Once Upon a Time, Twice with Ms. Rachel Xi

Rachel Xi

Welcome to "Once Upon a Time, Twice with Ms. Rachel Xi," where stories come to life in both English and Mandarin (hence the Twice)! I'm Rachel, a mom of 3, a seasoned teacher, and a 1st generation Chinese American. Growing up, I often found myself bridging two cultures, translating for my parents, friends, church and even random people on the street. My husband and I raise our children bilingually, and one way to do it is by reading stories to them in both languages. In this podcast, I share how to immerse my own kids in their bedtime stories! Check out my IG for more @rachelxeverafter

  1. 12/26/2025

    Sneezy the Snowman

    Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright is a popular children's book about a snowman who gets cold and tries to warm up in silly ways, like drinking cocoa or sitting in a hot tub, causing him to melt, but children rebuild him each time. Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin, the book features repetitive, rhyming text and playful illustrations, making it a favorite for preschoolers and early elementary students during winter.

    10 min

  2. 12/19/2025

    Little Blue Truck's Christmas

    Little Blue Trucks' Christmas is written by Alice Schertle and illustrated by Jill McElmurry. Little learners will explore seasonal vocabulary, simple phrases and cultural fun as they follow Little Blue delivering joy to all his friends in both English and Chinese.

    4 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    God Gave Us Christmas

    God Gave Us Christmas is written by Lisa Tawn Bergren and illustrated by David Hohn. In this sweet story, little cub and mama polar bear go out on an adventure looking for God and find beautiful sightings of Him and the meaning of Christmas.

    14 min

  4. 12/05/2025

    Snowball Soup

    What does a snowman like to eat? Snowball soup of course! Tune in for an adorable story of Little Critter, Little Sister and Dog with their new friend. Snowball Soup is a scholastic book by Mercer Mayer.

    6 min

  5. 11/28/2025

    We're Going on a Leaf Hunt

    In this cozy storytime episode, we follow our young explorers on a fun filled leaf hunt! Join us as we wander crunchy paths, spot colorful treasures, and discover the magic hidden in nature's tiniest details.

    6 min

  6. 11/21/2025

    Spookely the Square Pumpkin - A Family to be Thankful For

    In this episode, we cozy up with the heartwarming fall classic Spookley the Square Pumpkin, by Joe Troiano. This sweet story reminds us that being different isn't something to hide, it's something to celebrate! We walk through Spookley's journey from feeling like an outsider to discoverying that his uniqueness is actually his greatest strength!

    12 min

  7. 11/14/2025

    My Why and a Reflection on LeadHer Summit

    In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story behind why I started this podcast. I’ll also take you inside my experience at the LeadHer Summit in Dallas, a weekend filled with powerful connections, meaningful inspiration, and transformative moments. Many of you may have seen my posts about it on social media, consider this episode a deeper dive into the key lessons and takeaways that left a lasting impact =)

    11 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    12 Days of Thanksgiving

    Count the exciting days leading up to Thanksgiving, and get ready for a festive gathering with family! This episode brings together numbers, family, and holiday festivities in English and Chinese with Ms .Rachel, enjoy! 12 Days of Thanksgiving i a Scholastic book by Jenna Lettice and illustrated by Colleen Madden.

    11 min
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Welcome to "Once Upon a Time, Twice with Ms. Rachel Xi," where stories come to life in both English and Mandarin (hence the Twice)! I'm Rachel, a mom of 3, a seasoned teacher, and a 1st generation Chinese American. Growing up, I often found myself bridging two cultures, translating for my parents, friends, church and even random people on the street. My husband and I raise our children bilingually, and one way to do it is by reading stories to them in both languages. In this podcast, I share how to immerse my own kids in their bedtime stories! Check out my IG for more @rachelxeverafter

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