Newcomer families: Chinese
Selected links to language resources and other information for Burnaby families in Chinese.
- stories, rhymes and songs
- help your child get ready to read
- your first language
- public library services
- community resources and services
- child care
- elementary school
- parenting and child development
Stories, rhymes and songs
Borrow from the library
All branches have small collections of children's books in Chinese. Learn more...
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Chinese or Mandarin Tongue Twisters
Tongue twisters help your child listen for the first sound in words, an important skill for getting ready to read.
Mama Lisa’s World
Nursery rhymes in Chinese.
Help your child get ready to read
Borrow from the library
Language is the Key
Two DVDs teach easy-to-learn, effective strategies that promote children's language development. Two versions: Mandarin and Mandarin with subtitles (intended for Cantonese speakers).
Your Home Language: Foundation for Success
This DVD demonstrates family-based language activities to encourage children's language development and success at school. In Mandarin.
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Books for Kids in Early Years of Schooling [PDF in Chinese]
Provides advice on the selection of books for children at various stages of reading development. Includes tips on how parents can help their child enjoy books. Source: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, State of Victoria, Australia.
Developmental Milestones of Early Literacy [PDF in Chinese]
Appropriate book-related behaviours for ages six months to five years. Reach Out and Read.
Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library: Early Talkers [PDF in Chinese]
Tips for babies from birth to two years of age. American Library Association.
Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library: Talkers [PDF in Chinese]
Tips for two- and three-year-olds. American Library Association.
Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library: Pre-Readers [PDF in Chinese]
Tips for four- and five-year-olds. American Library Association.
HOP: Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers [PDF in simplified Chinese]
Download 12 activity cards that encourage early language development through play.
On-the-Go Resources [PDF in simplified Chinese]
Fourteen early language activities designed to be used outside the home. Source: Washington Learning Systems.
Reading Tips for Parents [PDF in traditional Chinese]
Five parent tip sheets offer easy ways for parents to help kids from pre-kindergarten to Grade 3 become successful readers. Reading Rockets.
Ready, Set, Learn: Helping Your Preschooler Get Ready For School [PDF]
Helpful tips for supporting preschool learning and development. BC Ministry of Education.
Say Hello to Your New Baby [PDF in traditional Chinese]
Talking to your baby from day one will help the two of you get to know each other, and gives your child a great start in life. These quick tips will help you enjoy "conversations" with your baby right from the start. National Literacy Trust.
Sharing Books With Your Baby [PDF in traditional Chinese]
Sharing books is a wonderful way to help your child learn to talk, and it's the ideal opportunity to share a cuddle at the same time. National Literacy Trust.
Sharing Songs and Rhymes [PDF in traditional Chinese]
Babies love songs and rhymes, especially hearing the sound of your voice. And they're a great way to help your child's talking and listening skills. National Literacy Trust. Traditional Chinese.
Six Easy Ways to Help Your Child Succeed at Reading [PDF in simplified Chinese]
Did you know that children who read at home do better in school? Make sure your child is a reader!
Talking With Your Baby [PDF in traditional Chinese]
Learning to talk is one of the most important and complex skills your child will accomplish. National Literacy Trust.
Tips for Reading with Children [PDF in simplified Chinese]
One-page handout for parents and caregivers. Source: Minnesota Humanities Center.
Your first language
Your First Language: A Precious Gift to Your Child [PDF in simplified Chinese]
You help your child's language development when you speak in Chinese. Learn why in this one-page BPL handout.
Your First Language: A Precious Gift to Your Child [PDF in traditional Chinese]
You help your child's language development when you speak in Chinese. Learn why in this one-page BPL handout.
Public library services
BPL Welcome to Your Library [PDF in simplified Chinese]
An introduction to library services for families with young children.
BPL Welcome to Your Library [PDF in traditional Chinese]
An introduction to library services for families with young children.
Community resources and services
NOW Community Resource Card [PDF in simplified Chinese]
Wallet-sized guide to Burnaby information.
Ready! Set! Learn! Burnaby Brochures
Information about services and programs in:
North East Burnaby [PDF in simplified Chinese]
North West Burnaby [PDF in simplified Chinese]
South East Burnaby [PDF in simplified Chinese]
South West Burnaby [PDF in simplified Chinese]
Child care
Finding Child Care in Burnaby [PDF in Chinese]
Learn about child care options.
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre - Brochures for Parents [PDFs in Chinese]
Printer-friendly brochures about choosing child care, child care choices and other child care issues.
Elementary school
Burnaby School District Parent Handbook [PDF in simplifed Chinese]
Learn about going to school in SD41.
What is ESL Support? [PDF in simplified Chinese]
A brochure for parents of ESL students in BC.
What is ESL Support? [PDF in traditional Chinese]
A brochure for parents of ESL students in BC.
Parenting and child development
Making a Difference [PDF in Chinese]
Information about milestones and healthy development from birth to age six. Source: Ontario Early Years.
Can Your Baby Hear? [PDF in Chinese]
Printer-friendly information about hearing developmental milestones
Child Development Chart - First Five Years [PDF in simplifed Chinese]
Print a one page chart from a Burnaby ECD calendar.
Children's Social Well-Being
Scroll down to find linds to resource sheets [PDFs] in Chinese from the Canadian Child Care Federation.
Internet Safety Tips for Parents [PDF in simplified Chinese]
Steps parents can take to protect chilren who use the Internet. BC Ministry of Education.
Internet Safety Tips for Parents [PDF in traditional Chinese]
Steps parents can take to protect chilren who use the Internet. BC Ministry of Education.
Multilingual Parent Resource Sheets
A set of five parent resource sheets [PDFs in simplified and traditional Chinese] for parents on topics that include: building active habits, family routines, supporting children’s play & promoting positive behaviour.
Bullying - We Can All Help Stop It [PDF in traditional Chinese]
How to recognize bullying and what to do if your child is being bullied or is bullying others.
You and Your Child: Simplified Chinese [PDF in simplified Chinese]
A questionnaire to help parents identify concerns in child development. A Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) initiative.
You and Your Child: Traditional Chinese [PDF in traditional Chinese]
A questionnaire to help parents identify concerns in child development. A Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) initiative.