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 …
Continue ReadingWHO’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 …
Continue ReadingDON’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 …
Continue ReadingSPORTY 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 …
Continue ReadingFun Times, Bonding Times
Where do you find play-spiration? Inspiration on what and how to play and say with your child! I find inspiration everywhere. In this video, Jaymee and I check out Times Bookstores’ latest concept store at …
Continue ReadingHOW I READ TO MY GIRLS (1) 亲子阅读乐趣多!
Just 10 mins a day with a book can make all the difference in the world. In this video, I share my top tips for making reading engaging, meaningful and productive for my girls!
Continue ReadingGONG XI BIRDY 鸟语花香贺新岁
The Bird Park isn’t the most obvious place to celebrate the Lunar new Year, but Jaymee and I had a blast revisiting Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park. Why not? Even Amigo the parrot can speak Mandarin!
Continue ReadingGONG XI FA CAI 2016 恭喜恭喜新年好!
We ring in the Year of the Monkey by exploring the Singapore Zoo. 39 different species of monkeys who feel very, very special this Lunar New Year. 庆新年,学华语!
Continue ReadingSNACKY WACKY ADDITION 加减大白兔奶糖
I use her favorite candy to teach simple addition. This game helps the child to visualize the concept of addition. Keywords voiced and in hanyu pinyin at the end of video!
Continue ReadingCAT MUSEUM ADVENTURE (PART 2)
We continue our adventure at the Cat Museum, where Jaymee wanted to bring a cat home. In this video, I give her 3 tests. How did she do? So does she get to bring home …
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