We started our study with The Story About Ping. We added in a Learn About China Kit, a co-op field trip to P.F. Chang’s, and bits & pieces from the Ancient Civilizations History Pocket. We ended up with a boy who couldn’t wait to learn about China each day!
Book List
The Story About Ping
Tikki Tikki Tembo (go along for the classic story & fiction story lessons in FIAR)
The Five Chinese Brothers by Claire Huchet Bishop (go along for the classic story & fiction story lessons in FIAR)
Children Just Like Me (used with geography lesson for FIAR)
Good Times Travel Agency Adventures in Ancient China by Linda Bailey
Usborne Beginners China (has internet links)
The Great Wall of China by Leonard Everett Fisher
The Magic Boat by Demi
A Grain of Rice by Helena Pittman
Little Pear & Little Pear and His Friends by Eleanor Frances Lattimore
Ling and the Magic Paintbrush by Demi
The Empty Pot by Demi
Other Resources
Teach me Chinese (book and CD)
Chinese New Year Celebration printables by Scholastic
Great Wall of China Informational Sheet from Learning Page
Ping Resources at HSS
Dragon Puppet (I can’t find the link for the one we made…sorry)
Ancient Civilizations History Pockets
China Learning Kit (which made this study real and relevant)
I have just started homeschooling my 4 yo son using the FIAR method. I came across your website while doing some research and have really enjoyed your blog and seeing what you’ve done with your sons’ lapbooks. We are getting ready to do “Ping” and I noticed you have lots of great resources. We share alot of the same ideas about homeschooling. Our family just moved to a new city and I am trying to connect with other FIAR/CM style homeschooling families and/or Co-ops but it is taking some time. It has been refreshing to see your blog. Thanks for sharing!
I was wondering where you got the china learning kit from? This looks like a fun lapbook and unit and it will be something my grandson will be doing when we read Ping the Duck. I love the resources you shared and ideas. Thanks!!!!
You can buy the China Learning Kit here:
http://www.squidoo.com/china-kit
It’s well worth the money! 😀
Hello, I just found your web-site and loved the China lapbook. Do you have the lapbook template available for purchase? Also, how can I subscribe to your site?