The whole family can have fun with this simple game to reinforce word recognition! (See Part 1 of this series for how to use an English book to teach Mandarin). All you need is Post …
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HOW TO USE ENGLISH BOOKS TO LEARN MANDARIN
If you have more English books than Chinese books at home, this activity is for you! See how you can promote BILINGUAL AWARENESS by using English books to teach Mandarin. All you need is a …
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EGG TRAY COLOR SORTING/MATCHING GAME
Recycled egg tray color sorting game – for 2 years and above. If your child is ready, use it to teach word recognition. Perfect for indoor or outdoor, this game uses the simplest of props …
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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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OUTDOOR PLAY IS KEY TO DELAY MYOPIA. BUT CAN WE HAVE AIR-CONDITIONED GLASS HOUSES?
This article first appeared in www.todayonline.com on 29 October 2016 As I write this, my youngest lay sleeping peacefully next to the window, exhausted by 12 hours of non-stop vomiting. The gastric flu bug hit …
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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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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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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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JAIME VS JAMIE: 我的妈妈最棒！
Celebrity moms Jamie Yeo and Jaime Teo take on the challenge of play and say in Mandarin. Find out how they both fare as they bond over porcelain painting with their beautiful girls!
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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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