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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“MOMMY WILL LEARN MANDARIN WITH YOU!”
Jill Neubronner, news anchor at Channel 5’s News 5 Tonight, bowls me over with her commitment and determination to get her two girls to learn Mandarin. Aged 6 and 4, the girls were born in …
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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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COUNT & 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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HOW I READ TO MY GIRLS (2) 亲子阅读乐
So what after you’ve read a book together? In this video, I share 2 simple ideas to deepen the girls’ understanding and appreciation of what we have just read. You can do it too! 一起加油！
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Fun 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 …
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I LOVE STICKY NUMBERS 我爱数字贴纸
Kids love stickers, so I decided to give stickers a purpose! Here, Jaymee uses stickers to trace numbers. That simple. And you’d be surprised – they do learn, but you should try and do it …
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SNACKY 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!
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DAYS OF THE WEEK in Chinese
Learn the days of the week in Chinese (Mandarin) using the simplest of props – clothes pegs, string and a print out of Chinese characters (see below)! The kids will have such fun fiddling with …
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