Helpful tips for parents
Feed The Shark – Preschool Color Identification Game
This fun underwater-themed game is great for learning about colors. Call out a color (in English and Mandarin!) and encourage your child to feed the shark with the fish of that color. Older kids can help with cutting out the fist and the shark’s body. Materials: Colored construction paper (we used green, red, blue, yellow… read more
The New Moon at Chinese New Year
Our preschool apps are full of lovable characters, adorable activities and fun ways to learn beginner Mandarin and Chinese culture. Find us on the App Store for more Miaomiao apps!
Why Red and Gold on Chinese New Year?
Red and Gold are the most commonly associated colors for Chinese New Year and carry with them deep cultural and historical significance. Red Why do we see so much red during Chinese New Year? Because it is considered as the luckiest, prosperous and joyful colour of them all in Chinese culture! On Chinese New Year,… read more
The Story of the Zodiac Animals (and why there’s no Year of the Cat)
Once upon a time, long ago, in China, the Jade Emperor decided that there should be a way to measure time on earth. To do so, he told the animals that there should be a swimming race. “Hmmmmmmm,” he stroked his beard lost in deep thought, “it would please me to see all the animals participate… read more
Miaomiao’s Signature Use of Phonetic Spelling to Facilitate Easier Chinese Language Learning
Our staff at Miaomiao is a mix of English and Chinese speakers, and a tip we learned from one of our advisors completely changed the way our English speakers were able to connect with the Chinese vocabulary we teach in Miaomiao. During a discussion about pronunciation, he suggested we try writing the word phonetically. A… read more
Celebrations & Traditions: Red Eggs
Did you know that red eggs symbolize good wishes for a new start in Chinese culture? Often served to guests as part of a baby’s first birthday and first month celebrations, red eggs can be given at other important birthdays and weddings too. Red is a Chinese symbol for good fortune, so red eggs have… read more
What Colors Mean in Chinese Culture
Colors are everywhere. They’re our brain’s way of sorting out the light reflected off every object and surface. We associate different colors with different meanings and ideas, and use colors to stir emotional reaction. Chinese culture and tradition use colors that have become an integral part of much of ancient and modern Chinese life. The… read more
