Jingkids Creative Writing Contest Entry: Oli’s Short Story
Thank you to those who have submitted their Horror Stories for the Jingkids Creative Writing…
Content by: Olivia Li
Family Favorites! – Meet the Li Family
There are four main members of my family: my mum, dad, younger sister, and of…
Snow White and The Seven Dwarves (With a Twist)
Once Upon a Time… We asked students to come up with their own Beijing adaptation of their favorite childhood fairy tales. Thank you to all the students who have submitted their work. We’ll be publishing them online and selecting the best story that fits all the criteria to be included in the upcoming issue of Jingkids.
One Brushstroke at a Time: Feeling Free in the World of Chinese Painting
One student shares how Chinese caligraphy connects her with her roots.
Clear and Present Danger: Five Things You Should Never Give as a Gift in China
Not all gifts will be welcomed in China. Have you made one of these top five mistakes?
Exploring the World of Picture Books: Yohan’s Summer Fantasy
During the school year, Benita’s son Yohan was assigned a task to create picture books. What initially appeared to be merely more homework blossomed into a full on new interest. Over the summer, Yohan was able to create many books out of pencils, paper, and bursting creativity. Below is an interview, a reflection, and a cute voice from our future of the process.
Chinese International Students Ensnared in Blackmailing, Kidnapping Scam
According to the Australian police, Chinese students in Sydney are being targeted in a kidnapping scam, in which they are forced to kidnap themselves, and ask their parents for ransom.
Good News! It’s Finally Acceptable to Curse in Front of your Children
Have you ever been pushed past your limit, and almost bit your tongue off instead of unleashing profanities? Have you ever been overwhelmed with guilt because you couldn’t hold back from swearing, and now feel that you have corrupted your child? Do you miss being able to use the occasional well-chosen curse word to get your points across? Parents fear not – it’s actually okay to curse.
To Jab or Not to Jab? The Ins and Outs of Vaccinations in China
Although China is (thankfully) not well known for its share of anti-vaxxers, it has had its fair share of turmoil when it comes to vaccines.
College Board Snafu: AP Students Alter Their Sleeping Schedule Just to See Servers Crash
Thousands of others flooded Twitter to complain that they were unable to access their scores, as College Board’s servers were again crashing. To add insult to injury, most scores have also been also dramatically lower than expected.