History For Kids. Mandarin. China: Sightseeing Guide. China Timeline. Ancient China for Kids. The Great Wall Of China. Learn a little about the amazing Great Wall of China with your children, and tie in your learning with our activity suggestions, printables and stories. Great Wall Of Friendship A mix between a craft and an activity, this "Great Wall" encourages children to think about what they value in their friends and family. Facts about the Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China was built over 2000 years ago and is the longest man-made structure ever built. It is an instantly recognisable structure which many people are familiar with, though often know little about. We have gathered below some of the most interesting facts about the Great Wall including when the wall was built, how long the wall is, and if it is visible from the moon.
How long is the Great Wall of China? The Great Wall of China is approximately 6000 kilometre long. When was the Great Wall of China built? The Great Wall was originally built over 2000 years ago, around 221 BC. History of the Great Wall of China. China Topic - Craft for Kids. Studying China and Chinese culture? We have suggestions for some China-inspired crafts that can be done easily with the kids. Have a go at this papier mache Chinese bowl craft for kids, at Chinese New Year or any time. It's perfect for displaying oranges or gold chocolate coins! A popular old-fashioned noise-making toy, the Chinese drum (rattle) is twisted in the hand so that the beads bounce of it and make a noise. With practise you can get a good rhythm going! This cute Chinese fan makes a good craft for a China theme or perhaps during the summer. When I was young, growing up in Hong Kong, the sight (and sound) of Chinese fortune sticks like these being used at temples was very familiar and exciting to me.
Chinese Paper Cuts have been a traditional form of decoration in China at Chinese New Year and all year round for thousands of years. The art of Chinese paper cutting has been prized for many thousands of years. Ancient China.