How I Taught My Child 1000+ Chinese Characters as a Non-Fluent Speaker
Despite my lack of fluency, my daughter loves to speak, sing, and read Chinese. She knows and understands >1000 characters due to strategies described in this post.
Chinese Play Food: Review of Heartfelt Makan’s Realistic, Non-Plastic Toys!
My kids enjoy learning and using their imagination with Chinese play food from HeartFelt Makan. Here's my review of their realistic Chinese play food which offers a taste of culture in a fun way!
Choosing Chinese Books for Babies and Toddlers – Montessori-Friendly Tips and Examples
When choosing books for babies and toddlers, the question we should ask is "What do babies want to see?" This post has evidence-based tips for realistic images plus examples of Montessori-friendly Chinese books.
跳房子 汉字 Han Zi / Chinese Hopscotch
跳房子 (tiàofángzi / hopscotch) is one of my favorite ways to sneak in character reinforcement outdoors! All you need is chalk and kids who love to jump around - it's really a win-win for everybody!
Bilingual Shape Jumping! Fun Way to Learn Shapes in Chinese and English!
A simple outdoor activity that teaches shape names while encouraging exercise and creativity!
Sight Word Soccer – Reading Practice for Kids Who Love to Be Outdoors!
Chinese Sight Word Soccer was a huge hit with my toddler, and it's a fun learning game for kids (and adults!) of all ages! Great exercise for your body and brain!!!
English and Chinese Father’s Day Cards: Necktie Books! (Free Printable)
Free printable English and Chinese Father's Day cards! Have fun decorating necktie templates while learning important vocabulary in Chinese!
Take the Next Step: You Won’t Know How Far You Will Go Until You Try
Starting a bilingual journey can seem overwhelming, especially if you don't know how far you will go. You never know until you try and take the next step.
How to Make and Teach with Bilingual Cardboard Shape Templates
Cardboard shape templates are easy to make. When my children trace them, they learn to read the shape names naturally with frequent exposure!
Multilingual Books for Kids: Meet the Creator of Madeleine Editions
Madeleine Editions is a multilingual, multimedia publisher that specializes in charming Tales in Music for children ages 3-7. Eva Lou, the creator, shares her passion for creating unique eBooks and behind-the-scenes production process.
Hundred Chart – 10+ Fun Teaching Ideas in Chinese, Korean, and English
A Hundred Chart is a versatile tool for teaching math and patterns. Here are more than 10 way to learn math with the Hundred Chart! The free printable is available with English, Chinese, and Korean numbers - perfect for multilingual families!
10+ Ways to Find a Foreign Language Teacher for Your Child
Finding a foreign language teacher for a child can be challenging. Here are 10+ ways to find the right person to teach your child foreign language!
Exploring Nature, Geodes, and Rock Arches with Children
A geode kit is a fun way to learn learn about rocks! Kids will love to watch geodes crack open and explore the inside with great books about rocks!
Clothespin Color Matching with Fine Motor Skills and Word Recognition
Clothespin color matching is one of my daughter's favorite activities at age 3 and 4 years. It's a great way to exercise fine motor skills while practicing Chinese character recognition!
Parts of a Flower Dot Sticker Sight Word Matching Activity
We learned about the parts of a flower with dot stickers! This is a fun, quick, and easy way for kids to memorize sight words related to flower anatomy.
Dragon Boat Festival Printable Chinese Activities for Children
Learn about the 端午节 (Dragon Boat Festival) holiday, including dragon boat races, and sticky rice, with printable activities from Fortune Cookie Mom!
Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 YouTube Videos in Chinese & English
These Dragon Boat Festival YouTube videos show how to celebrate the important Chinese holiday and how to make delicious sticky rice!
DIY Cardboard Car Ramp – Play While Learning Chinese Vehicle Names!
My children had so much fun racing their toy cars on our DIY cardboard car ramp while learning Chinese words! Here's an overview of important vehicle vocabulary and how to make a cardboard car ramp!
Montessori Multiplication and Division Boards
Overview of Montessori multiplication and division boards and real-life homeschooling with trilingual siblings! My daughter especially loves the Montessori division board!
世上只有妈妈好 – Chinese Song for Mother’s Day (Lyrics & Writing Worksheet)
世上只有妈妈好 is a beautiful Mother's Day song! Here are free printable lyrics and writing practice worksheets in simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese.
Handmade Cards for Reading and Writing Practice (English, Chinese, and Korean)
In addition to creativity and family bonding, handmade cards are a wonderful way to practice reading and writing in English, Chinese, and Korean! Here are various ways that we have adapted learning to different stages and ages!
Chinese Mother’s Day Cards – Free Printable in Simplified and Traditional Chinese
Free printable Mother's Day cards in simplified and traditional Chinese to celebrate Mother's Day! Have fun decorating the daisies and tulips while learning important vocabulary about Mother's Day in Chinese!