Singapore Directions

I finally figured out how to post these on this blog! If you didn't receive my email, here are the directions to access the program/materials we use in 2nd grade to learn Chinese.

The website is: http://www.xuele.edumall.sg/xuele/slot/u107/index1.html

When you click there, you will see this screen shot:

When you choose this option, you will have a drop-down menu. Choose the 2nd option.

Then you will see this screen:

After that, you will come to this screen:

You can explore the options in the center. The first option usually contains a dialogue, the second option is a song that we'll learn in class.

Some of the options in the center will ask for a username/password. Because of copyright issues, we do not have access to some of the materials.

It would be great to review the song/dialogue with your kids daily or at least frequently!

Let me know if you have any questions!

 

Basic Review (new learners and old)

There are a few students that have not ever taken Chinese before. I can only imagine how overwhelming it would be to jump in year 2! Below are some resources for those students/parents.

It would be great for ALL students to review this info at home so that they can remember it from last year.

Here is a link for numbers with pronunciation. They should have these down so that they are automatic.

Here is a link to the basic commands that we use in class. This is a GREAT resource because they can make flashcards and play games. Some of the most important commands include: "Sit down," "Be quiet," "Stand up" (although they are all useful and said in the classroom).

Here is a link to some other basic vocabulary words that we use in the classroom. Some of the most important one's are for: homework, test, desk, paper, pen.

You can also find lots of popular kid's Chinese songs here, although I had problems loading it (but maybe you won't!)

I hope you all find these useful!

Powerpoint of Literacy 1B6A vocabulary!

You can view the following video of the vocabulary (plus pictures) with my voice saying how you say them. It would be great to go over this with your kids so that they can learn the tones and the meaning/pictures. I am sick/have a cold, so I apologize for any weirdness in my voice.

THERE WILL BE A QUIZ/TEST NEXT THURSDAY (not Friday/tomorrow like I originally planned) on this information. Of course, we will review in class but it would be awesome if you could go over it at home. Any questions, leave a comment or email me!

Here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anqXOENutLw

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog! I am very excited to work with you and your children! I have a passion for Chinese, teaching, and love to work with kids. Here on this blog you will find weekly posts with ideas of how you can help your kids learn Chinese. The posts may include links to websites, youtube videos with vocabulary and pronunciation, or other supplemental materials that can aid in learning Chinese. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at lindsey.hatch@canyonsdistrict.org.

Get ready for a great year!