Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations Class Activities by Jiayun Sun

Mid-Autumn Festival Video Discussion

jiayunsun2023 — 2025-03-19 08:13:52 UTC

Have students watch a video about Mid-Autumn Festival and discuss with them about the significance and symbols of the festival.

Legend of Mid-Autumn Festival

jiayunsun2023 — 2025-03-19 08:15:43 UTC

Show a video about the famous Chinese legend of Chang'e, the Moon Goddess, and her husband Hou Yi. Help them understand the mythological aspects of the festival and encourage them to practice Mandarin through storytelling.

Lantern Creating Workshop

jiayunsun2023 — 2025-03-19 08:24:46 UTC

Show students how to create simple paper lanterns, decorating them with Chinese characters or symbols related to the moon, such as 月亮 (moon), 兔子 (rabbit), or 星星 (star).

Mooncake Making Workshop

jiayunsun2023 — 2025-03-19 08:43:26 UTC

Arrange a mooncake-making workshop to enable students to experience making and eating mooncake. Encourage them to reflect on the significance of food in cultural celebrations and family unity.

Chinese Calligraphy

jiayunsun2023 — 2025-03-19 08:45:21 UTC

Introduce students to Chinese calligraphy by having them write phrases related to the festival, like "中秋节快乐" (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival).

Cultural Quiz

jiayunsun2023 — 2025-03-19 08:49:19 UTC

Create a quiz with cultural facts about the Mid-Autumn Festival, such as customs, foods, and symbols.