Luka Reading Robot is a Game Changer for Bilingual Chinese-English Speaking Families
Can't read Chinese or need a break? Luka Reading Robot can read thousands of Chinese books to your children and sing Chinese songs, too!
Why is My Child Not Paying Attention to Books in the Minority Language?
Why is my child not paying attention to books in the minority language? The problem is most likely due to one of these 6 issues.
Top Tips for Teaching Chinese from Teacher and Author Cathy Ju Yao
Experienced Chinese teacher and author Cathy Ju Yao shares tips for teaching Chinese characters and why reading and writing instruction should be separated.
15 Smart Ways to Motivate Your Child to Read
Everybody knows that reading is important, but what if your child is reluctant? These 15 strategies will motivate your child to read and love books!
5 Ways My Child and I Learn Chinese from Audiobooks
Chinese audiobooks have significantly improved our Chinese speaking and reading skills. Here are tips on how to choose and use audiobooks to boost fluency and literacy!
磁性拼字拼图 Chinese Characters Magnetic Spelling Game
This educational toy teaches how to build Chinese characters. Kids learn the spatial relationship of the strokes within the traditional writing grid.
7 Easy Ways to Teach Chinese and Korean with Play Dough (VIDEO)
Play dough is a fun, open-ended material that most children love. Here are 7 easy ways to teach Chinese and Korean with play dough!
5 Best Ways to Memorize Chinese Characters (VIDEO)
Remembering Chinese characters is the hardest part of the language. These 5 important tips will help you memorize Chinese characters long-term!
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.
How to Teach Chinese with Montessori Sandpaper Characters
Tactile input helps with memory, especially for kids. Here's how to teach Chinese with Montessori sandpaper Chinese characters and the 3-period lesson.
5 Reasons Books are the Best Gifts for Multilingual Kids
Books are my favorite gift to give for any occasion, especially for multilingual kids. Although kids are often more excited about getting toys, books are always my go-to gift. This is because gifting books sends a clear message that literacy is important.
When and How to Teach Chinese Characters to Kids?
Kids will read when they are ready, but everybody benefits from early exposure to Chinese characters! Here are tips on how to cultivate interest, attention span, and print awareness and recommended first Chinese characters to teach children!
5+ Fun Ways to Explore Symmetrical Chinese Characters (VIDEO)
Symmetrical Chinese characters have mirror images around a vertical (eg, 大) or horizontal (eg, 区) axis. Here are several fun ways to learn about symmetry and explore its presence in letters!
When Should My Child Learn Hanyu Pinyin?
When should children learn Hanyu Pinyin? Overview of the pros and cons and why I am waiting to teach the Chinese phonetic system to my children.
6 Fun Ways to Assess Reading Comprehension With Kids!
Learning to read Chinese is a very exciting milestone, but does your child truly understand what they are reading? Here are 6 fun ways to test Chinese reading comprehension skills!
Create a Print-Rich Environment with Labels that Promote Literacy
Labels are a critical tool for creating a print-rich environment, and its effectiveness depends on the appearance. Learn important tips for creating labels that promote literacy in children.