Documentaries, tutorials, and reality TV to learn more about arts, science, cooking, Chinese culture, and more.
Supplemental Resources – Non-Fiction
Arts & Crafts
- 跟我一起做手工 Make Crafts with Me: Crafts tutorials. (Grades K-2)
- 艺术创想 Art Attack: An inspirational arts and crafts show designed to spark imagination and creativity in children, while also encouraging self-expression and individuality. The goal is to show kids of all abilities that anyone can be be an artist. (Grades K-4)
- TF Boys: A youtube video list of the famous POP group-TF boys. The group contains three members. Their songs are pretty popular in Asia. (Grades 4-8)
Gastronomy
- Liziqi: a YouTuber showed you all traditional cooking skills and craftship by hand
- 舌尖上的中国 A Bite of China: A series showing you all traditional dishes in different regions across China
Lifestyle
- 爸爸去哪儿 Dad, Where are We Going? (Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, Season 4, Season 5): A Chinese TV show that shows different kids and their dads living together in different places. (Grades 2-8)
- 狄達 TiKToK: A Chinese YouTuber who uses her camera to show all cultural aspects of the Chinese society. (Grades 5-8)
- 阿福 Thomas: A famous German YouTuber explored his life in China. (Grades 5-8)
- 走遍中国 Across China: A TV documentary series providing insightful information regarding many Chinese social issues. (Grades 5-8)
- Learn Chinese Slang: A series of videos to learn Chinese slang and its use. (Grades 5-8)
- 我是郭杰瑞 Jerry Kowal: a Chinese-speaking American YouTuber takes you on a worldwide journey. (Grades 5-8)
Miscellaneous
- 巧虎: Educational short films in Chinese suitable for young children who already speak Mandarin Chinese. (Grades K-2)
- Kids Newsroom WOW: News channel covering a variety of real life kid-friendly topics. (Grades 5-8)
- 梦想改造家 Dream Home (Season 1-6): A TV series in Mainland China on Youtube, introducing housing remodel. (Grades 6-8)
- CCTV-9 Chinese Documentary’s YouTube Channel: documentaries on a variety of topics. (Grades 6-8)
Science & Nature
- 宝宝百科故事: Informational videos about kids’ daily life. (Grades K-1)
- 鲨鱼公园: Animated videos explaining natural phenomenons. (Grades K-1)
- 洛宝贝爱科学: Videos about the lives of famous scientists. (Grades K-1)
- 儿童动画教学课程 Hi Kids: Animated videos explaining nature. (Grades K-1)
- 自然科学实验 欣慈: Videos about science experiments for kids. (Grade K-1)
- 泡泡实验室 Science Experiments: Science experiments conducted by kids. (Grades K-2)
- Little Fox (Science, Nature and Animals): Simple animated stories about nature, science, and animals. (Grades 1-4)
- 动物世界 The Animal World: A documentary series about animals. (Grades K-4)