Parent Guides, Resource Reviews

50 Common Cantonese Expressions – CanPro App Review

I’m always on a search for apps that can help children and adults alike to learn Cantonese so, of course, I was delighted to come across the app, CanPro, by the Education University of Hong Kong. How CanPro works CanPro (Cantonese Pronunciation app) is an app that focuses on learning common Cantonese expressions, specifically your… Continue reading 50 Common Cantonese Expressions – CanPro App Review

activity sheet, Home Life, Songs

The Tooth Brushing Song

My apologies that it has been a short while since my last post. My weeks have been full of making busy books (email me if you would like to purchase a personalised copy) and soaking up what’s left of my maternity leave (I’m back at work tomorrow!) Regular readers may know it’s a little goal… Continue reading The Tooth Brushing Song

Home Life, Sign Language, Songs

The Nappy Changing Song (Baby Sign Language – Week 5)

So we’re five weeks into our Sing and Sign lessons and we’ve covered a lot of baby signs but I’ve yet to share any songs we do. Sing and Sign often uses fun songs for different aspects of your baby’s routine. Incorporating songs can help: Your baby anticipate your actions (and make things like nappy… Continue reading The Nappy Changing Song (Baby Sign Language – Week 5)

Home Life, Sign Language

Signs for Going Outside (Baby Sign Language – Week 4)

This week in our Sing and Sign class, AJ and I covered what seemed like a million signs- they seem to have a lot of faith in our sleep-deprived minds (AJ hit his 8 month sleep regression right on queue.) Here, we are going to be focusing on signs about going outside. Signs of the… Continue reading Signs for Going Outside (Baby Sign Language – Week 4)

Home Life, Sign Language

Signs for Peekaboo (Baby Sign Language – Week 3)

We are three weeks into our Sing and Sign class and today we will be learning key signs to play AJ’s favourite game, peekaboo. Sign of the Week 邊度 bin1 dou6 | Where? This week, our key word is 邊度 bin1 dou6 | where. I’ve found I’ve been signing where a lot to AJ… E.g.1.… Continue reading Signs for Peekaboo (Baby Sign Language – Week 3)

Home Life, Sign Language

Saying No and Reading Books (Baby Sign Language – Week 2)

Each Sunday, we’re adding to both our baby sign langauge and Cantonese vocabulary inspired by our Sing and Sign class of the week. Remember, I’ve also made Quizlet deck especially for learning signs. If you need to catch up, here is what we learnt last week. Sign of the Week 唔 m4 + ··· |… Continue reading Saying No and Reading Books (Baby Sign Language – Week 2)