Monthly Archives: March 2010

Preparing for Easter Traditions in China

Posted on March 28, 2010 by connieinchina

    Coloring Eggs: A Trial Run               Every good teacher knows if you’re trying something new, better have a trial run first.              Since this entire week is going to be evening egg coloring for all my classes, … Continue reading →

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The search has been on: Jelly Beans in Longzhou

Posted on March 20, 2010 by connieinchina

              The question for the week:  How do you say “jelly bean” in Chinese?             For Christmas, the search was for Christmas lights.  Living in such a small town, I had little hopes of finding them but managed to do … Continue reading →

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A Winter Homework Assignment, A Treasuretrove of Women’s Stories

Posted on March 12, 2010 by connieinchina

    Winter Homework: International Women’s Day               When I assigned winter homework during the Chinese Spring Festival, my students groaned.  Winter homework assignments are something Chinese students always have to do in junior high and high school, not in … Continue reading →

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March: In Like a Tiger

Posted on March 7, 2010 by connieinchina

                      After over a month of silence, Connie is back to her usual reports after finally landing in Longzhou yesterday.              It’s time to begin the Chinese Year of the Tiger and I’m certainly ready for it.             It … Continue reading →

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