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Early Chinese Language Learning: Numbers, Colors, Shapes

This post discusses how a parent created a teaching plan to aid their child’s bilingual journey, emphasizing the importance of engaging topics like numbers, colors, and shapes. By making learning fun and relatable, children quickly expand their vocabulary and build confidence. Suggested activities and books further support this developmental process.

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Book Review : Doctor Molly’s Medicine Case 茉莉醫生的神奇醫藥箱

Author : Miriam Moss Where to buy : Little Kozzi, books.com.tw, Gloria’s bookstore Age : 2+ My preschooler has an interesting relationship with doctors. She loves dressing up as a doctor but she is terrified when she needs to go see one herself. She loves giving her little brother shots and medicines but she would

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4 strategies to raise bilingual children

The post shares strategies for parents considering teaching their children a second language. It includes embracing seasonal parenting flows, using school topics as a teaching guide, starting with simple concepts, and incorporating language-learning activities into family routines. The writer emphasizes that raising bilingual children requires patience, consistency, and a realistic plan, but is highly rewarding and achievable with anticipated planning and determination.

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Our Story of Raising Bilingual Children at Home

A mother made a conscious decision to raise her children bilingual, speaking Cantonese and English. However, after her eldest daughter attended preschool, English became her primary language, causing a barrier with her Cantonese-speaking grandparents. The mother, rather than feeling disheartened, decided to intentionally and creatively incorporate more Cantonese-learning opportunities into her children’s daily lives, affirming the commitment to their bilingual upbringing.

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