Sunday, June 27, 2010

Top Books For Children in Asia


Top Children books in Asia

The magical world of storytelling makes children expand imagination and develop character. Children in every parts of Asia love to hear fantasy elements in a story telling such as magical places, kings and queens, heroes triumphs over wicked creature, magic wands and fairies. Fairy tale is indeed the top children books most read by many children in Asia.

Exposing literature to children in their very young age promotes learning and good comprehension. Through reading fairy tales that children are exposed to new vocabulary words. In language development, children reading books can learn to appreciate its benefit.

The top fairy tale books most read in Asia include the three little pigs, Goldilocks and the three bears, sleeping beauty, Snow white and the seven dwarfs, Cinderella, little red riding hood and Hansel and Gretel. Almost all children in Asia are familiar with these stories and often will tell you how these stories are all about when asked.

One of the famous fairy tales is the three little pigs that receive the highest rank over any other children books. This is a story of three pigs who decided to make their own houses out of their own ideas. The two pigs are lazy to build a house that is difficult to construct and would take time. The two lazy pigs build their houses out of straw and wood while the third pig uses brick. The hungry wolf comes across their houses wanting to eat the three pigs. He blows the first house of the pig which is made up of straw, and he also done this to the second pig that house is made up of wood. The two pigs run to their brother’s house made up of brick. The wolf tries to blow the house but the brick is too strong to break so he climbed the roof and tries to pass through the chimney. But unfortunately, he drops down trapped in the fire and large kettle of water. The wolf died and the three pigs then lived happily ever after.

Parents really love to read fairy tale stories to their children. Children on the other hand benefit from this not only having improved vocabulary but also the moral lesson they get from it. It is worthy to think that this fairy tale is being imparted from one generation to another. Even adults nowadays remember this story and they are proud to say that fairy tale has been their favorite books way back their childhood days.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Educational Chinese Cartoons


Lao Mountain Taoist – an Educational Chinese cartoon

Nowadays, Chinese parents are much worried about their kid’s television habit. There are so many questions playing their minds as what their children are learning through watching TV shows, movies, talk shows, soap opera, cartoons, and even news updates. Usually, they would take time to also watch the show to make sure that kids are getting educational learning from it. Is there any TV show that makes interesting yet educational image to children?

There are many Chinese cartoons parents can recommend to their children. One of them is the famous Lao Mountain Taoist that portrays the ancient Chinese folklore stories. It is a story of a man named Wang Qi who one time went to Lao mountain to see if there are immortals exists in the place. He saw a man who was already old yet looks young physically. He becomes the Taoist pupil for three months. On the first month, he listens and follows his teacher’s commands like of going to hills for woods every day. On the second month, he feels the pain is pulling him down and cannot anymore endure his painful life in the mountain. Still, he waited for his teacher to teach him the magical skills. The third month came and the pain he suffers has come to end. The Taoist saw the patience and hard work of Wang Qi so he decided to teach him the incantation to memorize and narrate it for walking through the wall.

This Lao Mountain Taoist teaches us to be patient, and be hard working to achieve our goals. Everything in life must be earned through self determination and faith in God. Thus, children need to be a good listener and follow teacher’s instructions in order to be good in school. This is a good story which children can relate to. The good deeds of Wang Qui are their driving force to achieve their goals in school.

There are lots of best examples of cartoons with educational advantage. Parents can ask a friend or neighbors of what cartoons are appropriate to their children’s learning needs. It would be very hard for parents to ensure that a certain cartoons fit their educational standards. Only educational cartoons make them inspired to go to school and be kind just like their favorite Chinese cartoons.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Best Way to Teach English in China

Why not teach English in China?

Are you planning to have a fantastic adventure in other countries at the same time earning money? Then, teaching English in China is the answer to your question. China is a progressive country, yet most Chinese people have difficulty in speaking the foreign language which is English. The salary is competitive, so why not grab it?

Teaching English in China is an incredible experience. It is bound with many trials and hardships because of the differences in our culture and beliefs, yet can provide a once in a lifetime opportunity. Living in the modern cities and facilities in China is one best reason to make teaching English an exciting career. This is definitely an exciting adventure, traveling while getting paid.

Best way to teach English in China is be able to understand first the Chinese culture and language. As teaching English in other countries provide many opportunities, you still have to consider how to handle people and be able to adopt the Chinese environment. Later, you will realize that despite of the difficulties in teaching this language, getting your students speak English fluently can be deeply satisfying.

The demand for English teachers in China is rapidly increasing in numbers. As China’s becoming supreme over the other countries in the world, it has been critical for Chinese people to learn English to be able to combat the world.

You do not even have to earn a degree in teaching English to be able to teach. All you need to do is to be able to speak English in a conversational and intelligent way. As long as you are interested to become an English tutor, then you are more likely to create opportunity for yourself. Take it positively, one at a time. Get a life in China and a career in teaching Chinese people.

So, are you still planning to travel in China at the same time earning from it? If yes, then start your way to a rewarding and fulfilling adventure in China.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

How Kids can Watch TV to get Educated


When it comes to kids, parents, of course, would always want what is best for them. Yet, most of the times, with many different justifiable reasons of everyone defending the two sides of a topic, parents also sometimes get confused of whether a thing is right or wrong. For example, some people who are parents themselves may caution their co-parents for them not to allow their child, especially those in the toddler and kindergarten years to watch television. On the contrary, the experts would suggest that it is good for kids to watch television, given enough time and right programs to watch. In this case, the parents’ judgment is always advisable to use.
Nowadays, the television is being recognized as an indispensable educational medium. Through television, children can have fun, while learning to read and count, among others. Even babies, they start trying to utter new words from those they hear and watch in TV.

In making sure that the kids are watching the appropriate programs, the parent should make time sitting down with them. At the same time, if there arise questions from your kid’s mind, you are to readily answer or explain their queries.

On the other hand, parents should also be cautious in allowing their children to watch television with them. There are morning, evening and breaking news within the day, which should not be exposed to kids even when you are with them. As we all know, these news, most of the time, may show violence and unsuitable words. Parents should learn how to choose the right kind of programs which they themselves are comfortable to watch with their children.

Another role of parents is balancing the time of their kids between watching TV and other activities which can also help educate their children like reading books and playing around.
Always remember, the real expert when it comes to kids is the parents. Just always see to it that everything you do is for the best of your child.