Learning how to write Chinese characters can be a fun and rewarding experience for children. We are delighted to offer 13 free printable Chinese characters with stroke guidelines from the Sagebooks series so that kids of all ages can learn how to write each character with ease.
This educational material is perfect for parents and teachers who want to introduce their students or children to the world of Chinese writing in a fun and engaging way.
With these printables, learning how to read and write Chinese characters will become an enjoyable activity!
I want my kids to understand the characters in their new Sagebook series, so I thought doing activities with these characters would be a good way for them to learn.
My children have already read the first book, so now is a good time for them to do some creative exercises that will help them remember each character.
With my three-year-old unable to write Chinese, and my six-year-old feeling uncertain about her ability, I created printables with stroke guidelines as an aid.
This has helped them develop the confidence they need to learn how to confidently express themselves in writing Chinese characters.
Download: 13 Free Chinese Characters Printable
Free Chinese Characters Printable for Kids
We are providing 13 Chinese characters we have gathered from the first book of Sagebook series.
We have selected the Chinese characters which are more simple to learn and have not included the harder Chinese characters.
Here are the characters we have included:
- 山
- 的
- 人
- 大
- 上
- 下
- 在
- 有
- 手
- 小
- 也
- 我
- 五
All of these characters are the same in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
We also include 5 versions of the printables:
Chinese Characters (Circles) – With Stroke Guidelines [Color]
Level: Beginner
This printable set includes 13 Chinese characters. Each character is broken down into small, colorful circles. There is also a stroke guide to help your child understand each character better!
This version of the guide has more detail on where each stroke leads from beginning to end. We recommend starting with this circle version.
I usually like to start this version off with my children since they are colorful and that creates more fun for them!
Chinese Characters (Circles) – With Stroke Guidelines [Black & White]
Level: Intermediate
This set includes 13 Chinese characters broken down into small circles and accompanied by stroke guides in black circles – a great tool to help enhance your child's understanding of each character!
Once my kids finished the colorful circle version, I move on to these black and white versions.
Chinese Characters (Circles) – Without Stroke Guidelines
Level: Advanced
This set of Chinese characters does not have stroke order guidelines. We would advise using this advance set once your child knows the stroke orders perfectly.
When my kids know the stroke order, I test them out with this version.
Chinese Characters (Outline) – With Stroke Guidelines
Level: Beginner
With this printable collection, you will receive outlines of the 13 Chinese characters and stroke guides shown in circles to guide writing each Chinese character.
This allows your child to trace each character comfortably and eventually write confidently on their own.
I like to start off this version with my kids with stroke order guidelines available.
Chinese Characters (Outline) – Without Stroke Guidelines
Level: Advanced
This printable collection offers outlines of the 13 Chinese characters for your child's learning.
Once the kids can recognize stroke order, this set will help them become familiar with these characters without additional guidance.
How to Prepare the Printables?
Materials
- Free Chinese Characters printables
- White card stock paper
- Laminator (optional)
- Laminator pouches (optional)
- Ticket Holder Pockets
Instructions
STEP 1 – DOWNLOAD
You must first download the free printable. Select your preferred version.
STEP 2 – STORE
Once you've downloaded the file, save a copy in a safe place (i.e., External hard drive, cloud storage, etc.)
STEP 3 – OPEN
Open the files with Adobe PDF Reader. You can download it for free.
STEP 4 – PRINT
You can print the file by clicking on the “Printer” icon after opening it in Adobe PDF Reader.
Verify that it will print in portrait mode and choose “fit” from the page sizing & handling session.
I recommend using white card stock for the best result.
STEP 5 – LAMINATE (optional) Or Use Holder Pockets
For heavier weight and extra durability, I use five mil laminator pouches.
Use a laminator pouch to insert each sheet. Then, laminate them using a laminator.
You can also use ticket holder pockets if you do not want to laminate them.
STEP 6 – PRESENT
Your printables are ready! It is time to present them to your kids.
Ideas on How to Use the Free Printables
There are many ways to use these free printables to enhance the fun and excitement of writing Chinese for kids.
Q-Tip Painting
Read: How to Teach Chinese Writing Through Fun Q-Tip Painting Activity for Kids.
Tracing With Washable Marker
Tracing Characters With Buttons
Using Beans to Trace Chinese Characters
Using Candies to Trace Chinese Characters
More Ideas: 22 Fun and Interactive Ways to Teach Kids Writing Chinese Characters
How Can I Help My Child Remember Chinese Characters?
The best way to help your child remember Chinese characters is to create fun activities that involve writing and play.
For instance, you can use the free printable with stroke guidelines from Sagebooks 1.1 to help your child practice each character by tracing or copying them.
You could also quiz them by creating flashcards or a matching game.
By making the activity enjoyable, your child will gain a greater appreciation for the Chinese language and culture.
Involve them in creative projects that involve reading and writing Chinese characters, such as creating poems, stories, or artwork with the characters they have learned.
This is a great way to help children remember what they have learned about these Chinese characters.
How Do Kids Learn Chinese Characters?
Learning Chinese characters can be a fun and rewarding experience for children. It is beneficial to start by introducing simple characters, as this will help them familiarize themselves with the language.
Then, slowly progress to more complicated characters as they become more comfortable with the writing system.
Utilize our free printable Chinese character worksheets with stroke guidelines, as this will help them practice writing and memorize the characters.
Make sure to give your child plenty of fun and interactive activities that involve Chinese characters, such as playing games, reading stories and poems, or creating art with the words they have learned.
By doing so, your child will quickly become comfortable with Chinese writing and gain a greater appreciation for the language.
What Is the Easiest Way to Recognize Chinese Characters?
Recognizing Chinese characters is not as difficult as it may seem. The easiest way for kids to learn Chinese characters is to start with stroke order and practice writing each character several times.
This will help them become familiar with the individual components of each character, which makes it easier to recognize when they see the same characters elsewhere.
Our free printable Chinese characters with stroke guidelines make it easy for kids to practice writing each character, as the guidelines help them understand how to form each one correctly.
As they become more confident and familiar with Chinese characters, they can start adding their own creative flair to them by drawing pictures or creating stories that involve the characters they have learned.
By doing this, they will be able to recognize Chinese characters with ease and develop a greater appreciation for the language.
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Conclusion
Our free printable Chinese characters with stroke guidelines from Sagebooks 1.1 are an excellent way to help kids learn how to write each character in a fun and engaging manner. They provide the perfect starting point for children of all ages who want to get started learning about Chinese writing, as it helps them become familiar with the components of each character and understand their proper formation. With some practice and dedication, your child will soon be able to recognize Chinese characters easily!
Please let us know in the comment section if you like this printable, if yes we can create more printables for the next Sagebook series.
Download: 13 Free Chinese Characters Printable
