This is a picture of me in a bookstore located in San Francisco's Chinatown. Everything was in Chinese from the books I wanted to buy to the aisle labels to the words coming out of the vendor's mouth. It was daunting to say the least, however, with a little patience and work I got what I wanted (materials for class) and she got what she wanted (my money). The reason I bring this up is because I know that Chinese can seem like a tough subject but with a little patience and work everyone can get what they want. Parents, you can help your kids out tremendously by taking time to ask them about their Chinese classes and giving them a chance to show (and practice) what they know. There are also many TV programs, websites, and resources that can help you and your kids practice and learn Chinese. I guarantee that a little work will pay off and fun will be had by all. Whether it is watching Ni Hao Kailan on TV, taking a trip to the Iowa City Public Library to check out children's books, or a quick google search, there are tons of ways to have fun with Chinese. Students will be learning about animals in Chinese at Kalona Elementary for the next few weeks. A fun activity you can do at home is label your pet's food dishes, houses, and beds with the Chinese words (Hint: they learn those this week) this will help you both learn and remember the Chinese. Or you can label the animal itself if you are really serious...hehe. Until next time. Zai Jian (goodbye)
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