Teaching Chinese at Home

[toddles]

tamarind:

toddles:

It's so cute that she calls her daughter 圆圆. I think my daughter would flip in her teenage years if I called her that in a book! haha.

I think that is her daughter's real name , not a baby name ?

I know a famous China actress named 圆圆.

Glad that you like the book. Yes it is not just a book to teach mandarin, it is about how she raised her daughter from baby to university level. She is writing about her real life experiences, which any mother can relate to.

really? when i read it I keep seeing a 鱼圆 flash across my mind heh heh.

whilst i think she probably did a great job with her daughter, I think sometimes the child's personality is a factor too. Her dd is naturally good natured to begin with... some kids I meet, they are just a totally different kettle of fish. and different techniques might be required.

[pokemon]

tamarind:

mummy of 2:

[quote=\"pokemon\"]Before sending my p1 ds to chinese creative writing class, i thought of trying to teach him myself at home. Anyone can share their experiences or can recommend any books that can help me get started?

According to 好妈妈胜过好老师, the basis for creative writing is reading. Without reading as the foundation, all other techniques you learn are just small tactics. Hope this helps.

I totally agree When I was in secondary school, I used to write very good essays effortlessly, and I enjoyed writing in Chinese very much. I never attended any enrichment classes, all thanks to reading as many Chinese novels that I can find.

For P1, I suggest that kids write 2 to 3 simple sentences of what they have done everyday. Once they can write sentences effortlessly, they will write whenever they are inspired. At this age, it is best to focus on reading. A child cannot write well unless he can read Chinese books with over 200 words a page fluently.

There is a section in the book 好妈妈胜过好老师, that says that when a child writes about his real life experiences, it is when he writes best.[/quote]thanks for both of your reply. Indeed to able to write must have the ability to read and converse. So far my ds is doing chinese reading (w/o hanyu pin yin)daily, i can see him improving.

Tamarind, thanks for suggesting, i think i can start him with writing a few sentence daily in his diary.

[Brenda10]

Hi tamarind, I have read the 好妈妈胜过好老师 and like one of this parts: 不陪”才能培养好习惯


家长一着急就会替孩子做决定，这是错误的。人的天性是愿意遵从自己的思想，排斥来自他人的命令。所以在培养孩子的过程中，为了形成儿童的自觉意识，也为了他更好地执行决定，应该尽量让孩子自己去思考和选择。哪怕是相同的决定，如果它不是来自家长的指令，而是来自儿童自己的意愿，他会更愿意去执行。

Therefore, when DD was back after the supplementary class at 4pm yesterday and wanted to do some other thing instead of doing homework or read a story book, I let her plan herself instead of asking/remind her the school work. She then chose to make a dress for her Barbie doll. I commended her creativity and took a photo for it. DD was very happy and done her school work and Science MCQ (from me) extremely fast than usual. After that she took a bath and enjoying her dinner with a story book and get ready for the 8pm show 食在好源 头and went to bed after the 9pm new CL show. We both were happy and I learnt to be patient, not to 一着急就替孩子做决定.

Thank you for recommend such a wonderful book.

[dimsum]

hquek:

Thanks all for your help. I'll have to go back and check that email account if any was received. Cross fingers....so anticipate.


update: status is now 等待审核. I also 等待-ing.

I suggest u email them then to speed things up. They should ask u 4 credit card details already.

[Busymom]

dokomo:

mummy of 2:

[quote=\"Busymom\"] Now, it's a question of finding time to read it...

Do start cos you won't be able to stop once you get started It's written in a very engaging and easy to understand manner.

Yes, agree, do start reading it soon. Once you start reading the book, chapter after chapter, you won't want to stop. This book follows me everywhere I go every day, so that I can read it whenever I have some free time in between. [/quote]Thanks for both your encouragement

hopefully it is not like books written by Makoto Shichida...

Will target to start this weekend... TGIF tomorrow!!!

[Busymom]

toddles:

It's so cute that she calls her daughter 圆圆. I think my daughter would flip in her teenage years if I called her that in a book! haha.

I called my DD 圆圆 too when she was younger (not real name though, just sounds like). :lol:

[Busymom]

dimsum:

hquek:

Thanks all for your help. I'll have to go back and check that email account if any was received. Cross fingers....so anticipate.


update: status is now 等待审核. I also 等待-ing.

I suggest u email them then to speed things up. They should ask u 4 credit card details already.

By the way, which email address do you send your query to? Is it at 帮助, and 联系客服? I have sent twice but so far no reply. I even called them up once, but unfortunately, I didn't have my credit card number with me at that time and they insisted that they can't check anything with regard to my order unless I could give them the first and last 4 digits of my credit card :x . So inflexible!

[dimsum]

Busymom:

By the way, which email address do you send your query to? Is it at 帮助, and 联系客服? I have sent twice but so far no reply. I even called them up once, but unfortunately, I didn't have my credit card number with me at that time and they insisted that they can't check anything with regard to my order unless I could give them the first and last 4 digits of my credit card :x . So inflexible!

I am very happy with their Customer service email response time. Always reply my email within 24 hours.

I email to [email protected]

[lizuan76]

Tamarind, you are right. I got deduction from dangdang even my transaction show unsuccessful.


I call the customer service this morning and the girl ask me to log in and cancel the order through the website myself. Refund will be make 1 to 2 weeks.(Wait and see is it true). I quote them my order no and they will be able to give me advise.

Mummies, if you are using AE card better dunt try again even they show payment transaction unsuccessful. Juz in case they deduct your payment already. Learn from my mistake

[Busymom]

dimsum:

I am very happy with their Customer service email response time. Always reply my email within 24 hours.

I email to [email protected]

Thanks, dimsum, has sent an email to the above email address, my third email so far. :x Hopefully they would respond this time.