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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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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WHO’S AFRAID OF THE DENTIST 2 牙医我不怕 2
Are you brushing your child’s teeth properly? In this video, tips on how to do just that. And see how NOT to speak to your child. Follow us on part 2 of our trip to …
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GET MORE OUT OF THAT BOOK! 阅读延伸活动
One of the things I try to do with my kids after reading to them, is activities that build on the book we have just read. It can be the theme e.g Teacher’s Day, or the …
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MID AUTUMN ADVENTURE 月儿圆圆，月饼甜甜
We check out the Mid Autumn Festival celebrations at Singapore’s gorgeous Gardens By The Bay. What’s in it for you and your kids? Follow us to find out, and pick up some Mandarin on the …
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PET FROG NOT 宠物青蛙我不要！
To market, to market, to buy a pet frog…Witness the pandemonium when I thought the kids could have an unusual pet from the wet market. Watch to see how market Mandarin rocks : )
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WHO’S AFRAID OF THE DENTIST? 牙医我不怕！
I take Jaymee to the paediatric dentist to see how well we have been brushing her teeth. A disclosing solution shows up the areas where plaque stick. She loves going to the dentist. Why??? Find …
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DON’T GIVE AWAY THE 豆花水： 5 TIPS FOR A FREE CHINESE LESSON AT THE HAWKER CENTRE
Why waste that trip to the hawker centre when you can get more than a plate of char kway teow? Here are some tips on how to practice Mandarin with the little one, while bonding …
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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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