learn together. The included guide shows you how to use each part.

What age is this pack for?

Children from about 3 to 10. Younger children can color, match pictures and say the words. Older children can write the words, read the Chinese cards and make the book.

Do we need to celebrate Christmas to use it?

No. Children meet these words in shops, books and at school. Many families use them as part of a winter unit, whether or not they celebrate.

How is this different from the Christmas Montessori flashcards?

This pack gives you many kinds of activities built around a core set of 24 words. The Christmas Chinese Vocabulary Montessori 3-Part Flashcards focus on matching and self-checking, with 40 words in three printable sets. Choose this pack for variety, or the flashcards when word recognition is your main goal.

Can I use it with more than one classroom?

The license covers personal use and one classroom. If you need it for more, please email hello@Chinese4kids.net.

More Christmas learning, free

• Christmas in Chinese: Words, Phrases and Activities for Kids
• Jingle Bells in Chinese
• We Wish You a Merry Christmas in Chinese
• 12 Merry Christmas Wishes and Messages in Chinese