2024 Ministry of Education Lifelong Learning Circle - Reading Education Circle

Step into the World of Delightful Reading

Urban Parent-Child Walking Tour Activity: Taipei Confucius Temple and My Home


This activity combines reading with urban tours and craft-making sessions. Through picture books, it allows parents and children to explore the historical stories of the city. The professional city tour or local craft activities will lead them to historical buildings, experience local customs, and appreciate the beauty of the city, creating a bridge between reading and life experiences.

Event: May 4, 9:30 AM - 12:35 PM
Participating Families: 31 parent-child groups (2 sessions)
Activity Flow: Watch the Confucius Temple Adventure Film → Confucius Temple Tour → Origami Experience → Picture Book Reading: My Teacher is a Monster!

​​​​​Storyteller: Kon Wen Hsuch-Ni Preschool Director Amy Huang
Tour Guide: Volunteer from Taipei Confucius Temple
Craft Teacher: Teacher Peter Pai



Exploring Tainan’s Xizhuwei Hill: Unveiling the Door Gods


This event integrates storytelling and dramatized guidance to immerse parents and children in the world of Door Gods, experiencing ancient legends firsthand. Participants will visit temples, embrace traditional culture, and explore the charm of encountering temples at every corner in the historic alleys of Tainan.

Event Time: May 11, 10:30 AM –12:30 PM
Participating Families: 16 pairs of parent-child
Activity Flow:
Theatrical Folklore Experience at T.i.Lab
Xizhuwei Hill Cultural & Creative Park
Tainan City Mayor’s Residence
Strolling through Yule Street
Shenghe Temple Exploration
Theatrical Folklore Experience at T.i.Lab

​​​​​Instructor: Folklore & Performing Arts Studio – Instructor KuoLingChun
Handicraft Workshop: Temple Painting Experience Authorized by Master Pan Yueh-Hsiung, a National Treasure Temple Painting Artist

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    Temple Painting Experience Authorized by Master Pan Yue-Xiong, a National Treasure Temple Painting Artist
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    Storytime: The Tale of the Door Gods
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    Parent-Child Reading Session
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    Parent-Child Reading Session
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    Parent-Child Reading Session
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    Exploring the Historic Alleys of Tainan
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    Shenghe Temple Guided Tour and Master Pan Yueh-Hsiung's Artwork
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    Interactive Session with the Temple Custodian at Shenghe Temple
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    Group Photo
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    Creating Unique Door God Paintings

English Immersion: Picture Book Reading & Experiential Activities


Step outside with your children and learn English through picture books! This activity focuses on reading and spoken English. With guidance from professional English storytellers, picture books will expand children's perspectives and enrich their world. We hope to create a relaxed learning environment where children can acquire new vocabulary, develop motivation for English learning, and improve their speaking skills.

Date & Time:
April 14 (2 sessions)
April 21 (2 sessions)
Participating Families: 51 pairs of parent-child
Activity Schedule:
Reading English Picture Books → Extension Activities → Speaking Practice → English Songs & Movements
Instructor:
Native speakers from the Making English Fun Education Association
Activities:
Spring Plant Dyeing
Paw Patrol Castle Rescue


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    1.Creating a beautiful painting with hammering techniques
    2.DIY Plant Dyeing Group Photo
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    Reading《Titus Bear's Spring》!
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    Picture Book Extension Activities:Paw Patrol Rescue Mission in Action
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    Reading《Rescue Knights: Pups Save the Baby Dragons》!

Exploring Children's Emotions Through Picture Books: Emotional Intelligence Lecture

By using emotional-themed picture books as a medium, this lecture integrates storytelling with discussions. Based on the themes and narratives of the picture books, the session explores issues related to emotional education, delving into the underlying causes of children's emotions and strategies to guide them in understanding and managing their feelings, ultimately fostering psychological resilience.

Date & Time: April 19, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Participants: 370 attendees
Lecture Topics:
Picture Book Reading → Analysis of Themes & Parenting Strategies → Exploring More Effective Educational Topics → Picture Book Recommendations → Hands-on Practice in Using Picture Books for Emotional Guidance
Lecturer: Occupational Therapist Chiu Ztu Ling
Picture Book: Jared's Cool-Out Space

2024 SDGs Picture Book Tour


Focusing on interactive storytelling, this event incorporates engaging activities inspired by picture books. Conducted in KUMON classrooms nationwide, the event features newly written stories by the Mandarin AII curriculum authors, providing a shared reading experience for parents and children. The goal is to cultivate a love for reading and establish a lifelong reading habit among children.

Date & Time: July – October
Total Sessions: 91 sessions nationwide
Participants: 1,208 parent-child pairs
Activity Schedule:
Picture Book Reading → Extension Activity: Mini Book Creation → Presentation of Works → Book Exchange
Instructors: KUMON teachers
Picture Book: 《月光森林裡的胖胖熊》(''The Chubby Bear in the Moonlight Forest'')
(Note: Activity schedules may vary by classroom.)

 
 

SDGs Workshop:Food & Agricultural Education Workshop


Children can enjoy a hands-on baking experience under the guidance of instructors!
By introducing SDG-related picture book stories, this workshop expands into food and agricultural education activities. Providing children with a variety of materials and hands-on experiences, the workshop enhances their creativity and initiative. It also encourages them to incorporate sustainability concepts from the books into their daily lives.

Date & Time: November 23 & 30, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Participants: 30 children
Activity Schedule:
Children's Baking: Banana Cake → Thematic Picture Book Reading → Banana Bingo Game → DIY Banana Cake Decoration → Presentation & Group Photo

Instructor: Teacher Xiao Hua (Mama Play Parent-Child Baking)
Picture Book: バナナのはなし Banana’s Story

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    Reading Together!
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    Children attentively listening to the baking steps
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    Cooperative teamwork among children
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    The banana cake is almost ready!
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    Group discussions and completion of learning worksheets
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    Enjoying the Banana Bingo Game!
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    Presentation & Group Photo