If you’re a World Thinking Day purist, you’re probably thinking: China isn’t part of the World Association of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting.
But just because China is not a part of WAGGGS, I don’t think we should exclude learning about this country for World Thinking Day. Why not celebrate Hong Kong, or that U.S. Girl Scouts are overseas do live in China?
Learn:
Check out these age-appropriate books on Amazon to learn more about life in China:
Read Welcome to China
China: Land of the Emperor’s Great Wall: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #14: Day of the Dragon King
All About China: Stories, Songs, Crafts and More for Kids
GREAT ANCIENT CHINA PROJECTS: 25 GREAT PROJECTS YOU CAN BUILD YOURSELF (Build It Yourself)
Jaw-Dropping Geography: Fun Learning Facts About Great Wall of China: Illustrated Fun Learning For Kids
Make:
- Make an egg carton dragon for Chinese New Year
- Translate your girls’ names into Chinese with this tool.
- Make Chinese lanterns
Eat:
I am a huge believer in eating more authentic Chinese recipes, rather than the Americanized versions. If you’re in a pinch, try out some of my family’s favorites found here, make egg rolls, or peruse some of these Chinese cookbooks:
The Ultimate Chinese Recipe Book 115 Recipes With Pictures
Currently a free download on Amazon: Easy Chinese Recipes: Family Favorites From Dim Sum to Kung Pao
A Chinese Cookbook for Kids (Cooking Around the World)
The Young Chef’s Chinese Cookbook
Swap:
What other Thinking Day ideas do you have for China? Share your ideas and pins below!
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