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We were at Kowloon Bay Cycling Park today. I rented a bicycle with supporting wheels for J to have a go. It was his first trial. He liked it, but preferred his scooter. The cycling area is not very big, but enough for young… Continue Reading “Kowloon Bay Park – Cycling Track”
πNew productπ I have, Who has – Number learning cards – HKD30 (postage included) These learning cards reinforce number recognition (1-100). How to play: 1) Hand out the cards to the kids. 2) The kid with the “Start” card goes first and he/she reads… Continue Reading “I have, Who has – Number learning cards – HKD30 (postage included)”
A few days ago I shared with the Playtimes readers my Chinese New Year Blossom Tree collage. I was so eager to see how the kids in my English playdate would create their own masterpiece. I let them to use various colouring crayons and… Continue Reading “Chinese New Year Blossom Tree collage x English playdate”
Today we are at the Inclusive Playground in Tuen Mun Park. It is a new playground in the park which was opened less than 2 months ago! It is by far the best playground I have been in Hong Kong. There are two big… Continue Reading “Inclusive Playground in Tuen Mun Park”
This is a simple and super fun way to practice addition with J and his K2 friends in our playdates. It is very easy to set up, you would need: Some toy blocks A ping pong ball (or any small ball) Some paper to… Continue Reading “Fun way to learn addition”
This is a simple activity to learn sight words using foam craft sticks and pegs. What you need: Foam craft sticks Wooden pegs Marker pens How to make it: Write down the sight words you want to teach, plus a few more Write down… Continue Reading “Learn sight words with craft sticks and pegs”
Chinese New Year is coming soon. I would love to share with you how to make this beautiful Blossom Tree Collage with your little one. Equipment: Plain paper (preferably white colour so the flowers show up better) A red pocket (I always reuse mine)… Continue Reading “Chinese New Year Blossom Tree Collage”
Working with kids have taught me a lot. Some kids are chatty, some are quiet, some are active, some can sit still, some are able to ask for help, some need more guidance. They all gave me inspiration and made me think more on… Continue Reading “Teaching kids in my English playdates”
Dramatic play at my English Playdate – ππ¨π»βπ³π©π»βπ³ The kids had so much fun today. I felt so proud when I saw their eyes lit up when they put their pizza in my pretend oven (see pics).
Through various hands on activities and games, I hope to encourage the little ones in my English playdates to speak and listen to English in a fun and relaxing environment. More info on my English playdates will be coming soon.