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 …
Continue ReadingTODDLER 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, …
Continue ReadingWHO’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 …
Continue ReadingGET 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 …
Continue ReadingMID 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 …
Continue ReadingPET 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 : )
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 ReadingBLOOPERS: WHAT WE DIDNT SHOW YOU BEFORE
2 babes and their little ladies. We had so much fun filming the Mother’s Day special recently. Check out the behind the scenes action!
Continue ReadingCOUNT & SORT IN CHINESE
This is a simple game that teaches sorting and counting skills for the little ones 2-4 years. These skills provide a foundation for Math learning later on. If you have an older child, get him/her …
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