Teaching Chinese at Home
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happypoppy:
My 2yo can read independently, but he really prefers we read to him (or with him). That's really fine, I feel. They are so young, so to read a long book, esp those with small words, can be tiring for them, and then you won't be able to go through as many books as you want to for the day or that bedtime. When I stop reading a sentence, he always finishes for me. And words that I don't know,while I am pausing to check my iPod dictionary, interestingly, he already tells me the words accurately!Hi Phankao,
I've a 2+ yr-old boy and he's quite good with word recognition so he can read simple sentences already. However, the issue I have is he's reluctant to read independently even though he's able to do so on his own albeit not so fluently (ie. requires effort on his end). As he loves reading, we do a lot of books together every night both in Mandarin and English but Im wondering how can I prod him gently along to the next level (ie. to read independently). My intention is not to do away with our nightly read-together sessions but to get him to try reading on his own with less resistance on his end. As it is, he gets frustrated when I ask him to try even though I assured him that he knows the words in the book and I am there to help him along if the need arises.
I read with amazement on how your 2-year old can read independently and I am wondering what can I do better to guide him. Did your boy exhibit any of the above symptoms in the course of reading independently? Looking forward to your advice. Thanks! -
phankao:
ipod dictionary or ipad dictionary? if ipod dictionary, can share where to get??
My 2yo can read independently, but he really prefers we read to him (or with him). That's really fine, I feel. They are so young, so to read a long book, esp those with small words, can be tiring for them, and then you won't be able to go through as many books as you want to for the day or that bedtime. When I stop reading a sentence, he always finishes for me. And words that I don't know,while I am pausing to check my iPod dictionary, interestingly, he already tells me the words accurately!happypoppy:
Hi Phankao,
I've a 2+ yr-old boy and he's quite good with word recognition so he can read simple sentences already. However, the issue I have is he's reluctant to read independently even though he's able to do so on his own albeit not so fluently (ie. requires effort on his end). As he loves reading, we do a lot of books together every night both in Mandarin and English but Im wondering how can I prod him gently along to the next level (ie. to read independently). My intention is not to do away with our nightly read-together sessions but to get him to try reading on his own with less resistance on his end. As it is, he gets frustrated when I ask him to try even though I assured him that he knows the words in the book and I am there to help him along if the need arises.
I read with amazement on how your 2-year old can read independently and I am wondering what can I do better to guide him. Did your boy exhibit any of the above symptoms in the course of reading independently? Looking forward to your advice. Thanks! -
jedamum:
It's an app. Can download with your iPod touch or iPad or iPhone. The apps are free, that's why I got an iPod instead of a Chinese electronic dictionary . Small enuf to go in my pocket of even small bag. Then any word I don't know, I just use my finger to write how what the Chinese character looks like and I'll be able find it in that dictionary. I use the apps \"KT-DICT\" and \"pleco\".
ipod dictionary or ipad dictionary? if ipod dictionary, can share where to get??phankao:
My 2yo can read independently, but he really prefers we read to him (or with him). That's really fine, I feel. They are so young, so to read a long book, esp those with small words, can be tiring for them, and then you won't be able to go through as many books as you want to for the day or that bedtime. When I stop reading a sentence, he always finishes for me. And words that I don't know,while I am pausing to check my iPod dictionary, interestingly, he already tells me the words accurately! -
just to update. my DD has completed book 2 of basic chinese. now we are in secodn word of book 3. she loves the daily chinese words recognition. im thinking i can try with my 16 m-old boy huh… see if he can read earlier… hee
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micollh:
just to update. my DD has completed book 2 of basic chinese. now we are in secodn word of book 3. she loves the daily chinese words recognition. im thinking i can try with my 16 m-old boy huh.. see if he can read earlier.. hee
Great! Can feel your happiness as I also use to :boogie: whenever dd has finished any CL story book! :celebrate: -
phankao:
It's an app. Can download with your iPod touch or iPad or iPhone. The apps are free, that's why I got an iPod instead of a Chinese electronic dictionary . Small enuf to go in my pocket of even small bag. Then any word I don't know, I just use my finger to write how what the Chinese character looks like and I'll be able find it in that dictionary. I use the apps \"KT-DICT\" and \"pleco\".[/quote]thanks. will get dh to see if can download into his iphone.
ipod dictionary or ipad dictionary? if ipod dictionary, can share where to get??jedamum:
[quote=\"phankao\"]
My 2yo can read independently, but he really prefers we read to him (or with him). That's really fine, I feel. They are so young, so to read a long book, esp those with small words, can be tiring for them, and then you won't be able to go through as many books as you want to for the day or that bedtime. When I stop reading a sentence, he always finishes for me. And words that I don't know,while I am pausing to check my iPod dictionary, interestingly, he already tells me the words accurately! -
Brenda10:
:celebrate:micollh:
just to update. my DD has completed book 2 of basic chinese. now we are in secodn word of book 3. she loves the daily chinese words recognition. im thinking i can try with my 16 m-old boy huh.. see if he can read earlier.. hee
Great! Can feel your happiness as I also use to :boogie: whenever dd has finished any CL story book! :celebrate: -
chrismei:
bigmac:
Postman came at 1pm and I have received my items. :celebrate:
That good.
Update... finally dangdang refunded my $ but back to their account and NOT to my credit card account. They are requesting me to order new books ...hmmm...i did not make purchase as i bought a lot of good chinese storybooks at NTUC selling $1.90 to $2.90...(worth $5.90 to $10.00 per book in popular)...not sure if anyone post in kiasu?
My gal born in Sep 06 is at 十五快读报- book 3, chapter 29...hopefully we can finish book 3 by end of this month...
Hi, may I know from which ntuc you bought the story books ? What are some of the titles ? My K1 is also at book 3 of swkd. -
Hi, so happy that dd is on the 3d book of 卫斯理-玩具 after finished the 老猫 and 寻梦. The reading pace is quite slow but we are happy that she is keen to conitnuous with this series of books. :lol:
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Brenda10:
Hi, so happy that dd is on the 3d book of 卫斯理-玩具 after finished the 老猫 and 寻梦. The reading pace is quite slow but we are happy that she is keen to conitnuous with this series of books.
Hi Brenda,
Can you share with us on how you get your girl to read all these chinese books? Do you need to sit down and read together with her initially as most kids that I know are very reluctant to read chinese story books. Thanks.
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