Elementary Lesson Plans

A two-player game said to originate in China, but is played throughout the world. Children practice simple math and gets an enjoyable introduction to strategy. more

This game of jacks teaches counting and hand-eye coordination skills...and it's good for lots of laughs! more

World music, pattern recognition, and simple math come together in this hands-on activity. Young students learn about a popular instrument found along the Silk Roads, from China to the Middle East. more

Teach children about an important Chinese invention: paper! Learn about the history of paper and its many uses (some quite surprising). The lesson concludes with a paper cut-out activity. more