Dear Parents,
The last day of school…The closing of one door and the opening of another.
I want to THANK YOU谢谢你们 for such an amazing year, thank you for allowing me to be your child’s teacher. I could not have asked for a better group of students than this group. We laughed, we sang, we explored, we created, we grow! I am so glad I was given the opportunity to get to know not only your child, but also you! Your supports are truly what makes our classroom such an amazing and wonderful place to spend my days. It has been a wonderful and rewarding year for me.
Have a good summer break! I can’t wait to hear about all the amazing things your child will accomplish in his/her future.
Thank you 谢谢你们啦！☺
Ms.Fan 凡老师
Email: fahildisheim@cbe.ab.ca
Instagram: msfan_midnapore
My blog: https://msfansclass.blogspot.com/ (I have many Mandarin learning resources on there)
I have attached the first few pages of the summer package, my blog will remain open throughout the summer, feel free to go back and check out all the resources.
Summer package.pdf
Fun Learning resources: 有趣的学习资料
For this summer, there are a lot of free apps and websites you can try with your child:
📺 Easy Mandarin Shows for Kindergarteners (YouTube)
Little Fox Chinese (小狐狸中文)
🎯 Slow and clear Mandarin with subtitles (Pinyin + Simplified Chinese).
🌟 Great for listening, vocabulary, and simple sentence structures.
BabyBus 中文 – 宝宝巴士
🎯 Nursery rhymes, life skills, safety, hygiene, etc.
🌟 Very engaging and colorful; songs are repetitive and great for learning.
Pinkfong Chinese – 碰碰狐中文
🎯 Popular tunes like “Baby Shark” in Mandarin! And many fun shows/videos
🌟 Excellent for singing along and learning common words.
Miaomiao Kidz – Learn Mandarin for Kids
🎯 Story-based learning with everyday Mandarin phrases.
🌟 Bilingual-friendly with English support.
Ni Hao, Kai-Lan (你好，凱蘭) – Nick Jr.
🎯 Bilingual episodes with Mandarin vocabulary and cultural lessons.
🌟 Designed for younger kids, very interactive.
📚 Online Learning Resources for Kindergarten to Grade 1 Students
📰 Time for Kids – Digital Reading Library (K–6)
🎯 Grade-level nonfiction reading materials (free during July).
🌟 Great for daily reading practice, comprehension, and vocabulary.
🔢 IXL Math Practice (Canada)
🎯 Interactive math practice organized by skill and grade level.
🌟 Great for independent work, skill review, and summer enrichment.
📘 Learning Resources – Free at-Home Learning Kits
📌 Website: learningresources.com/free-at-home-learning-essentials
🎯 Downloadable books, worksheets, activity ideas (ELA & Math).
🌟 Helpful for hands-on learners and parents who want printable resources.
🇨🇳 Ms. Fan’s Blog – Mandarin Learning Resources
🎯 Curated links for Mandarin videos, songs, worksheets, and games.
🌟 Great for bilingual families and Mandarin learners.
🌟 Starfall (K–3 ELA & Math Games)
🎯 Free learning games in phonics, math, and early literacy.
🌟 Engaging animations and easy navigation for young learners.
🧪 Coffee Cups and Crayons – Science Experiments for Kids
🎯 Simple, fun science experiments using household items.
🌟 Encourages curiosity, observation, and hands-on learning.
🎮 ABCya! Learning Games
🎯 Games to practice math, reading, and problem-solving.
🌟 Fun and engaging for young kids with many free options.
Thank you again! If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact me! Hope you all have a great summer!!
Ms.Fan 凡老师
