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Bilin Academy: Art, Games, Calligraphy Classes in Chinese and English

Bilin Academy: Art, Games, Calligraphy Classes in Chinese and English

By Betty
November 28, 2020

My kids love Bilin Academy's engaging art, Go, and calligraphy classes! Through fun immersion, they are learning more Mandarin Chinese!.
How I’m Learning Chinese as a Busy Parent: Speaking, Reading, Writing

How I’m Learning Chinese as a Busy Parent: Speaking, Reading, Writing

By Betty
October 15, 2020

Learning Chinese is possible as a busy parent. Here are tips and resources improving listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese.
Montessori Chinese Stroke Order Sandpaper Cards 汉字笔画砂纸板 (Printable)

Montessori Chinese Stroke Order Sandpaper Cards 汉字笔画砂纸板 (Printable)

By Betty
September 10, 2020

Montessori sandpaper cards are a fun way to learn Chinese stroke order! Tactile input helps with remembering the correct writing order.
5 Best Ways to Remember Chinese Characters (VIDEO)

5 Best Ways to Remember Chinese Characters (VIDEO)

By Betty
March 2, 2019

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

How I Taught My Child 1000+ Chinese Characters as a Non-Fluent Speaker

By Betty
December 31, 2018

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

How to Teach Chinese with Montessori Sandpaper Characters

By Betty
December 27, 2018

Tactile input helps with memory, especially for kids. Here's how to teach Chinese with Montessori sandpaper Chinese characters and the 3-period lesson.
Chinese Writing Worksheets – Simplified and Traditional Chinese (Free Printables)

Chinese Writing Worksheets – Simplified and Traditional Chinese (Free Printables)

By Betty
November 24, 2018

Tips for using Chinese writing practice worksheets! Included are free printable basic stroke worksheets plus Sagebooks writing worksheets.
When and How to Teach Chinese Characters to Kids?

When and How to Teach Chinese Characters to Kids?

By Betty
November 11, 2018

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 Strategies That Encourage A Child to Love and Speak the Minority Language

5 Strategies That Encourage A Child to Love and Speak the Minority Language

By Betty
November 7, 2018

How do you encourage a child to love and speak the minority language? A Singaporean-Italian parent of trilingual children shares her heartfelt advice and personal experience.
5+ Fun Ways to Explore Symmetrical Chinese Characters (VIDEO)

5+ Fun Ways to Explore Symmetrical Chinese Characters (VIDEO)

By Betty
October 24, 2018

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!
Which Communication Skill is Most Important?

Which Communication Skill is Most Important?

By Betty
October 17, 2018

Which language skill is most important? The priority should always be 看听 (look, listen) followed by 说读写 (speak, read, write).
How to Teach Kids Grammar: Which Resource is the Best?

How to Teach Kids Grammar: Which Resource is the Best?

By Betty
September 26, 2018

What is the best way to teach kids grammar? The answer is simple: conversations with fluent speakers and high quality children's literature!
How to Teach Kids Time with Simple, Hands-On Clock Activities

How to Teach Kids Time with Simple, Hands-On Clock Activities

By Betty
August 13, 2018

Teach kids time with a step-wise, Montessori-inspired approach! Here are inexpensive, interactive, and easy to set-up clock-learning activities!
Transitioning from Dominant to Minority Language

Transitioning from Dominant to Minority Language

By Betty
July 30, 2018

How to get kids to speak the minority language? Here is a detailed, step-by-step guide for creating a positive, prepared environment that encourages the minority language at home!
When Should My Child Learn Hanyu Pinyin?

When Should My Child Learn Hanyu Pinyin?

By Betty
July 15, 2018

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!

6 Fun Ways to Assess Reading Comprehension With Kids!

By Betty
May 16, 2018

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!
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Dr. Betty Choi CHALK Academy - 2

Hi! I’m Betty, a Chinese-American mom, believer, pediatrician, and writer.  I’m having fun learning Chinese with my children, and I love sharing multilingual resources and teaching tips!  I hope these ideas can help your family or school! Read More…

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