Parenting tips for 7-year-old
Raising a 7-year-old child can be a rewarding yet challenging experience for any parent. As your child transitions from being a young child to a more independent, growing individual, it...
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Phonics vs. Hanyu Pinyin: A Comparison for teaching children to read and write
When it comes to teaching children to read and write, phonics and Hanyu Pinyin play a crucial role in English and Chinese, respectively. While both systems serve the same purpose... -
The most difficult Chinese character simplified
“What is the most difficult Chinese character to write?” I remember one of my students asking me this random question in Chinese class one day. Trying to think at their... -
Chinese proverbs that teach you about life
Chinese proverbs, or 谚语 (yan yu) are ancient sayings of wisdom or advice taken from literature and history, written by famous philosophers and writers. These proverbs can be related to... -
Help your child learn Chinese Characters easier
Most primary school kids find Chinese characters hard to learn. That’s understandable, because not only are most Chinese words made up of many strokes, if you forget how to write... -
3 popular bookstores for Chinese materials
“Where can I find good Chinese storybooks for my primary school kid?” This is one question that I get asked every year during my parent teacher meeting (PTM) sessions. Today,... -
Kid-friendly Primary 1 Chinese words practice
I’ve always love creating my own notes, worksheets and spelling lists for my class when I was teaching in primary school. Although I specialize in teaching Primary 3 to Primary... -
Learning Chinese Hanyu Pinyin for Primary 1
In Singapore, Primary 1 children usually start learning Chinese by learning Chinese hanyu pinyin first before how to write Chinese characters. There’s a really important reason for this. Hanyu pinyin... -
How to improve your Chinese composition instantly
Chinese composition writing has always been one of the nightmares of most primary school kids. Whether you are aiming to pass your Chinese compo or looking for ways to write good... -
The 2024 PSLE Chinese guide you need
PSLE Chinese is the second language paper that your kid will need to take in primary school if they are studying Chinese. If it’s your child’s turn to sit for...
