Teach simple addition and Chinese word recognition with this recycled egg tray game. All you need are: recycled egg tray, some paper and pen, and a ping pong ball. Play and say in Mandarin!
Continue ReadingHOW TO MAKE EFFECTIVE USE OF BILINGUAL BOOKS
THERE are two reasons why I never liked bilingual books. Firstly, I was afraid the kids would be confused by reading two languages simultaneously. Secondly, I found that they tend to tune in to …
Continue ReadingWE ARE ONE! 一周年庆花絮
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 …
Continue ReadingWORD 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 …
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 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 ReadingHOW 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!
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 …
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