Book Character Costume Ideas for Bilingual Children to dress up as for Halloween.
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How to read bilingual books?
You probably already know the benefits of speaking more than one language and raising bilingual children. Benefits of bilingual children But, what about when it comes to bilingual reading and bilingual storytime? Reading being such an integral part in a child’s language development, it’s something all parents of bilingual children must consider. It may […]
The Truth About Raising Bilingual Kids
The Do’s and Don’ts of Raising Bilingual Kids As with anything in parenting, or life really, there are a thousand opinions about the “right way” to do something. Breastfeed or bottle-feed? Home school or public school? Screen time or none at all? In the bilingual home, parents have their own unique sets of questions […]
It Takes a Village to Raise a Bilingual Child
It’s common knowledge that raising kids is HARD WORK. Parents who try to do it all on their own quickly become overwhelmed and stressed out. That’s why it’s so important to surround yourself with a supportive community. All of this is amplified even more when you are raising a bilingual child, especially if you live […]
Are Bilingual Kids Actually Smarter?
Does being bilingual make you smarter? Boy, that’s a loaded question! Conventional wisdom and popular belief have gone back and forth on this through the years, and even science offers us a less-than-direct answer at times. Let’s take a look at some of the facts as we know them. 1. Bilingualism gives the brain a […]
10 playful ideas for your bilingual child to get the most out of Summer
Summer holidays have already started for some, but are about to kick off for most of the northern hemisphere and with it comes the chance for children to have even more exposure than usual to their home language. Many bilingual families love summer holidays for this very reason. Here are 10 fun and engaging […]
World Book Day – Last Minute Bilingual or Multilingual Book Character Costumes
Great Last Minute Book Week Costume Ideas Book Week is upon us – don’t despair here some last minute book costume ideas Today, the 23rd of April is World Book Day and many schools around the world will be celebrating book week. As the kids go back to class after the Spring Break or Easter […]
10 Benefits of Reading (Bilingual) Books For Kids – For the Love of Books
Why is reading books so important for kids? We started TimTimTom because we believe in the power of reading and believe that from an educational point of view, reading is the most important gift you can give to your children to help them succeed in life. And this is true, not only from an educational […]
The Chinese New Year Guide – Traditions and Symbolisms
Chinese New Year, as most call it in English, begins next Tuesday. The Spring Festival or Chūn Jié (春节 – Simplified, 春節 – Traditional ), as it is called in Chinese is an exciting time of the year in many Chinese speaking countries and Chinese communities around the world. We have tried to summarize the […]
Representation in Kid’s Literature MATTERS
An international school librarian gave me this amazing comment, when I asked her to read through our first book The Underwater Story. “I love the story and the illustrations are gorgeous, but what I am really excited about is the idea behind these books. I can finally offer a book with an Indian looking child.” […]