Invite an author or illustrator to have face to face interaction with students to bolster students’ interest in reading, writing and creation.

Topics:
1) Authors sharing: Sharing his/her own experience on writing, how he/she becomes an author/illustrator, the interesting stories of publication industry, as well as the motive and process of creation.

2) Appreciating books: Appreciating books with students by literary analysis, sharing meaning, topic and background of the books, as well as author’s introduction.

* Heifer Hong Kong will arrange an author or illustrator to campus depends on their availability. School’s recommendation on author or illustrator is welcome and Heifer will assist to send an invitation.

(On-campus version)

• Preferred venue: Classroom/ Activity Room/ School hall/ Covered Playground
• During the session, at least one teaching staff is necessary to be present for onsite support.
• A computer, a screen and a projector are required.

(Online version)

• It will be conducted via Zoom. Participants need to prepare an electronic device with webcam and monitor, and a stable network connection. Please download Zoom before the class starts.
  

Through creating a pop-up paper craft and sharing of a topic relevant to Heifer, students can reflect on the topic and create a unique pop-up card/book using simple cutting, folding, sticking, drawing and Chinese paper-cutting techniques.

Remarks:

• Venue: Classroom/ Activity Room/ School library (School library is more preferred)
• Materials and some tools will be provided by the instructor.
  

Rainbow calligraphy is a traditional Chinese folk art combining calligraphy and painting, mainly using red, yellow, and blue to create a rainbow-like effect. The instructor will teach students the color usage and basic rainbow calligraphy techniques, helping them create patterns or write characters using multiple colors.

Remarks:

• Preferred venue: Classroom
• Materials and tools will be provided by the instructor.
• Additional containers to hold water are required.
• A computer, a screen and a projector are required.

Bamboo weaving is a unique Chinese handicraft where people use bamboo strips to weave various daily items and crafts. Students can learn to weave small ornaments, bamboo fans, or bamboo boats through the workshop, improving their hand-eye coordination and patience.

Remark:

• Preferred venue: Classroom
• Materials and tools will be provided by the instructor.
• A computer, a screen and a projector are required.

Remark:

• Preferred venue: Classroom
• Materials and tools will be provided by the instructor.
• Additional containers to hold water are required.
• A computer, a screen and a projector are required.

Blue and White Ceramic is an ancient, popular Chinese ware with white background and blue designs, showing strong Chinese ethnic style. The blue patterns often feature traditional Chinese artistic motifs, expressing the praise for nature.

The instructor will introduce its history and techniques, guiding students to paint patterns on ceramic plates to experience this traditional craft.

Remark:

• Preferred venue: Classroom
• Materials and tools will be provided by the instructor.
• Additional containers to hold water are required.
• A computer, a screen and a projector are required.

Remark:

• Preferred venue: Classroom
• Materials and tools will be provided by the instructor.
• A computer, a screen and a projector are required.

Chinese Shadow Puppetry is a traditional shadow play in China where flat articulated cut-out figures are manipulated between a light source and a translucent screen. These figures are complemented by scripts, music and voice-overs to perform shadow shows.

Students will learn about the history and crafting techniques of Chinese Shadow Puppetry. They can also try to perform shadow puppetry.

Topics: Chinese Fairy Tales, e.g. Journey to the West ,etc.

Remark:

• Preferred venue: Classroom
• Materials and tools will be provided by the instructor.
• A computer, a screen and a projector are required.

Story Theater is a one-person show performed by the instructor, acting out different picture book stories. It includes interactive parts to engage students more deeply and help them learn positive thinking.

Story: 《我有我步伐！》*、《齊來解疑難》、《好臭呀！》、《獅子CC找朋友》、《Beautiful world》、《奔跑的蝸牛》

*Only suitable for N-K1 students

Remark:

• Preferred venue: School Hall/ Activity Room
• School must reserve at least 30 mins extra time for set-up and preparation before the performance.
• Audio supplies are required.
• Workshops are offered in Chinese only
• Max. one “*” session per school

The instructor will share story book based on different Chinese cultural themes with themed activities such as handicrafts, games, or movement experiences.

Topics: 苦苦的中藥以外的中醫手法（五禽戲）、小小武術家之18般武藝（竹節人）、記事情（印刷術）、造一張紅噹噹的紙（造紙術）、爺爺的玩具王國（傳統童玩）、尋找竹影（竹與華人生活）及馬頭琴（馬頭琴故事音樂會）

Remarks:

• School shall arrange a spacious venue to accommodate at least 30 participants moving around and avoid changing of venues during the workshop.
• During the session, at least one teaching staff is necessary to be present for onsite support.
• A computer, a screen and a projector are required.
• Workshops are offered in Chinese only
• Max. one “*” session per school

Remark:

• Preferred venue: School Hall/ Activity Room
• School must reserve at least 15 mins extra time for set-up and preparation before the performance.
• A computer, projector and audio supplies are required.
• Max. one “*” session per school

Chinese Magic Show is one of the Chinese intangible cultural heritages, often showcased in bustling crowds, embodying the distinctive style of "Kou Cai Xiang Lian". "Cai" means magic and "Kou" means performing magic tricks while engaging in conversation. Audience participation is key in these shows, where magic tricks are seamlessly woven into natural interactions with the spectators.

The show will include an introduction of Chinese magic show, interactive session with students and captivating Chinese Magic Show.

Remark:

• Preferred venue: School Hall/ Activity Room
• School must reserve at least 15 mins extra time for set-up and preparation before the performance.
• A computer, projector, audio supplies and a bench are required.
• Max. one “*” session per school

Music Theater is a show integrating performance with different instruments, live music and drama. The instructor will play numerous original songs with different instruments on well-known storybooks, for example, “Goodbye, Grove”, “Secrets of Chinese Music” and “Nine Color Deer“, which are about sustainable development or traditional culture and value, aiming to strengthen students’ understanding of Chinese culture and emphasize the importance of environmental conservation through music.

Instruments: ocarina, piano, Chinese flutes, Xun, Chinese Vertical Bamboo Flute, Bawu, Hulusi, Ruan, Liuqin, Zither etc. (Based on topics)

Remarks:

(On-campus version)

• School must reserve at least 30mins extra time for set-up and preparation before the performance.
• Preferred venue: Activity Room/ School Hall/ Covered Playground
• School shall arrange a spacious venue to accommodate at least 60 participants moving around and avoid changing of venues during the workshop.
• During the session, at least one teaching staff is necessary to be present for onsite support.
• A computer, a screen and a projector are required.
• Workshops are offered in Chinese only
• Max. one “*” session per school
  

(Online version)

• It will be conducted via Zoom. Participants need to prepare an electronic device with webcam and monitor, and a stable network connection. Please download Zoom before the class starts.