Kung Fu Panda adventure today!
Treat kids of all ages —especially those between 8 and 12 —to an all-out Kung Fu Panda adventure!
Engaging activities Chinese fun facts Creative craft projects Inspirational ideas
All you need is some paper, scissors, glue, a few brads, and a little imagination.
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Activity: Character Traits
Are you a good judge of character?
Talking about character is one thing. But putting words into actions can sometimes be tough. In ancient China, Confucius believed that doing “good” meant doing the right thing at the right time. Guess what? The same thing is true today! Study the list of character traits below, and then read the passages that follow. Which trait from the list is being put into action in each example?
Character Traits:
Caring:
Being kind or understanding toward someone.
Courage:
The quality that helps someone be brave in the face of fear.
1.No matter how many times Maria tried to solve her tangram puzzle, she couldn’t find the answer. “I’ll never solve it!” she thought. She was frustrated, but she didn’t want to quit. With a little concentration and a few more tries, she was finally able to make the correct shape. She solved the puzzle!
Character trait: _________________________________
2. Steve’s friends were some of the fastest runners on the track team. Sometimes it seemed like he’d never measure up. But he still showed up for practice every day, because no matter what, he wanted to do his best. Nothing felt better than when he beat his personal record at the last meet of the season.
Diligence:
Working hard at something and not giving up. Excellence: Doing something to the best of one’s ability.
Respect:
An action that demonstrates admiration or honor toward someone.
Character trait: _________________________________
3. Shawn’s stomach flipped. Even though nobody realized he’d started the rumor, he’d hurt someone and he knew he had to make it right. He took a deep breath and told Laura the truth.
Inspirational Ideas
Create your own scenes and act out different character traits with a game of charades! Instead of acting out a word or phrase, players can pick one of the five character traits and act out a scene where that trait is used. Pretend to bow to your sensei to show respect or help an elderly lady across the street to show caring. If the character traits are still a bit difficult to grasp, brainstorm different situations in which each trait would be used.
Character trait: __________________
4. Derek was psyched when he saw at least a foot of snow had fallen during the night. “No school today!” he shouted. As he went downstairs to turn on the TV he noticed his elderly neighbor, Mrs. Cullen, shoveling her driveway. Derek ran outside. “I’ll finish shoveling the driveway for you Mrs. Cullen,” he said. “Why don’t you head inside and warm up?”
Crafty Creations:
For even more character fun, head to the HP Activity Center (www.hp.com/go/ kungfuprojects) to download Tigress, Viper, Monkey, Mantis, Crane and Po 3-D characters. Which character traits do they possess? Construct the whole gang!
Character trait: __________________
5. Yeh-Shen has spent every night for weeks going through the big box of old photographs in the closet. Her grandparents were going to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, and she was making a special scrapbook. She couldn’t wait to present it to them.
Character trait: __________________
ACTIVITY: PANDA DANCE
It’s time to boogie down!
Go to hp.com/kungfupanda to learn The Panda. Master choreographer Hihat and the Pandadancers will walk you through all the steps—The Crane, The Monkey, The Viper, and The Tigress. Once you’ve mastered those, add some of your own kung fu moves to make it your own!
Inspirational Ideas:
Once you’ve mastered The Panda, why not create a show? Gather friends and family for the special performance. To look kung fu fierce while getting your groove on, use black and white face paint and turn your troop into a group of playful pandas. Are there kids with other talents to share? Turn the event into an all out talent showcase. Singers, dancers, magicians, and jokesters can all share their time in the spotlight.
Crafty Creations:
The HP Activity Center (www.hp.com/go/ kungfuprojects) has tons of Kung Fu Panda crafts to set the stage for the big show. Download these Kung Fu Panda lanterns to transform your performance space into a stunning stage. Kung Fu Panda temporary tattoos are also a breeze to print and apply. Pick up some printable tattoo paper and use the whole set to get decked out and dolled up for your performance.
These bright and bold Kung Fu Panda paper lanterns will enliven any space!
ACTIVITY: CHINA FACTS
Master your knowledge of China
Study the facts and map below to find out more about China, one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating civilizations! Then test your skills by answering the questions to the right. That’s a Crowd! Questions: Approximately 1.4 billion people 1. Put the following places in order from most northern to most live in China, making it the most southern: Beijing, Yangtze River, Shanghai, Great Wall of China, populous country in the world. Hong Kong. Beijing 2. Describe the path of the Yangtze River across China Formerly known as Peking, Beijing rom west to east, using directional words. is the capital of China. It will be the 3. Describe where on the map you would add the site of the summer Olympic games East China Sea. in 2008. 4. About how many inches away from Beijing Yangtze River would you draw the city of Qufu? The third-longest river in the world flows just north of Shangai into the East China Sea. Qufu Located about 300 miles southeast of Beijing, Qufu is the legendary birthplace of the ancient philosopher Confucius. Shanghai Situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai is the largest city in China. The Great Wall Over 4,000 miles long, the Great Wall of China stretches across more than half the country. Bear Lair Great pandas, an endangered species, live primarily in China’s centramountain ranges.
Inspirational Ideas:
Did you know there are many different Chinese languages and dialects and literally thousands of Chinese characters? Over one billion people—about one-sixth of the world’s population—speak some form of Chinese. Check out some children’s books or audio CDs on Chinese language from your local library. See if you can learn how to say “hello”, “goodbye”, and “thank you” in a new language! For a snack or meal, bring in Chinese take-out to sample. Try eating your entire meal with just a pair of chopsticks. Or, for an extra fun challenge, search for traditional Chinese recipes online and take your grocery list to an Asian market. Make an adventure of trying something new and test out your concoctions in the kitchen!
Crafty Creations:
The ancient Chinese tradition of mask making celebrates the different cultural and religious customs of the Chinese people. Check out the HP Activity Center (www.hp.com/go/kungfuprojects) to print and assemble your own Kung Fu Panda Wall Mask!
ACTIVITY: PROVERBS
Proverbs Rule!
Proverb: A book holds a house of gold. Meaning: If you study hard, good things will come to you.
The proverb above might sound like something your grandma would say. But many proverbs have survived for hundreds of years. How cool is that? With proverbs you can receive ancient wisdom—without a time machine! Study the proverbs below, and write down what you think each means. Talk about your answers as a group.
1. Proverb: You can’t catch a cub without going into the tiger’s den.
Meaning:___________________________________________________________
2. Proverb: A friend in need is a friend indeed. Meaning:___________________________________________________________ 3. Proverb: The early bird catches the worm. Meaning:___________________________________________________________ 4. Proverb: Haste makes waste. Meaning:___________________________________________________________ 5. Proverb: A single bamboo pole does not make a raft. Meaning:___________________________________________________________
Inspirational Ideas:
Proverbs often help teach the moral or lesson of a story. Some books and movies—like those created by DreamWorks—thread proverbs or lessons throughout the story. Make an activity of going to see Kung Fu Panda and pay attention to what those lessons are. Then, share them with friends and family.
Crafty Creations:
The HP Activity Center (www.hp.com/go/kungfuprojects) has paper fortune cookie crafts you can print and assemble yourself. Type your favorite proverb on the editable fortune strips or make up fortunes and predictions to share with friends! Choose from three different designs.
Activity: ONLINE FUN
Become an Online Master
There are tons of Kung Fu Panda-related online games and activities. Check out the links below for hours of fun and creativity.
You can explore a world of Kung Fu Panda projects at HP’s Activity Center (www.hp.com/go/kungfuprojects) including:
Achievement certificates Photo frames Greeting cards Chinese fortune cookies Chinese take-out boxes Chinese stick puppets Pagoda diorama Po and Shifu fabric dolls Embroidery templates Customizable backpack tags
Temporary tattoos Lunch box notes Digital scrapbook And more!
And don’t forget to check out the Panda Mash-up at Nick.com/hp, where you can watch dance videos of The Panda, created by users all over the world. Even upload your own Panda dance video creation!