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Learn Chinese Numbers using LEGO

Want to learn simple Chinese numbers using LEGO? Then read on and see how we incorporate LEGO into our daily life! Many of my readers will know that I love to use crafts to teach my children or our Lichfield Mandarin Club’s children in Chinese language. For example, we used ang pow (red packets) to make a Chinese character sheep, used old ang pow to write Chinese character Monkey, practised writing Chinese New Year words on balloons, 3D paper cutting Spring character and many more.

Lichfield Mandarin Club Party

Lichfield Mandarin Club has been running for over 8 months since early November 2012. We have around 10 – 18 children in each weekly class which is a huge success. Thanks to all the persistent mummies for bringing their children along on a regular basis!

Teaching Mandarin lesson

Last week Tuesday, it was my turn to teach the children Mandarin. I was teaching opposites. Before I started my lesson, we went through the revision of family members: 爸爸，妈妈，哥哥，弟弟，姐姐，妹妹, 和, 我爱 (father, mother, older brother, younger brother, older sister, younger sister and I love.).

I always thought that learning through playing is the best method of teaching and decided to lead action-based class.