Posted on May 10, 2016

Posted on May 10, 2016

Learning

Children have different reactions when meeting kids for the first time and a lot of it has to do with setting an example. The way you and your child communicate at home affects how your child interacts with others. Be an active…

A lot of times small children see something different in a show than adults. Often children look for perspectives to unsolved problems at their social and emotional level. It could be that little Michael misses his mom during the day,…

Is your child like the sun, beaming energy as she jumps from one couch to the next, tosses stuffed toys across the bed and dances wildly to a singing reindeer? Playdates with a hyperactive child don’t always include books on…

Does your child like to play with toys alone? Is he gentle, quiet, or prefers to watch kids play from the side? It sounds like your beautiful girl or boy has an introverted temperament, just like the one third to…

Here are a few points you can talk to your child while watching the Playdate episodes: Picnic Benben was so excited to be outdoors with his friends, that he didn’t realize he was ruining Doudou’s camera shots or Miaomiao’s picnic.…

When we watch children play the Sandwich Mini Game in Playdate with Miaomiao, they’re mostly excited to see Benben’s reactions. We’ve seen preschoolers spend twenty minutes carefully devising and thinking about the ingredients. The biggest achievement for children is when…

Children love looking through pictures, which was the inspiration behind our vocabulary section. It is set up like a scrapbook with polaroid photos that your child can look through and tap on to hear the vocabulary word. Why not turn…

We’ve done a lot of reading on the subjects of early language learning, and the issues around Chinese language acquisition for young children. Studies have shown that learning Chinese develops unique cognitive skills and enhances musical ability in children because…

Our staff at Miaomiao is a mix of English and Chinese speakers, and a tip we learned from one of our advisors completely changed the way our English speakers were able to connect with the Chinese vocabulary we teach in…

Colors are everywhere. They’re our brain’s way of sorting out the light reflected off every object and surface. We associate different colors with different meanings and ideas, and use colors to stir emotional reaction. Chinese culture and tradition use colors…

Did you know that red eggs symbolize good wishes for a new start in Chinese culture? Often served to guests as part of a baby’s first birthday and first month celebrations, red eggs can be given at other important birthdays…

In this downloadable lesson plan, kids can learn interesting facts about Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated. Our preschool apps are full of lovable characters, adorable activities and fun ways to learn beginner Mandarin. Find us…