#MA002 - Montessori Teens Board (Velcro Version)

ITEM CODE: #MA002 

$12
(inclusive of normal mail)

Montessori Teens Board

Introduction:

The Montessori Teens Board is designed to assist a child who may need a little more work in recognising and understanding numbers 11 through 19 (I added 20 just for continuity's sake). 

Template comes with ten 10s and 10 movable numbers (1-9 and 2) with velcro dots stuck on at the back. By physically placing the numbers 1-9, your child will gradually come to understand the number pattern from 11 through 19. 

Please watch this video for better understanding on how to work this teaching aid with your child.

Montessori Teens Board Demo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBDM8zwFmYw

Key Features:

Movable Manipulatives will allow your child to get involved in forming the "TEENS"!

It is more interactive than the traditional "point-and-say" method.

Product Description:

Plastic Corrugated Board measuring approx 28 x 28cm.

10 movable numbers (1-9, 2) with velcro dots.

note: Alternatively, you may get the original product here at 3 or 4 times the rate!

http://www.amazon.com/Montessori-Teens-and-Tens-Boards/dp/B004LD08MM

#MA001 - Rainbow Place Values Flipchart

ITEM CODE: #MA001

$16
(inclusive of normal mail)

Bilingual Description

Introduction:

Teach your child place values from ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands to 1 million with this Rainbow-coloured number flipchart!

Key Features:

Bilingual descriptions for place values

Appealing rainbow colours that can also double up to teach colours!

Small and handy to bring around!

Product Description:

A total of 70 individual number cards

Plastic corrugated backing measures 20x7cm

#GM001 - Velcro Tic-Tac-Toe

ITEM CODE: #GM001

$10

(inclusive of normal mail)

Introduction:

A tic-tac-toe and more!

Cute little Tic-Tac-Toe game thats great for outings and traveling!

Play and re-use them over and over again! 

Lovable and familiar characters are sure to appeal to your young ones. 

Teach them grid-reading at the same time!

For eg, empty all pawns, place 1 pawn on a randomly picked position and ask your child, "Where is Hello Kitty?" Direct their line of vision to the respective row and column and tell them, "It is at Column B, Row 2," (thus, B2) for instance.

Or use this as a mini memory game by placing the pawns at random position, flash it to your child and get him to replicate what he has just seen!

Key Features:

Re-usable

Velcro adhesive

Small and compact makes it great for traveling!

A great way teach your child what are 'columns' and 'rows' - crucial in leading up how to read grid system and understanding of the x-y axis.

Product Description:

Corrugated plastic board backing measures 12.4 x 12.4cm

5 Hello Kitty Pawns

5 Blues Clues Pawns

#CL005 - Thematic Chinese Word Practice

ITEM CODE: #CL005

$10
(inclusive of normal mail)

Actual Items

Close-up of the Number Theme

A set of 5 themes - Numbers/Colours/My Body/Nature/Animals

Introduction:

There's no doubt that writing is very much linked to how a child learns. Through writing, a child can retain information much better, especially a difficult language like Chinese.

This introductory set was specially catered for young preschoolers to learn more about Chinese and these themes and words are selected because they can relate to them more easily.

Most handwriting templates in the market are printed on paper and once the child writes on them, it can no longer be re-used, unless you erase them - word for word. The font size is also larger so it makes it easier for budding writers. Cute pictures are also a bonus!

This is why I designed this laminated set so that the child can practice writing on them over and over again and it can be easily wipe-and-reused. 

How Handwriting Trains the Brain

Read more here

"Using advanced tools such as magnetic resonance imaging, researchers are finding that writing by hand is more than just a way to communicate. The practice helps with learning letters and shapes, can improve idea composition and expression, and may aid fine motor-skill development.

It's not just children who benefit. Adults studying new symbols, such as Chinese characters, might enhance recognition by writing the characters by hand, researchers say. Some physicians say handwriting could be a good cognitive exercise for baby boomers working to keep their minds sharp as they age."

Writing Improves Memory:

Read more here

Key Features:

- A4 size laminated sheets

- wipe & erase easily!

- cute attractive pictures helps child to relate

Product Description:

- a set of 5 themes: number/colours/my body/nature/animals

- 10 individual laminated sheets

#CL004 - 我的名字

ITEM CODE: #CL004

$8.50
(inclusive of normal mail)

Introduction:

6-page name template to help your child build confidence in writing his/her Chinese name!

Key Features:

- first 3 pages are templates for each individual character in a typical chinese name

- subsequent 2 pages, the 3 characters are grouped together to be written

- the final page, the child may attempt to write his/her name without any guide

Product Description:

- 6 A4 printed (not laminated) pieces

BL#002 - Bilingual Name Template

ITEM CODE: #BL002 

$6
(inclusive of normal mail)

Bilingual Name Template in HK01

8 lovely Hello Kitty backgrounds to choose from!
or any other (Dora/Diego/Minnie/Mickey etc) of your choice!

Alternatively, you may go to http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/hello-kitty/wallpapers to view for more HK background designs! 

Thomas in TH04

4 charming Thomas backgrounds to choose from!
or any other (Dora/Diego/Minnie/Mickey etc) of your choice! 

CARS theme

Introduction:

Learning to write your name (in both languages!) is no longer a chore with this attractive large-size Name Template!

Cute and interesting background will lure your child to want to practice writing his/her name over and over again on this wipe-and-erase laminated sheet.

Key Features:

- features both English and Chinese names in one!

- any background (of your child's favourite character) of your choice

- wipe & erase surface

Product Info:

- A4 size single laminated sheet

#EL001 - ABC/Number Charts

ITEM CODE: #EL001

$10 (for set of 3)
(inclusive of normal mail)

Hello Kitty Theme

Thomas Theme

Actual Photos

Introduction:

Learning to write ABCs and Numerals is no longer a chore with this attractive chart template!

Cute and interesting backgrounds will invite your child into wanting to practice writing his/her name over and over again on this wipe-and-erase laminated sheet.

A-Z (both lower and uppercase) and Numerals 1-24 at a glance in a chart!

How Handwriting Trains the Brain

Read more here

"Using advanced tools such as magnetic resonance imaging, researchers are finding that writing by hand is more than just a way to communicate. The practice helps with learning letters and shapes, can improve idea composition and expression, and may aid fine motor-skill development.

It's not just children who benefit. Adults studying new symbols, such as Chinese characters, might enhance recognition by writing the characters by hand, researchers say. Some physicians say handwriting could be a good cognitive exercise for baby boomers working to keep their minds sharp as they age."

Writing Improves Memory:

Read more here

Key Features:

- wipe & erase surface!
- Hello Kitty or Thomas the Train theme!

Product Info:

- set of 3 laminated sheets comprising of:
1 uppercase ABC, 1 lowercase ABC and 1 numbers (from 1-24)

#BL001 - Bilingual Game Board

ITEM CODE: #BL001

$18
(inclusive of normal mail)

BEST-SELLER!!

Bilingual Number Game Board in RED

Secured with velcro dots

wipe-and-erase easily with Ikea Markers!

pls click here if you're unable to view video:
Tracing

 

pls click here if you're unable to view video:
counting

 

pls click here if you're unable to view video:
colour

note: my girl was 2.5 years old at the time of recording and she was just starting to read. I wrote the beginning letters in a different colour and that helped her 'recognise' and 'guess' the word according to the beginning sound. The next step would be to leave the lettering in a uniform colour. 

Introduction:

This product was designed with the aim to teach my child to understand both numerals and the Chinese characters that represented numbers. It allowed plenty flexibility as I could mix-and-match the cards in anyway I wanted to. 

For eg, I would pick the card with 2 red apples and asked her to count the number of apples on it. Subsequently, I invited her to find the numeral that represented that number. Finally, identify <<二>>, the Chinese Character that also represented 2. This board also allowed my child to practice sequencing and also appreciate what is "before/after/in between" a number. 

Key Features:

- bilingual in English and Chinese

- learn counting

- learn recognition

- learn sequencing

- mix and match

- wipe & erase!

Product Description:

- 30 rounded cards mounted on plastic corrugated board with velcro dots

- Board size: 40 X 25cm
- Card size: 4 x 6cm

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The series were later expanded to include the following themes:

1. Numbers

2. Colours

3. Shapes

4. Body Parts

5. Animals

6. Nature

The above add-ons are $10 each (without board).

Product Description for add-ons:

30 individual cut-out cards with rounded corners and matching velcro dots stuck on back.

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How the Gameboard appears in other colours

YELLOW

BLACK

BLUE

ORANGE

PURPLE

Colours of your choice (subjected to availability)

#CL003 - 二三快读 100字 Writing Sheets

ITEM CODE: #CL003

$10
(inclusive of normal mail)

Actual Items

overview of 100 characters

Introduction:

These practice writing sheets were adapted from the popular <<二三快读>> series targeted at young children as young as 2-3 years old. Features 100 most commonly encountered Chinese Characters. These 100 characters were carefully selected to be used as the underlying foundation in Chinese Studies. 

There's no doubt that writing is very much linked to how a child learns. Through writing, a child can retain information much better, especially a difficult language like Chinese.

This introductory set was specially catered for young preschoolers to learn more about Chinese and these themes and words are selected because they can relate to them more easily.

Most handwriting templates in the market are printed on paper and once the child writes on them, it can no longer be re-used, unless you erase them - word for word. The font size is also larger so it makes it easier for budding writers. Cute pictures are also a bonus!

This is why I designed this laminated set so that the child can practice writing on them over and over again and it can be easily wipe-and-reused. 

How Handwriting Trains the Brain

Read more here

"Using advanced tools such as magnetic resonance imaging, researchers are finding that writing by hand is more than just a way to communicate. The practice helps with learning letters and shapes, can improve idea composition and expression, and may aid fine motor-skill development.

It's not just children who benefit. Adults studying new symbols, such as Chinese characters, might enhance recognition by writing the characters by hand, researchers say. Some physicians say handwriting could be a good cognitive exercise for baby boomers working to keep their minds sharp as they age."

Writing Improves Memory:

Read more here

Research have found that writing enhances recognition and also activates both sides of the brain for better quality learning.

More details here regarding <<二三快读>> : 

http://product.dangdang.com/product.aspx?product_id=22544482

Key Features:

100 Chinese Characters

wipe-and-erase!

Product Description:

Product will be 10 single laminated sheets with 10 characters per A4 paper.
A total of 100 Chinese Characters.

#CL002 - 二三快读 Tracing Flash Cards（100 字）

ITEM CODE: #CL002

$25 (A4 uncut laminated sheets)
$35 (100 cards cut + unrounded corners)
$40 (100 cards cut + rounded corners)
(inclusive of normal mail)

Actual Items

overview of all 100 characters

closeup view of each A4 laminated sheet

my 2.5 YO tracing on the cards
(pls ignore the sizing as these were earlier versions i made)

Introduction:

These D.I.Y tracing flashcards were adapted from the popular  <<二三快读>> series targeted at young children as young as 2-3 years old. Features 100 most commonly encountered Chinese Characters. These 100 characters were carefully selected to be used as the underlying foundation in Chinese Studies. 

These cards can be used not only as flash cards, but also for tracing purposes. 

There's no doubt that writing is very much linked to how a child learns. Through writing, a child can retain information much better, especially a difficult language like Chinese.

This introductory set was specially catered for young preschoolers to learn more about Chinese.

Most handwriting templates in the market are printed on paper and once the child writes on them, it can no longer be re-used, unless you erase them - word for word. The font size is also larger so it makes it easier for budding writers.

How Handwriting Trains the Brain

Read more here

"Using advanced tools such as magnetic resonance imaging, researchers are finding that writing by hand is more than just a way to communicate. The practice helps with learning letters and shapes, can improve idea composition and expression, and may aid fine motor-skill development.

It's not just children who benefit. Adults studying new symbols, such as Chinese characters, might enhance recognition by writing the characters by hand, researchers say. Some physicians say handwriting could be a good cognitive exercise for baby boomers working to keep their minds sharp as they age."

Writing Improves Memory:

Read more here

Research have found that writing enhances recognition and also activates both sides of the brain for better quality learning.

More details here regarding <<二三快读>> : 

http://product.dangdang.com/product.aspx?product_id=22544482

Key Features:

100 Chinese Characters

wipe-and-erase!

large and clear strokes

Product Description:

Product will be 25 single laminated sheets with 4 characters per A4 paper.

Each card size is 13 x 9.7cm. 

note: add $15 for 100 individual flash cards cut out with rounded corners.

#CL001 - 笔画 Charts

ITEM CODE: #CL001

$9.00

(inclusive of normal mail)
 

overview of the 2 charts

Introduction:

Learning Chinese may appear daunting for those who have never been exposed to this language. This is why understanding key basic strokes is crucial in the learning of the language. This chart will help your child to understand that every Chinese Character, no matter how complicated it looks, is actually just made up of individual basic strokes, aka, 笔画。Mastering 笔画 helps your child to 'break down' each Chinese Character into the simplest form. 

Research have found that writing enhances recognition and also activates both sides of the brain for better quality learning.

Key Features:

wipe-and-erase!

hanyu pinyin

33 comprehensive basic strokes in the Chinese Language

suggested words with 笔画 appearing within them are given in blue

handy and convenient

5 colours of your choice

5 colours of your choices: blue/purple/pink/red/orange (from top-down)

close-up view, showing clear contrast

close-up of the chart: suggested words with 笔画 appearing within them are given in blue.

actual items

Product Description:

2 single A4 laminated charts featuring 33 笔画 strokes in colour of your preference.