March Holiday Homework – “GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY!”
Read the story in the app here!
Are you worried about your kids sticking to their phones and tablets all day long during a holiday break from school. Do you know who else has a similar problem? Read Dim Sum Warriors’ bilingual story “GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY 快去外面玩！” in the Dim Sum Warriors app to know what happens to our protagonist, Baozi and his mum and how they solve the problem of Baozi not wanting to go out and play! The story comes with delightful audio read aloud in Mandarin and English!
25 delightful bilingual stories for the holidays!
The Dim Sum Warriors Creative Team
Dim Sum Warriors is led by the accomplished Dr. Woo Yen Yen. An education expert, Dr. Woo has many years of experience as a researcher and a professor of education. She is Programme Leader, MA Arts Pedagogy and Practice at LASALLE | University of the Arts Singapore.
Dim Sum Warriors Co-Creator is Colin Goh, renowned humorist celebrated for his writing and cartoons. Together, they have co-created various works, including the award-winning feature film “Singapore Dreaming,” the Dim Sum Warriors App, the comic series “Talkingcock.com,” and the Coxford Singlish Dictionary.
Dim Sum Warriors Creative Director is Josef Lee, an award-winning storyteller and author of beloved children’s books such as “Bear With Me 我的守护熊” and the White Raven listed book, “When a Wolf in Sheep’s Skin Meets a Sheep in Wolf’s Skin 当披着羊皮的狼遇见披着狼皮的羊“.
How we came up with the story “GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY! 快去外面玩！”
Dr. Woo started writing this story, “GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY! 快去外面玩！” because she saw so many kids (including her own – sometimes) choosing to stay indoors rather than going out to play. Yet, child development experts have shown how this decrease in outside play time negatively affects children’s moods, attention, and even academic performance. Going outside to play is just really really important for healthy development!
In this story, Mama Bao is urging her son, Baozi, to step away from his electronic devices and go outside to play. However, Baozi, has many hilarious excuses. Until something happens….
While this is a great story with an important message, like all Dim Sum Warriors stories, it is hilarious and a delightful read, providing an excellent talking point between parents and children about going outside to play. Definitely not preachy! It also has an important answer for parents about how to motivate children – based on Dr. Woo’s many years of experience as an educator and parent. You will have to read it to discover the answer.
Why You Need This Story,
Especially During the School Holidays
Relatable to Everyday Life:
“GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY!” resonates with children’s daily experiences, making it a relatable and enjoyable read.
Hilarious Audio Entertainment:
The story’s bilingual audio read aloud enhances the humor, providing a delightful experience so young readers will hit replay button again and again, fostering language development.
Short and Digestible:
Crafted with short and digestible sentences, the story is perfectly suited for young readers, ensuring an engaging and immersive experience during the school holidays.
But after reading the story, make sure you go outside and play!
There’s More to Maximize Bilingual Learning
Bilingual Vocab & Sight Word Games:
Reinforce language skills with engaging games that include audio support for effective reviewing after reading.
Bilingual Discussion Questions:
Finished reading the story but not sure how to discuss? Use the Bilingual Discussion Questions specially designed for each story to talk about the story with your kids. These are designed for young readers to make Text-to-Self and Text-to-World connections. So you can lead in discussions at home like a pro-teacher!
Bilingual Livestream Events and Videos:
Join our creators in live events and videos where they read through the stories and explore related topics through doodling. Children can actively participate, sharing ideas inspired by their own lives.
Embark on a bilingual learning adventure with our app and make this school holiday both entertaining and educational for your child.
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