Teaching Chinese at Home

[nonKiasu]

Charmaine_chong:

5 Importance Books in a Child's Life


《孝经》，
《论语》，
《道德经》。
。《孙子兵法》
《易经》。

Source from http://www.zhse.com/

Hi. I just wonder why 三字经 and 弟子规 is not in the list? What is the diff betwen 弟子规 and 孝经?
I have teaching my DSs 三字经 for more than a year ago, when they are 4 years old. They now can recite chapter 1 and half way thru chapter 2. Only recently, I try to explain the meaning to them. So nowadays, if they just want to play and don't want to read/write, I will say: 子不学,非所宜,幼不学,老何为. They understand what I am saying.

I am planning (oh no, planning for 3 mths liao :oops: and haven't start) to recite 弟子规. Now, I see 孝经. So, don't know which one to go for then.
Anyone knows anywhere conducting 弟子规 or 孝经 for preschoolers?

[nonKiasu]

GreenQ:

I have just received reply from the publisher.


The distributor in Singapore for odonata books is elm tree (as stated by autumnbronze), and their website is http://elmtreebooks.com .

You can find their outlets in Singapore at : http://elmtreebooks.com/locate_us.php

You can choose to order directly from http://www.odonatabooks.com/webshaper/store/viewCat.asp?catID=3 the books with or without CD. But in singapore it comes with CD.

I have placed order for series 3-5 at RM137.70 without CD include surface shipping charges. I think it is cheaper...

Hi, GreenQ. Thanks for your recommendation. Ya, I thot the books are great. I tried to order from odonatabook but realised that they don't accept visa. What kind of payment mode did you use?

[GreenQ]

nonKiasu:

... I tried to order from odonatabook but realised that they don't accept visa. What kind of payment mode did you use?

Hmmm... yes, I paid by visa. May be you shd try again? Or email to the publisher if you still encounter the same problem? After I placed order, the next day odonatabooks.com has sent 2 emails to me for 1/ order confirmed 2/ order received, and followed by another email few days later - 3/ order shipped.[quote] ...Thanks for your recommendation. Ya, I thot the books are great... [/quote]You are welcome. Yes. This is a very good reader! My kids enjoy the books. They progress smoothly and fast comparing to other readers I have at home. Hope your DSs will love it too...

[Charmaine_chong]

Hi Tamarind,


You are most welcomed!

I was very busy last whole week.

I am not sure the education here as i studied in Malaysia. I do hope school will teach them chinese classics.

My son learns chinese classic at Buddhism Centre. My son likes to attend but not so keen to pratise at home. No matter how unwilling he is, i see him progress well.

I let him listen to CD and i read to him up to 10 times a day depending on my schedule. He absorbs almost all. If he refuse to recite, i will read to him instead.

Yesterday was his 3rd class. They learn a page every week. After second week he can recite the first page easily, 2nd page with little help. He is on 3rd page and we are working hard on it.

Young children’s memory is amazing.

[Mummy_Tang]

autumnbronze:

Phankao,


Don't despair, put it up for sale here lah ...

I am sure it'll be snapped up in no time

ps: 17 mths and can read the whole set - :salute: :ugogirl:

HIHI... i saw them @ Popular Tampiness. I bought 1 set of series 1, think there are still2 sets of series 1. Will let my DD2 try tonight.

[joshjay]

Hi Tamarind,


I have been following your posts and blog frequently and as per you recommendation, I place an order for some Chinese books at http://www.dangdang.com. After much difficulty in placing the order and making the payment, the current status has been the following for almost 2 weeks already. Is it supposed to be like this? Please advise whether the order is ok. Thanks.

等待审核

Thanks.

joshjay

[tamarind]

joshjay:

Hi Tamarind,


I have been following your posts and blog frequently and as per you recommendation, I place an order for some Chinese books at http://www.dangdang.com. After much difficulty in placing the order and making the payment, the current status has been the following for almost 2 weeks already. Is it supposed to be like this? Please advise whether the order is ok. Thanks.

等待审核

Thanks.

joshjay

Hi,
Did you receive an email from dangdang asking for you to verify your credit card ? For problems like this, you should email [email protected] to check with them directly.

[Charmaine_chong]

Hi Non kiasu,


If you are interested to send your child to learn chinese classic. You may want to contact this teacher 90660429.

Please note that it is big class with parents accompanied and held in buddhism centre.

Aside of reciting chinese classic, the children get to learn the basic manners eg: what do do before having meal, taking off your shoes when returning home …

Parents need to pratise with kids as many times as possible at home, otherwise the child will not be able to follow.

We are learning Lun Yu -chapter 4.

After finishing lun yu, children will continue to learn other chinese classics.

I am not able to tell the differences between some of the classics as I am also exploring together with my kids.

Basically i find that we need good environment to learn classic. To me, i find it hard to reinforce at home without attending class.

[csb]

Charmaine_chong:

Hi Non kiasu,


If you are interested to send your child to learn chinese classic. You may want to contact this teacher 90660429.

Please note that it is big class with parents accompanied and held in buddhism centre.

Aside of reciting chinese classic, the children get to learn the basic manners eg: what do do before having meal, taking off your shoes when returning home .......

Parents need to pratise with kids as many times as possible at home, otherwise the child will not be able to follow.
.

Hi Charmaine_chong, what you have described sounds interesting. Before I call the teacher, can I find out where/what is the centre? Are there different classes for different age groups? Thank you.

[Charmaine_chong]

Hi CSB,


The class size is for 0-13 years old. So long the young children do not make noise, they will allow toddler to attend. Sleep in class is ok for toddler.

We go to Geylang which is the HQ. They have other centre. You may need to check it out. I knew that they have classes in west, east, puggol as well.

You try to find out from her. The fee is very affortable as they are volunteers without getting a cent but the quality is TIP TOP.

You try to find out more. Is really interesting. I get to know that education is so simple, need not to pay so much for enrichment, right brain, blah…