Category Archives: Language

基础汉字500

Posted on 23 Jan 2011 by keltong

I finally decided to start the 基础汉字500 with Darien. Today we start with just 2 word. “山” and “高”. Should be easy…I hope. Only 4 pages per lesson, very non threatening and easy read. With nice (related) pictures to compliment … Continue reading →

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First day at Mind Stretcher

Posted on 23 Jan 2011 by keltong

Today my K1 boy starts his first phonics class at Mind Stretcher (MS). In order to get him prepared, I have been asking him to play the alphabets phonics game at Starfall.com, which he seems to enjoy. I also purchased the Leapfrog … Continue reading →

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Tien Hsia (天下) Trial Lesson

Posted on 22 Jan 2011 by keltong

Today, My K1 boy did his trial lesson in Tien Hsia (天下). He was all excited on the way there but when he was at the door of the classroom, it suddenly become very ‘sticky’ and keep hugging my wife’s … Continue reading →

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Start of my (books) shopping spree!

Posted on 21 Jan 2011 by keltong

After reading tamarind’s Phonics and Reading blog, I decided that I will have to supplement my son’s phonics class with additional teaching at home. I am also intrigued by the Ladybird’s Key Words with Peter and Jane series (P&J). This series of … Continue reading →

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Buying Chinese Books for my P5 boy

Posted on 20 Jan 2011 by keltong

Upon tamarind’s recommendation, and successful purchase of my 1st order from Dang Dang (it is in ‘SHIPPED’ status now), I decided to get a set of Chinese book for my P5 boy. The book recommended is 不一样的卡梅拉. But my order … Continue reading →

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Learning to Teach Chinese

Posted on 19 Jan 2011 by keltong

Of all the information I read recently, this one really stands out. How to Raise a Bilingual Child by tamarind In it, she detailed her experience in teaching both her kids to read Chinese. By 7, her girl is reading … Continue reading →

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Kiasuparents Forum

Posted on 18 Jan 2011 by keltong

Have been visiting Kiasuparents Forum a fair bit this few days. Got quite a bit of things to read up, especially on parents either sending their kids to language schools, or choose to teach them at home. Came across a … Continue reading →

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English and Chinese class for Darien

Posted on 18 Jan 2011 by keltong

After taking the weekend to consider, we decided to gave up the I Can Read (ICR) assessment and go for the Mind Stretcher (MS) one instead. The reason is as what I said before, distance and term fees. We figure … Continue reading →

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Doing something for my kids

Posted on 12 Jan 2011 by keltong

After procrastinating for a long time, I finally decided that I need to do something different for my 2 sons education. You see, when Denver was young, he has the luxury of attempting at classes like music appreciation at Yamaha, have an … Continue reading →

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