We all know children need to hear a new word many times before it is added to their vocabulary. In order to create more chances to expose them to new vocabulary, of course, reading a story to them is the best way to do so. But if your child is learning a second language, and you have not mastered this language yet, you might teach your child ways to put new words into practice, and it is important to help them visualize these words. For nouns, show your child flashcards with pictures and vocabulary. 

After we review some of the flashcards, we draw some of the images and Chinese characters on other pieces of paper. Then we color everything and practice cutting out the pictures and the Chinese characters. Paper cutting is an important part of Chinese culture. We use various fancy tools, such as paper, scissors, glue, marker or pens, and we have a lot of fun.

Play with your kids as often as you can. If you teach your kids about animals in Chinese, you can practice making sounds associated with the words. For example, if the child is learning about animals we learned, we might make animal sounds together. You can also play smell-and-guess-the food games or create foods shaped like these words and eat them while saying the words If you teach your kids about food in Chinese, that would create special memories for them as well.