It seems I am raising a future blogger. My son wrote this concise recommendation for his vocal coach: http://cubscouterblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/04/seans-singing-class/
As a mom of a boy who loves to perform, I am feeling extremely grateful for the opportunities that have come by our family this year. One big spin-off from my son's role in Zeelandia is the connections we made here in Taipei. Kyle's lessons with Sean Wong is one very good example. Sean is great with kids. He treats them as young professionals. He sets high standards and lets them take part in the decision-making process.
You can contact Sean directly for more information. He teaches children and adults. info@seancswong.com
Sean's music website for reference: http://www.seancswong.com/
Showing posts with label Interesting Classes - in Chinese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Interesting Classes - in Chinese. Show all posts
6/13/2014
MOCA - Museum Of Contemporary Art, Including Children's Exploration Room and Art Classes
My children had a random Tuesday off school recently, which of course meant the Hsieh family headed to a museum. My kids are in love with Taiwan's museums, hence the 60-plus posts I have on this blog covering them.
We decided to go downtown and visit MOCA, the Museum of Contemporary Art. On Chang-An West Road, just west of Chung-Shan North Road, the museum is central and easy to access. The front courtyard is long, making it an ideal spot for 3-D art and sculptures. Right now, they have a toy theme going on. My kids were fascinated by the semi-deflated airplane.
There are tables available at one end of the courtyard, and a coffee shop at the other. We chose to get some 7-11 take-out and sit under the trees. We then headed into the museum. Entrance is free for children attending schools in Taiwan. If your school has ID, it is best to take it. I had to answer a quiz about schooling in Taipei to get the free entry. It's NT50 for adults. There are lockers for your bags, that require a NT10 deposit that you get back when you open the locker at the end of the visit.
The foyer has a rest area and information desk. You can rent earphones, or download the soundtrack from a kiosk directly to your device. We did neither. They did tell me that this summer's exhibits should have kid-friendly audio available, which would be wonderful.
The current exhibit, Korean K-POP, runs until June 15th. It is a fantastic exhibit that my children found interesting and a little disturbing. There is one part on the third floor that the volunteers will suggest your steer your children away from. My children were disturbed but compelled by the sculptures. I would suggest skipping that floor if your children are sensitive. The rest of the work stimulated their curiosity, and I regretted not getting the tour or audio tour, because I think it would have helped them understand the works better.
My children decided to try some shots fitting with the theme of the artwork.
The discovery on this trip was the children's art room. Entry is free. It's for children 12 years of age and under. They must be accompanied by an adult. There are three sessions throughout the day. You can check out up-to-date information here. You can go directly to the U12小玩藝教室 directly, without having to pay to see the other exhibits.
The room is updated every time the exhibit in the museum changes, and follows the overall theme of the exhibit. Here, my children are doing screen-printing using animal stencils.
They then built castles with the blocks, and rode their Rody's into the structures, re-enacting the Armageddon-like moving model and video upstairs.
These pictures are made with fabric stuck onto magnets, that you move around a giant magnetic blackboard. This is my "Ducks" work. (When you spend three hours in a museum with your children, you find things to entertain yourself.)
Kyle's "Fisherman".
Hannah's "Zebra".
There are also sensory toys, books, and musical instruments freely available for children to experiment with.
Back in the foyer, the children discovered some free models you can cut out and put together. You then create your own piece for the "K-POP" exhibit.
From 3pm until 10pm, this awesome toy is operational. Space Invader game! You sit inside the robot-tank and shoot aliens on the giant screen a distance away from you. There is a step inside so children can reach the controls and look out the window. It's free to use.
We decided to go downtown and visit MOCA, the Museum of Contemporary Art. On Chang-An West Road, just west of Chung-Shan North Road, the museum is central and easy to access. The front courtyard is long, making it an ideal spot for 3-D art and sculptures. Right now, they have a toy theme going on. My kids were fascinated by the semi-deflated airplane.
There are tables available at one end of the courtyard, and a coffee shop at the other. We chose to get some 7-11 take-out and sit under the trees. We then headed into the museum. Entrance is free for children attending schools in Taiwan. If your school has ID, it is best to take it. I had to answer a quiz about schooling in Taipei to get the free entry. It's NT50 for adults. There are lockers for your bags, that require a NT10 deposit that you get back when you open the locker at the end of the visit.
The foyer has a rest area and information desk. You can rent earphones, or download the soundtrack from a kiosk directly to your device. We did neither. They did tell me that this summer's exhibits should have kid-friendly audio available, which would be wonderful.
The current exhibit, Korean K-POP, runs until June 15th. It is a fantastic exhibit that my children found interesting and a little disturbing. There is one part on the third floor that the volunteers will suggest your steer your children away from. My children were disturbed but compelled by the sculptures. I would suggest skipping that floor if your children are sensitive. The rest of the work stimulated their curiosity, and I regretted not getting the tour or audio tour, because I think it would have helped them understand the works better.
My children decided to try some shots fitting with the theme of the artwork.
The discovery on this trip was the children's art room. Entry is free. It's for children 12 years of age and under. They must be accompanied by an adult. There are three sessions throughout the day. You can check out up-to-date information here. You can go directly to the U12小玩藝教室 directly, without having to pay to see the other exhibits.
The room is updated every time the exhibit in the museum changes, and follows the overall theme of the exhibit. Here, my children are doing screen-printing using animal stencils.
They then built castles with the blocks, and rode their Rody's into the structures, re-enacting the Armageddon-like moving model and video upstairs.
These pictures are made with fabric stuck onto magnets, that you move around a giant magnetic blackboard. This is my "Ducks" work. (When you spend three hours in a museum with your children, you find things to entertain yourself.)
Kyle's "Fisherman".
There are also sensory toys, books, and musical instruments freely available for children to experiment with.
Back in the foyer, the children discovered some free models you can cut out and put together. You then create your own piece for the "K-POP" exhibit.
From 3pm until 10pm, this awesome toy is operational. Space Invader game! You sit inside the robot-tank and shoot aliens on the giant screen a distance away from you. There is a step inside so children can reach the controls and look out the window. It's free to use.
The museum is offering some pretty good art classes and camps over summer. Information is on their website.
We'll definitely go back to see the next exhibit. The art room is great for children from very small to about 10 years old. Suitability of the art exhibits will depend on what your children like and what the themes are.
- MOCA - Museum of Contemporary Art
- 台北市大同區103長安西路39號
- NO.39 Chang-An West Road Taipei, Taiwan 10
- TEL +886 2-2552-3721
- Parking in underground park. Entrance just East of the museum entrance.
- Coffee shop attached to Museum
- Closed Mondays.
9/13/2013
Children's Workshops (part of the Flora Expo Park's Design Month) Register Now!
My children are sick at home, so I don't have much time to give a complete translation of this material, but I know these things fill up really quickly so I wanted to get it out there ASAP.
Part of the Design Month at the Flora Expo Park, there are some pretty nice children's workshops coming up.
*Recommended: 8-13 year olds are accompanied by a parent. Parents, remember to sign yourselves up.
*These are free.
*If you get confirmation you are registered, you need to arrive 30 minutes before class with the confirmation letter.
*If you get one that says you are on the waiting list, go along with the paper just in case others don't turn up.
Good luck!
Link to sign up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TfmrfK6fPClCXjspNSN13fuhkn96DzXclAfg8Ba2T30/viewform
Part of the Design Month at the Flora Expo Park, there are some pretty nice children's workshops coming up.
*Recommended: 8-13 year olds are accompanied by a parent. Parents, remember to sign yourselves up.
*These are free.
*If you get confirmation you are registered, you need to arrive 30 minutes before class with the confirmation letter.
*If you get one that says you are on the waiting list, go along with the paper just in case others don't turn up.
Good luck!
Link to sign up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TfmrfK6fPClCXjspNSN13fuhkn96DzXclAfg8Ba2T30/viewform
【兒童組】花藝設計好好玩Flower arranging
9/28 (SAT) | 10:00-12:00 | 花博公園會議中心 | 林惠理 | 備註：建議8-13歲兒童由一位家長陪同參與，陪同的家長也請記得幫自己報名喔!
【兒童組】小小雕塑家--黏土創作工作營Clay
10/5 (SAT) | 10:00-12:00 | 花博公園會議中心 | 江亭諭 | 備註：建議8-13歲兒童由一位家長陪同參與，陪同的家長也請記得幫自己報名喔!
【兒童組】小小創意家--立體剪紙教學3D paper
10/10 (THU) | 10:00-12:00 | 花博公園會議中心 | 李庚錞 | 備註：建議8-13歲兒童由一位家長陪同參與，陪同的家長也請記得幫自己報名喔!
【兒童組】小小創意家--基礎剪紙工作營Paper Cutting
10/12 (SAT) | 14:00-16:00 | 花博公園會議中心 | Tim Budden (英國) | 備註：1. 建議8-13歲兒童由一位家長陪同參與，陪同的家長也請記得幫自己報名喔! 2. 本課程為英文授課，現場將有助教協助翻譯。
Workshops for adults (designers): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B1FHhVDe7Pv3AGR4U3XyxMDmXEU1tw791mA7QlhW-ls/viewform
Workshops for adults (general public): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kIi5iFCqIwMii5VxdN4cl_54MewV1FyBWmbYH3SCtrk/viewform
Workshops for adults (general public): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kIi5iFCqIwMii5VxdN4cl_54MewV1FyBWmbYH3SCtrk/viewform
11/11/2012
[Nov 2012] Pizza DIY for Kids at Alleycats
Alleycats Pizza, one of Taipei's popular pizza restaurants, is offering classes for kids aged 3 to 12 this month.
Check out the poster. Info is mostly in Chinese, but pretty straightforward.
Where: Alleycats Huashan Restaurant
When: 2-3:30pm on the last two Fridays of November
Cost: 700 for one class, discounts for two, and a deal when you eat there with your children.
Check out the poster. Info is mostly in Chinese, but pretty straightforward.
Where: Alleycats Huashan Restaurant
When: 2-3:30pm on the last two Fridays of November
Cost: 700 for one class, discounts for two, and a deal when you eat there with your children.
7/29/2012
Summer Activity Search Engine - All in Chinese
With this one, translators are going to be your friend.
Here is a list and searchable site of activities available over summer (and during other times, too.
http://www.guide.edu.tw/summer.php
You can search by city, date, kind of activity, cost, and a few other perimeters.
Here is a list and searchable site of activities available over summer (and during other times, too.
http://www.guide.edu.tw/summer.php
You can search by city, date, kind of activity, cost, and a few other perimeters.
6/24/2012
"Best Pals" Training Camp - Little Triathletes (Grades 3-6)
I found this information online. It sounds like a great little camp for the athlete in the family. All information is in Chinese. I translated this first page, but please click on this link to get more information. Sorry, I can't translate it all, but at least you can decide if it's something for your kids before finding someone to help you with registration.
2012百事特Olympic小鐵人夏令營報名表
- 費用：每人5500元 (含住宿費用、園區門票、臺北至龍門的來回車資、精美TEE恤、設備租賃、結業證書、保險、餐費及點心) Cost 5500/person includes everything
- 報名限額： 80名。Limited to 80 people
- 報名日期：即日起至7月18日(三)止。(名額有限，額滿截止) Register before July 18, once full no more registrations will be taken
- 主辦單位：百事特童裝名店 Sponsored by Best Pals
- 指導單位: 協辦單位：中華民國鐵人三項運動協會 Run by ROC Triathalete Assn
5/17/2012
Weekly Nature Classes from September
Thanks to members of a homeschooling group for providing this information about nature classes that run over a course of several weeks. Comes highly recommended.
The English translation is below. Click here for original Chinese version.
Sam Rainsy class nature experience programs (2012, Fall; on Wednesday in September)◎ What is the nature experience program?
Naturally different from those within the system of education, the natural experience of course is the long-term outdoor course, I want to accompany a group of kids going and natural as partners in the growth process,
◎ nature experience program is to teach children a lot of knowledge about natural?
Sam Rainsy class courses are outdoors, the emphasis on practical experience rather than knowledge, memory, and attention to the development and extension of after-school knowledge.
The ◎ nature experience program will teach children to acquisition, prepare specimens?
Firmly believe that to be loved by the "contact ─ ─ cognitive course to achieve a natural phenomenon and not just hope that the participants know and name, but also show the specific action to care for natural Of course, we would expect that the child is responsible to natural
Therefore, we do not encourage "arbitrary" animal and plant collection.
◎ natural experience courses with outdoor travel What's the difference?
Outside the contact with nature, course emphasis on self-exploration! Not only give participants the opportunity to learn to be independent, but also expect participants to love themselves, to recognize themselves and also respect for others outside their own environment!
The ◎ natural experience the image of course!
Nature experience program is to grow together by the instructors and parents architecture space, the image of a spell out the learning from children, parents and instructors.
The ◎ parents in the natural experience of the role of the curriculum?
The great importance of the role of parents in children's education course, the parents of course addition to participation in the written records, image recording, to minimize the active to give them assistance. And expectations of the parents can see their children in the peer group,
True at the same time given proper encouragement and assistance!
◎ Audience: - Primary 1 to grade 4.
The ◎ activities: - in the urban outskirts of Metro Park activities
- Unless the typhoon or natural alarm will not be halted activities
- Programs to children as the main
- Parents in the group of students to observe
The ◎ moving target: a like nature, and learn to explore freely in the nature
Second, the observation, in-depth thinking and reasonable to assume that
Three, like myself, to respect the feelings of others
Fourth, to accept their own uniqueness with others
Fifth, the ability to retain independent thinking in groups
The ◎ activities: - close to nature the use of physical and sensory
- Observe and record the interesting things in the natural
- Aware of their own physical and emotional
- The necessary limb use practice
◎ Time: Wednesday 14:00-17:00. (Night observation time to be announced)
Accompanying persons: bandit
e-mail address: shiuangwang@yahoo.com
◎ charging methods: half-day class once a week (three hours), each class of 500 yuan, 16 times of 8000 yuan.
◎ predetermined location:
The outskirts of Taipei (eg, past activities Yangmingshan region Tianmu Trail, Juan silk waterfalls, ancient Shenzhen, Ping top; within the lake region in the major groove Creek gold surface of the mountain; Xinyi District, Tiger Mountain, Xiangshan; Metropolitan Park, such as the Botanical Garden, National Taiwan University
Park, ...)
Of ◎ course Elements:
- Unless absolutely necessary, children need to independently take care of themselves or get assistance from students and teachers of
- Unless the parents of photography or other work requirements, as far as possible to maintain their enjoyment of the natural state, not on behalf of the child do the job and interference.
- Parents have any questions can be raised for discussion at an appropriate time or after school. The record of the parents have to is to be completed within two weeks after the course record (in English or Chinese).
- Backpack will bring notebook, pen, water bottle, snacks, clothing, raincoats.
- Refreshments are free from the children in the activities of hunger, should consider the amount of activity requires three hours of a child to avoid the principle of moving the extra load (to taste). Unless the activity requires (too cold days
Waiting, play in the water), the ban on high-calorie, low-nutrition packaged foods (the Junya sister, shrimp first, Pringles potato chips and the like).
◎ About the Instructors:
Wang Xu Aung (bandits)
Degree
2004/Present: PhD, the Normal Sheng Kesuo (three kinds of sea snakes of the width of the end of exercise behavior and adaptation)
1996/99: Master, National Taiwan Normal University Institute of Biology (Akao bamboo silk ethnic sexes in different proportions)
1987/91: BA, Chinese Culture University, Department of Biology
Research Experience:
2008: Green Island waters reptiles investigated
2003/2004: The person in charge of Herpetological Survey (Shimen Reservoir catchment land animal survey)
2000: Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern Taiwan survey, long-term monitoring of the Taiwan amphibians (Normal University Department of Biology)
1998/99: high altitude and amphibious reptiles research (Normal University Department of Biology)
1996/99: thesis the Akao bamboo silk ethnic sexes in different proportions of the (Normal University Department of Biology)
1995/96: Mikado pheasant radio tracking study (Endemic Species Research and Conservation Center)
1995: Taiwan waters two commons bottlenose dolphins (Department of Zoology at National Taiwan University)
1993: the long-term ecological research in northern Taiwan frogs agglomeration (Normal University Department of Biology)
1988/91: the distribution of climbing wooden lizard and classification study (Culture University, Department of Biology)
Teaching experience:
2001/Present: Experience the natural course instructors
2010/2011: Taiwan's tourist Part-time Lecturer
2005: China University of Science and Technology Part-time Lecturer
The 1996/Present: tertiary and other levels of schools invited lecturer at hundreds of hours of
1996/97: Normal Department of Biology, Invertebrate Zoology assistant
Teaching experience:
Present: National Taiwan Normal University Sheng Kesuo doctoral Kuroshio Marine Cultural and Educational Foundation consultant and freelance writer
2001/02: The Kuroshio Ocean Cultural and Educational Foundation chief executive
1990/91: Kenting National Park, a nature guide.
The English translation is below. Click here for original Chinese version.
Sam Rainsy class nature experience programs (2012, Fall; on Wednesday in September)◎ What is the nature experience program?
Naturally different from those within the system of education, the natural experience of course is the long-term outdoor course, I want to accompany a group of kids going and natural as partners in the growth process,
◎ nature experience program is to teach children a lot of knowledge about natural?
Sam Rainsy class courses are outdoors, the emphasis on practical experience rather than knowledge, memory, and attention to the development and extension of after-school knowledge.
The ◎ nature experience program will teach children to acquisition, prepare specimens?
Firmly believe that to be loved by the "contact ─ ─ cognitive course to achieve a natural phenomenon and not just hope that the participants know and name, but also show the specific action to care for natural Of course, we would expect that the child is responsible to natural
Therefore, we do not encourage "arbitrary" animal and plant collection.
◎ natural experience courses with outdoor travel What's the difference?
Outside the contact with nature, course emphasis on self-exploration! Not only give participants the opportunity to learn to be independent, but also expect participants to love themselves, to recognize themselves and also respect for others outside their own environment!
The ◎ natural experience the image of course!
Nature experience program is to grow together by the instructors and parents architecture space, the image of a spell out the learning from children, parents and instructors.
The ◎ parents in the natural experience of the role of the curriculum?
The great importance of the role of parents in children's education course, the parents of course addition to participation in the written records, image recording, to minimize the active to give them assistance. And expectations of the parents can see their children in the peer group,
True at the same time given proper encouragement and assistance!
◎ Audience: - Primary 1 to grade 4.
The ◎ activities: - in the urban outskirts of Metro Park activities
- Unless the typhoon or natural alarm will not be halted activities
- Programs to children as the main
- Parents in the group of students to observe
The ◎ moving target: a like nature, and learn to explore freely in the nature
Second, the observation, in-depth thinking and reasonable to assume that
Three, like myself, to respect the feelings of others
Fourth, to accept their own uniqueness with others
Fifth, the ability to retain independent thinking in groups
The ◎ activities: - close to nature the use of physical and sensory
- Observe and record the interesting things in the natural
- Aware of their own physical and emotional
- The necessary limb use practice
◎ Time: Wednesday 14:00-17:00. (Night observation time to be announced)
Accompanying persons: bandit
e-mail address: shiuangwang@yahoo.com
◎ charging methods: half-day class once a week (three hours), each class of 500 yuan, 16 times of 8000 yuan.
◎ predetermined location:
The outskirts of Taipei (eg, past activities Yangmingshan region Tianmu Trail, Juan silk waterfalls, ancient Shenzhen, Ping top; within the lake region in the major groove Creek gold surface of the mountain; Xinyi District, Tiger Mountain, Xiangshan; Metropolitan Park, such as the Botanical Garden, National Taiwan University
Park, ...)
Of ◎ course Elements:
- Unless absolutely necessary, children need to independently take care of themselves or get assistance from students and teachers of
- Unless the parents of photography or other work requirements, as far as possible to maintain their enjoyment of the natural state, not on behalf of the child do the job and interference.
- Parents have any questions can be raised for discussion at an appropriate time or after school. The record of the parents have to is to be completed within two weeks after the course record (in English or Chinese).
- Backpack will bring notebook, pen, water bottle, snacks, clothing, raincoats.
- Refreshments are free from the children in the activities of hunger, should consider the amount of activity requires three hours of a child to avoid the principle of moving the extra load (to taste). Unless the activity requires (too cold days
Waiting, play in the water), the ban on high-calorie, low-nutrition packaged foods (the Junya sister, shrimp first, Pringles potato chips and the like).
◎ About the Instructors:
Wang Xu Aung (bandits)
Degree
2004/Present: PhD, the Normal Sheng Kesuo (three kinds of sea snakes of the width of the end of exercise behavior and adaptation)
1996/99: Master, National Taiwan Normal University Institute of Biology (Akao bamboo silk ethnic sexes in different proportions)
1987/91: BA, Chinese Culture University, Department of Biology
Research Experience:
2008: Green Island waters reptiles investigated
2003/2004: The person in charge of Herpetological Survey (Shimen Reservoir catchment land animal survey)
2000: Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern Taiwan survey, long-term monitoring of the Taiwan amphibians (Normal University Department of Biology)
1998/99: high altitude and amphibious reptiles research (Normal University Department of Biology)
1996/99: thesis the Akao bamboo silk ethnic sexes in different proportions of the (Normal University Department of Biology)
1995/96: Mikado pheasant radio tracking study (Endemic Species Research and Conservation Center)
1995: Taiwan waters two commons bottlenose dolphins (Department of Zoology at National Taiwan University)
1993: the long-term ecological research in northern Taiwan frogs agglomeration (Normal University Department of Biology)
1988/91: the distribution of climbing wooden lizard and classification study (Culture University, Department of Biology)
Teaching experience:
2001/Present: Experience the natural course instructors
2010/2011: Taiwan's tourist Part-time Lecturer
2005: China University of Science and Technology Part-time Lecturer
The 1996/Present: tertiary and other levels of schools invited lecturer at hundreds of hours of
1996/97: Normal Department of Biology, Invertebrate Zoology assistant
Teaching experience:
Present: National Taiwan Normal University Sheng Kesuo doctoral Kuroshio Marine Cultural and Educational Foundation consultant and freelance writer
2001/02: The Kuroshio Ocean Cultural and Educational Foundation chief executive
1990/91: Kenting National Park, a nature guide.
8/22/2011
The Permaculture Experience, Shilin - Ongoing Activities
I haven't been here and don't currently have time to write detailed translations introducing this place, but it looks like it has potential for families wanting to do DIY, let children try rice harvesting, make their own cheese or, uh-hum, beer (OK, for the parents) and other nature-like activities as the seasons pass.
Yamanagarden's site is totally in Chinese, so be prepared for that.
Yamanagarden's site is totally in Chinese, so be prepared for that.
8/21/2011
Chance to Teach Your Children About Farming and Nature - Neihu
Trying to catch up with some reading on Taiwan's resources for children, I found this English-language article at http://www.culture.tw , introducing a Taiwanese gentleman running classes for kids, teaching them about organic gardening and letting them get right into nature. Martin Lin's blog is in Chinese, and has details of upcoming courses and enrolment procedures.
1/01/2011
Society of Wilderness - Sunday Journey through Da An Park
Da An Park is a great place to take the kids to play, run around, and enjoy open spaces. But, did you know it is also a great place to learn about ecology?
The third Sunday of every month at 9am, there will be a group of people waiting at Entrance No. 5 (Hoping East Road). You can take your children there and enjoy a family morning of learning. Members of the Taiwan Society of Wildnerness will lead you around and teach you about the special ecological features of the park. This is in Chinese, although members of the group try their best to use English to introduce things to those who need some assistance.
Da An Park information (English).
The third Sunday of every month at 9am, there will be a group of people waiting at Entrance No. 5 (Hoping East Road). You can take your children there and enjoy a family morning of learning. Members of the Taiwan Society of Wildnerness will lead you around and teach you about the special ecological features of the park. This is in Chinese, although members of the group try their best to use English to introduce things to those who need some assistance.
Da An Park information (English).
12/31/2010
Taipei City Fire Dept's Fire Safety Museum
After the local Fire Department visited my son's school, he told me how they had set up a smokey room for the children to crawl through as part of a fire safety demonstration. This triggered my memory; there is a Fire Safety Museum in Neihu, Taipei, that I visited years ago as a teacher. I decided to take the children there to see how they reacted to it. It was worth the trip.
This museum is an educational experience. It is most suitable for children aged four to nine years. Entrance is free. You can find hours of opening and address on their English website.
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| I'm sure I saw these on a Dr Who episode many years ago. |
On arrival, we registered, and waited for the staff member who would show us around. Individuals and groups all get the option of having a guided tour (in Chinese). We went directly to the floor with the smoke-simulator, and the children had a lesson on fire safety, what to do in a fire, and how to call 119. Then, they watched a short video to reinforce it. After that, we walked through the corridors that are set up to simulate a fire in a building. I think this is a really good thing for children to be able to do. My four-year-old was nervous, but my six-year-old went through twice.
After the walk-through, the children were taught how to open the safety doors, and how to open an elevator in an emergency. Then, we headed to the earthquake simulator area. We watched a video of the 921 earthquake and scientific explanation of tectonic plates, and then had a lesson on what to do in an earthquake. The children then got to try out their skills in dealing with an earthquake up to 6.0 in force. After that excitement, it was time for a short video in the AV room, and then down to play in the playroom on the first floor.
There are number of other areas that we didn't explore. There is an area outside to try out fire hoses, and rooms set up to teach children and parents about safety in the home. If you like classic vehicles, you can appreciate the vintage fire engines and other equipment set up throughout the museum.
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| Daughter practicing her crawl to the door. |
10/24/2010
SOHO Art Education Center (a children's art area, Tienmu)
This is one of my kids' favorite places in Taipei. It is entirely child-focused, and makes art reachable and exciting for children (and parents!). Everything inside is inticing and encourages children to touch, experience, and explore.
I'll share a few pictures of the current exhibit (Monet, Matisse, Van Gogh, and Andy Warhol), and some images of my children doing their DIY activity (ink and paint to make your own notebook).
Entry is 100 per person. You can join the free art tours (in Chinese), and you get to make a clay necklace at the end. The DIY projects run on weekends, and are 250 per person (90 minute lessons). The teachers really know how to teach and inspire children. My children would not go to bed tonight; they were drawing about their day at the art museum, in their new handmade books!
Address: Tienmu West Road Lane 50, No. 20, B1. (Just off Tienmu West Road, five minutes' walk from Chungshan North Road).)
Tel: 02-2872-1366
Opening hours: Tues-Sun, 10am-5:30pm
館址：111台北市天母西路50巷20號B1
電話：886-2-28721366
傳真：886-2-28721135
電子信箱: soho.art@msa.hinet.net
網址：http://www.artart.com.tw/ (English site is here , it's a little outdated, but will give you an idea of what the space is like.)
I'll share a few pictures of the current exhibit (Monet, Matisse, Van Gogh, and Andy Warhol), and some images of my children doing their DIY activity (ink and paint to make your own notebook).
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| Drying the project |
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| In Matisse's painting. Children changed the woman's clothes to learn how color can affect the outcome of a painting. This is a room made into a painting. There was also a cafe where children served a life-sized model of Van Gogh, and another where they experienced how Matisse drew on his wall from his bed during times of illness. |
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| Can you see the faces made from fruit? These are modeled on the art of an Italian 16th Century artist. My kids moved the fruit pieces to make their own art. |
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| Lift the flaps and learn about color mixing. |
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| Art teacher helps my son with this book cover. |
Address: Tienmu West Road Lane 50, No. 20, B1. (Just off Tienmu West Road, five minutes' walk from Chungshan North Road).)
Tel: 02-2872-1366
Opening hours: Tues-Sun, 10am-5:30pm
館址：111台北市天母西路50巷20號B1
電話：886-2-28721366
傳真：886-2-28721135
電子信箱: soho.art@msa.hinet.net
網址：http://www.artart.com.tw/ (English site is here , it's a little outdated, but will give you an idea of what the space is like.)
6/16/2010
Five Loaves Two Fish Bookstore, Kaohsiung
I read about this "comfortable reading space for children" in Air New Zealand's in-flight magazine. On their homepage, they are advertising summer camp, from July 5th through to the end of August. Website is all in Chinese.
No. 148-96, Guanghua First Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City
Tel: 07-2231999
http://www.5212.com.tw/
No. 148-96, Guanghua First Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City
Tel: 07-2231999
http://www.5212.com.tw/
5/01/2010
Skateboarding
JImi's skateshop offers free weekend classes every Saturday and Sunday From 3pm to 6pm at Chung Shan Hall at Shi Min Ding. If you call them early, they can supply free skateboards for you. My son joined his classes last year, when he was four years old, and was welcome there. They are a really nice bunch of young people. When we attended, a few of the others there spoke really good English, including one teenager who had just moved over from the US.
Jimi's Skateshop has a large range of Taiwan-made and imported skateboards, and skateboard-related clothing and accessories.
Store: Guan Fu South Road Lane 346 No. 23 Tel 02-2731-1413 - opens about 12 noon
Tel for enrolment for classes: 02-2731-1413
Email: tree@jetsunny.com
Weekend session address: Chung Shan Hall, at Shi Men MRT station Exit 4
Jimi's Skateshop has a large range of Taiwan-made and imported skateboards, and skateboard-related clothing and accessories.
Store: Guan Fu South Road Lane 346 No. 23 Tel 02-2731-1413 - opens about 12 noon
Tel for enrolment for classes: 02-2731-1413
Email: tree@jetsunny.com
Weekend session address: Chung Shan Hall, at Shi Men MRT station Exit 4
4/14/2010
Summer Chinese Language Classes for Overseas Chinese 6yrs-Grade 6
Here is a link to the Mandarin Daily News' summer program for Overseas Chinese kids wanting to take intensive Chinese classes.
http://www.mdnkids.com/2010chinese/
http://www.mdnkids.com/2010chinese/
2/04/2010
2010 Homeschooling Fair (Sunday, Feb 7)
Taiwan Homeschool Advocates invites you to 2010 Taiwan International Homeschool Fair
Did you know homeschooling has been legal since 1997? The number of homeschoolers has grown from 4 in 1997 to 883 in 2009! Taipei plans to offer high school students the option to homeschool this year. Homeschooling is really taking off in Taiwan and you can not miss the biggest gathering of homeschoolers on Sunday, February 7 between 2 to 5 pm.
Homeschooling is a real alternative to both international and local schools especially for international families. Homeschooling is much more affordable than international schools. You don't need to subject your child to endless and mindless exam schedule found in the local schools. In fact, you can teach your child your home country's curriculum and still receive diploma from the public school you register with.
Homeschool families from Taipei, Hualien, Yilan, Xinchu and Tainan will display their works at the fair. International homeschool families from Poland, the UK, the USA and Russia will exhibit their teaching materials and students' projects. Class and activity organizers such as Fun Formosa, Encounters, YMCA Seeker Christian Academy and Waldorf School will present their programs as well.
There will be five seminars on the following topics:
• Parent Coach by Mujen Christian Homeschool Association (in Chinese)
• Sycamore Tree Program by YMCA Seeker Christian Academy (in English)
• Independent Educators by Autonomous Learning Association (in Chinese)
• International Homeschool Exchange Program by Encounters (in English)
• High School and Pre-School Program by Humanity and Differential Education Association (in Chinese)
The entrance is free. You can pre-register on this site:
http://2t.chen-wernik.net/
Date: February 7, 2010
Time: 2 pm. to 5 pm
Place: Bethany School
Address: No. 97, Ting Chou Road Section 3, Taipei (Gongguan area)
For more information on homeschooling in Taiwan, please visit Taiwan Homeschool Advocates at http://homeschool.tw/ or contact Tim Chen at us@homeschool.tw
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Did you know homeschooling has been legal since 1997? The number of homeschoolers has grown from 4 in 1997 to 883 in 2009! Taipei plans to offer high school students the option to homeschool this year. Homeschooling is really taking off in Taiwan and you can not miss the biggest gathering of homeschoolers on Sunday, February 7 between 2 to 5 pm.
Homeschooling is a real alternative to both international and local schools especially for international families. Homeschooling is much more affordable than international schools. You don't need to subject your child to endless and mindless exam schedule found in the local schools. In fact, you can teach your child your home country's curriculum and still receive diploma from the public school you register with.
Homeschool families from Taipei, Hualien, Yilan, Xinchu and Tainan will display their works at the fair. International homeschool families from Poland, the UK, the USA and Russia will exhibit their teaching materials and students' projects. Class and activity organizers such as Fun Formosa, Encounters, YMCA Seeker Christian Academy and Waldorf School will present their programs as well.
There will be five seminars on the following topics:
• Parent Coach by Mujen Christian Homeschool Association (in Chinese)
• Sycamore Tree Program by YMCA Seeker Christian Academy (in English)
• Independent Educators by Autonomous Learning Association (in Chinese)
• International Homeschool Exchange Program by Encounters (in English)
• High School and Pre-School Program by Humanity and Differential Education Association (in Chinese)
The entrance is free. You can pre-register on this site:
http://2t.chen-wernik.net/
Date: February 7, 2010
Time: 2 pm. to 5 pm
Place: Bethany School
Address: No. 97, Ting Chou Road Section 3, Taipei (Gongguan area)
For more information on homeschooling in Taiwan, please visit Taiwan Homeschool Advocates at http://homeschool.tw/ or contact Tim Chen at us@homeschool.tw
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12/31/2009
2010 ENERGY YOGA
Every Wednesday evening from 6:30 until 8:00pm, you can take your child to yoga class at Shin-Hai Road Sec 1, no. 22, 1F. Run by the Taiwan Yoga Assn.
Cost: 2000TWD for the course
Dates: Jan 13 through March 10
Tel: 02-23655615 (Mr Ding 丁先生)
Address: Shin-Hai Road Sec 1, no. 22, 1F (台北市中正區幸亥路1段22號1F)
Cost: 2000TWD for the course
Dates: Jan 13 through March 10
Tel: 02-23655615 (Mr Ding 丁先生)
Address: Shin-Hai Road Sec 1, no. 22, 1F (台北市中正區幸亥路1段22號1F)
2010 JAN - 123 TRIAL WOODWORKING CLASS
The children's woodwork workshop is offering trial classes.
Time: Jan 3rd and Jan 31, 10am and 1:30pm
Address: No. 39 Fu-Guo Road, Shilin District, Taipei City (台北市士林區福國路39號)
Cost: 250TWD
Tel: 02-2835-7526
Time: Jan 3rd and Jan 31, 10am and 1:30pm
Address: No. 39 Fu-Guo Road, Shilin District, Taipei City (台北市士林區福國路39號)
Cost: 250TWD
Tel: 02-2835-7526
2010 JAN CLOUDGATE FREE TRIAL CLASSES
From Jan 1st to Jan 31st, Cloudgate Dance Company is offering free trial classes for children aged 3 to 18. Cloudgate is a highly-revered modern dance company, and has several studios around Taiwan. Their music and movement classes are designed to encourage childrne to use their bodies to express themselves, and to develop imagination.
You can call their toll-free number 0800-088-633 or go online http://www.cgds.com.tw/ to arrange a free class.
You can call their toll-free number 0800-088-633 or go online http://www.cgds.com.tw/ to arrange a free class.
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