Fall Chinese Learning Activities for Young Children
As the leaves change color, it's the perfect time to introduce some fun Chinese learning activities to your little ones. In this post, we’ve got 9 engaging fall-themed Chinese resources that combine reading, writing, science, art, and math. Let's dive into the fall season with creativity and learning!
1. All About Apples
Fall is apple-picking season! What could be more fun than learning about apples in your Chinese classroom? Your students will learn about apple life cycle, parts of an apple and food made from apples through reading and experimenting on real apples! It’s a Chinese resource combing literacy, sensory exploration, and science activities.
Grab the simplified or traditional Chinese version here.
2. All About Pumpkins
What goes better with fall than pumpkins? We’ve got a bunch of fun and easy pumpkin activities for young Chinese learners this fall season! Combine Chinese literacy with pumpkin science, sensory play, counting, and art activities for a simple yet engaging pumpkin-themed learning experience.
Students will read non-fiction books about the pumpkin life cycle, parts of a pumpkin, and pumpkin dishes. They will also measure the pumpkins and do a science experiment to test if the pumpkins will sink or float in the water.
These activities are easy to implement and will keep your Chinese classroom engaged in fall learning all season long. With this packet and some pumpkins, you’ll create fantastic opportunities for hands-on activities and immersive Chinese learning!
Grab the simplified or traditional Chinese version here.
3. What Colors Do We See in Fall?
My kids LOVE coloring activities! This resource is perfect for blending their love of coloring with Chinese learning. It helps students recognize colors, learn color vocabulary in Chinese, and deve fine motor skills through fun, easy-prep art projects. They can use crayons, colored pencils, or paint to fill in the pictures—or even glue colored tissue paper for added texture!
Grab the simplified or traditional Chinese version here.
4. Numbers 1-10 in Fall
A perfect activity for toddlers and preschool Chinese learners! They’ll practice counting from 1-10 while learning fall-themed Chinese words like 'pumpkin.' This activity helps them grasp the concept of using objects to represent numbers, building a strong math foundation as they learn Chinese!
Grab the simplified or traditional Chinese version here.
5. What 2D Shapes Do We See in Fall?
Math lessons can be both engaging and exciting in your Chinese classroom! Does that pumpkin look like a circle? How about that apple pie? Spotting shapes in real-life fall objects can get your children excited and eager to learn. They’ll explore the world around them by identifying different shapes during the fall season, while playing games and enjoying fun activities that reinforce their learning.
Grab the simplified or traditional Chinese version here.
6. Fall Words Write the Room
Write the Room is a fantastic way for your students to get moving while learning new Chinese vocabulary! This activity lets them stretch their legs as they walk around the classroom, using a recording sheet to find matching images and writing down the Chinese words. It's a fun and interactive way to combine learning with physical activity!
Grab the simplified or traditional Chinese version here.
7. What Do People Like to Do in Fall?
Let's explore fall activities in your Chinese class! This Chinese resource includes booklets, interactive worksheets, flashcards, and fun activities to help your students learn about things people enjoy doing during the fall season. Your Chinese learners will learn the action verb phrases in Mandarin Chinese (爬山，骑车，吃，玩，etc.) and use them in the sentence structure "秋天，我喜欢...我也喜欢..." to describe various activities they like to do in this beautiful season!
Grab the simplified or traditional Chinese version here.
8. Write About Pumpkin Pictures
Do your Chinese learners struggle with writing complete sentences or expanding their ideas in Chinese? These picture-based Chinese writing prompts are designed to help your students create their own stories about fall and pumpkins. Plus, word banks and sentence structures are provided to support students at every level!
Grab the simplified or traditional Chinese version here.
9. All About Fall Writing Activities
I love using writing activities to wrap up a unit—not only because writing is one of the most challenging aspects of language learning, but also because it allows kids to spark their creativity and showcase what they’ve learned throughout the entire unit!
Students can choose from a variety of writing templates and genres, including personal narratives, how-to guides, informational pieces, and opinion writing. Your Chinese learners will explore topics like fall weather, food, holidays, clothing, and activities.
Most worksheets are differentiated to meet the diverse needs of your Chinese learners at various levels.
Grab the simplified or traditional Chinese version here.
These fall-themed Chinese learning activities are perfect for young children to learn about fall and build their Chinese language skills. Wishing you and your students a fruitful fall filled with learning and joy!
