My special guest, Mediacorp artiste Ben Yeo and author of a children’s recipe book, shows us how to make a simple Chinese New Year dish. 金鸡展翅 is auspicious, tasty and simple as ABC. Get the …
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GONG SEA FA CAI 年年有鱼
过年赏鱼，讨个好兆头！Which place is auspicious for the Lunar New Year, and where the kids can explore and experience? The S.E.A. Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa! Meet Rooster Hogfish, Hammerhead Shark, Sea Dragon and Manta Ray – …
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WE ARE ONE! 一周年庆花絮
So we had some of our fans, friends and followers together to celebrate our turning one. Our furry friends turned up to entertain the kids, and teach them something about showing care for animals. Everyone …
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WORD COWBOY 字卡之西部牛仔
This word game can be played anywhere, with minimum props! It pits one child against another, encouraging them to learn to recognize more Chinese characters. Kids love a contest, and watch to see how to play …
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PLAY & LEARN WITH INDEX CARDS 认字游戏
Ever used those plain white index cards for school revision? They are cheap and cheery to make – see how I use them to play Chinese word games, and even memorize 好词好句 for 作文! (good phrases …
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I HAVE A CONFESSION TO MAKE. I AM A MUMMY MONSTER
(This article was first published in TODAY newspaper, 16 October 2016) “I have good news for you,” said the son when I rang home the other day. “Let me guess. Your teacher did not return …
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TODDLER FUN: LEARN MANDARIN AT SNACK TIME
Don’t give away the snack! There is so much you can do to let the tots experiment and experience their surroundings even during snack time. See how I get creative with Jaymee’s red bean soup, …
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10 SINGDARIN WORDS THAT CONFOUND OTHER CHINESE PEOPLE 神奇的新加坡华语
Eight thousand years of Chinese civilization has nothing on us. When you cannot beat them, you 敢敢 invent new words. Read on for our top 10 Singdarin (Singapore Mandarin) words and their “proper” terms. What …
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SPORTY SPORK FUN 叉勺游戏乐
Want to keep the kids occupied with something fun yet fuss free? Try my spork challenge!! All you need are some sporks (or soup spoons and forks), ping pong balls and marshmallow. Throw in some …
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