Cantonese Resources for Non-Fluent Parents
Happy Halloween! This is my family's favourite time of year. We have so far kept up our tradition with a day of pumpkin picking. Then, to mix things up, we’re spending Halloween night tucked away in a cabin in the woods, which hopefully will be more cosy than spooky! Jack O'Lantern Printable Let's continue the… Continue reading Cantonese Pumpkin Activity Sheet
AJ has just turned four (how time flies) and this is the year where I feel he will really understand what Mid-Autumn Festival is so I am leaning in. Here is a list of three easy-to-prep activities that AJ and I will be participating in! Activity #1 - Play Dough Mooncakes Whilst actual mooncakes are… Continue reading Low-Prep Mid-Autumn Festival Activities
Summer was always my favourite season growing up but the more I reflect on Autumn, the closer it gets to becoming my favourite time of year. The weather is pleasant and not too hot, your wardrobe is cosy and comfy, Halloween will soon be here, and nature walks are a thing of beauty. To celebrate… Continue reading Autumn Activities – Scavenger Hunt and Wordsearch
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! We never celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival growing up so I haven't really introduced it to AJ. We have been enjoying reading 'Calvin Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival' by Karen Yee (review coming soon!) and I would like to embrace the holiday more as AJ gets older. I have used it as an opportunity to introduce… Continue reading Mooncake Fractions – A Mid-Autumn Festival Activity
Did you know that June 1st is Dinosaur Day? We have been doing dinosaur-themed activities all month, not that AJ and I need an excuse to do so. AJ loves dinosaurs and can name nearly all of them in English. So now I'm in the process of teaching him their names in Cantonese. To kick-off… Continue reading Dinosaur Eggs and Fossil Hunting – Dinosaur Sensory Table Activities
13th - 19th May 2024 is Mental Health Awareness Week so I wanted to get involved by creating something to help our little ones regulate their emotions. I am very conscious that AJ may internalise the idea that he cannot cry or express his emotions because he is a boy. So I'm going to catch… Continue reading Cantonese Calming Corner
Easter snuck up on me this year- it's so early! The weather still has a hint of frost and my spring bulbs in the garden have yet to bloom. Spring is coming though and I'm looking forward to spending the Bank Holiday weekend with my family. If you need ten minutes to yourself this long… Continue reading Cantonese Easter Egg Hunt Activity Sheet
It's been a minute since I've posted but I'm back to quickly say Happy Halloween! This is one of my family's favourite time of the year because it's an opportunity to feel fun and festive without any of the pressures that Christmas can bring. Let's get spooky with some activity sheets! Colouring Activities and Printables… Continue reading Cantonese Halloween Activity Sheets
Cooking has deep roots in AJ’s family. His maternal great grandad was a chef as well as his paternal grandad. Food, especially Cantonese cuisine, plays a huge part in my family’s identity and heritage. This is why I was delighted to fine one of AJ’s favourite things to play with is his toy kitchen. I’ve… Continue reading DIY Cantonese Play Food Labels
Happy Easter to all who celebrate! As a child, we never really did Easter but this time of year always feels like something that needs to be celebrated. After a week of rain and hail, today on Good Friday, the sun has been shining all day. My garden has started to bud. Spring has sprung!… Continue reading Cantonese Easter Activity Sheets
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