Ancient China for Kids and Teachers Illustration

Ancient China for Kids and Teachers

Find out how oracle bones could foretell the future! Meet Confucius, the great teacher. Read ancient stories like Nian the Monster, Wang the Peddler, and Loawnu the Wise. Discover how paper was invented. Learn about Taoism and the Ugly Duckling. Walk the Great Wall of China. Travel and trade along the dangerous Silk Road! Meet magical creatures. Guess the meaning of two ancient Chinese fables. Discover guardian dragons. Explore daily life in the Xia, Shang, Chou, Qin, Han, Tang, Song and Ming Dynasties. Welcome to Ancient China!

For Kids

The Cheat Sheet - 11,000 years of Ancient Chinese history at a glance

Timeline of Ancient China

China Geography

Huang He & Yangtze Rivers

Himalayan Mountains

Gobi & Taklimakan Deserts

The Dynastic Cycle

Ancient Chinese Dynasties

Xia Dynasty
(Very Early China)

The Bronze Age

Shang
& Chou Dynasties

Mandate of Heaven

Ancestor Worship

Oracle Bones

Gods & Goddesses

Qin Dynasty

Great Wall of China

Terra Cotta Army

Han Dynasty

Silk Road

Han Tombs

Age of Division

Tang Dynasty

Song Dynasty

Ming Dynasty

Daily Life

Homes & Furniture

Women

Children

School

Toys

Clothing

Jewelry

Makeup

Foot Binding

Slavery

Occupations, Professions

Chinese Food

Chopsticks

The invention and importance of tea 

Pagodas

Forbidden City

Religion

Animals of the Zodiac

Chinese Stories

Chinese Proverbs

Chinese Fables

Superstitions

 

Confucius - The Great Teacher

Taoism

Legalism

Comparison of Beliefs - Taoism, Confucianism, Legalism

Buddhism

The 3 Teachings - Confucius, Taoism, Buddhism

Myth: Why Chinese dragons have five toes

Myth: Nian, the Horrible Monster

Story: Wang the Peddler

Story: Loawnu the Wise Woman

Story: The True Story of Mulan

Story: The Warrior Well

Legend: The Story of Silk

Legend: The Story of Shadow Puppets

Chinese New Year

Lantern Festival

Medicine, Acupuncture, Yin Yang

Abacus

Chinese Art

Kites

Architecture

Calligraphy

Paper Fans

Chinese Opera

Music & Musical Instruments

Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age (for kids)

Achievements
& Ancient Inventions

Take the Quiz, interactive with answers

Interactive Games

For Teachers

 Classroom Activities

What is the difference between a proverb and a fable? (1-2 class periods)

The Three Doctrines & Legalism

Debates on Censorship (2-3 class periods)

The Silk Road Game (1-2 class periods)

More Classroom Activities

Lesson Plans by many teachers including us

Free Use Lesson Plans with Activities

Free Use China Clipart

Free Use PowerPoints about Ancient China for Kids and Teachers 

Free Use Video Clips

See Also:

The Ancient Mongols for Kids

Investigate Real Life Artifacts 


With great excitement, we are pleased to announce

We're Published!

Mr. Donn and Maxie's Ancient History PowerPoints Series
Written by Lin & Don Donn,
illustrated by Phillip Martin, Published by Good Year Books

Mr. Donn and Maxie's Always Something You Can Use Series
Written by Lin & Don Donn, Published by Good Year Books