by As a parent of a bilingual child, I’m pretty sure you’ve heard the expression, “Bilingualism is a superpower!” Every single day we need to remind our children that bilingualism is a superpower. Why? As a parent, telling your children that their ability to speak more than one language is very powerful is nothing short […]
The Power of Storytelling for Children in Second Language Acquisition
by The Power of Storytelling What is your favorite story when you were little? You might have quite a few stories you enjoyed tremendously. How about your child? Have you repeatedly read the same book for your child just because she is fascinated by a character in a story? Some very young kids will start […]
10 Ways to Get Your Children Involved During Chinese New Year
by There are a lot of traditions, customs, and rituals that can get children involved in the Chinese New Year. Involving your child in the process is a great way to share and teach cultural experiences with them. Whether or not you are living in a Chinese community, here are 10 ways to get your […]
Food, Pride, and Family Values
by Food, pride, and family values! Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! It’s a great time to reach out to friends, school, and library and have them join you to explore the fascinating Asian Pacific cultures. First we eat, then we do everything else. -M.F.K. Fisher This quote by Fisher is close to a well-known […]
Fun Ways to Teach Diversity at Home
by “Education begins the moment we see children as innately wise and capable beings. Only then can we play along in their world.” – Vince Gowmon In a world where many buy into the rhetoric of otherness and extreme nationalist sentiments creep on today’s political scene, raising global children becomes a necessity that cannot be overlooked […]