Category Archives: Teaching Mandarin

Open-ended fun with Velcro craft sticks

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Angeline

So I’ve had this in my to-do list like … erm, let’s just say, for a very, very long time. I finally got down to making these velcro craft sticks for the kids – and I’m so glad to share … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Motor Skills, Homeschooling, Sensory play, Teaching English, Teaching Mandarin, Teaching Math | 9 Comments

Fun name writing activities (for the Chinese name)

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Angeline

When I chose the Chinese names for my children, everyone told me that I’d have a hard time teaching them to write their names and that I was making things difficult for them. Why can’t I choose less difficult-to-write Chinese … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeschooling, Sensory play, Teaching Mandarin | 1 Comment