Writing is a combination of various abilities of the body, mind, eyes, and brain. Here are some of my favorite pre-writing exercises to get your child started with learning Chinese characters. These pre-writing activities are designed to engage your young Chinese learners and enhance core muscle strength, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills, setting a strong foundation for future writing success.

As a bilingual teacher and bilingual parent, there are some approaches and skills I use both in school and at home when teaching my students and my own child. Here are 5 things that we do at home to raise a bilingual child.