Little Crab Educational Press 小螃蟹教育出版社
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Resources for Teaching and Learning Languages Made with 快乐 (Joy!) • littlecrabpress.ca • Home of #FluentishThePodcast • Products for classroom teachers, homeschoolers, parents, and independent language learners • Supporting learners aged 0-110
If you've been following along, you will have noticed we have been sharing about our Christmas products for the last few weeks. But it's not all about selling you stuff.
Even more, it's about supporting you with stuff.
Even more, it's about supporting you with stuff.
December 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
If you've been following along, you will have noticed we have been sharing about our Christmas products for the last few weeks. But it's not all about selling you stuff.
Even more, it's about supporting you with stuff.
Even more, it's about supporting you with stuff.
We are all about the joys of learning, and trying to make that as accessible as possible. We want everyone from ages 3-103 to know the pleasure one can find in perseverance.
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We are all about the joys of learning, and trying to make that as accessible as possible. We want everyone from ages 3-103 to know the pleasure one can find in perseverance.
There's still time! Whether you're thinking of ordering books in time for the winter holidays, or if you end up waiting too long and cutting it too close, our physical books typically arrive within 10-20 days of ordering, and our digital downloads are sent out instantly upon completion of payment.
December 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
There's still time! Whether you're thinking of ordering books in time for the winter holidays, or if you end up waiting too long and cutting it too close, our physical books typically arrive within 10-20 days of ordering, and our digital downloads are sent out instantly upon completion of payment.
The more fun and engaging we can make learning, the more likely kids are to want to keep it up throughout their life. We are always looking for ways to support learning, and we are so grateful that you are along for the ride. littlecrabpress.ca/blogs/the-li...
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The more fun and engaging we can make learning, the more likely kids are to want to keep it up throughout their life. We are always looking for ways to support learning, and we are so grateful that you are along for the ride. littlecrabpress.ca/blogs/the-li...
As all great teachers already know, one of the most important ways we can encourage kids to learn through reading is to …drumroll… Make it fun! We created our 11 Holiday Themed Reading Trackers in Mandarin and English to do just that. #ParentingSky #LangSky #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
As all great teachers already know, one of the most important ways we can encourage kids to learn through reading is to …drumroll… Make it fun! We created our 11 Holiday Themed Reading Trackers in Mandarin and English to do just that. #ParentingSky #LangSky #kidlitchat
Want to make reading fun, festive, and bilingual? Our Christmas Themed Bilingual Reading Tracker Bundle does exactly that - by turning reading into a creative, goal-setting adventure for kids. #Homeschooling #ParentingSky #kidlitchat
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Want to make reading fun, festive, and bilingual? Our Christmas Themed Bilingual Reading Tracker Bundle does exactly that - by turning reading into a creative, goal-setting adventure for kids. #Homeschooling #ParentingSky #kidlitchat
"A study of Japanese university students and recent graduates has revealed that writing on physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later..."
November 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"A study of Japanese university students and recent graduates has revealed that writing on physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later..."
We take great care in making our handwriting practice books, not only because we know how valuable having well-made resources is, but also because we want people to truly enjoy their experiences in getting the science-backed benefits of putting pen to paper when learning new things.
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We take great care in making our handwriting practice books, not only because we know how valuable having well-made resources is, but also because we want people to truly enjoy their experiences in getting the science-backed benefits of putting pen to paper when learning new things.
This cheerful workbook presents 26 curated, highly useful & relevant Christmas-themed words with Simplified Chinese characters, Pinyin, and English handwriting styles (all-caps, lowercase, cursive) for each word. Stroke-map diagrams provide character stroke order. littlecrabpress.ca/products/abc...
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This cheerful workbook presents 26 curated, highly useful & relevant Christmas-themed words with Simplified Chinese characters, Pinyin, and English handwriting styles (all-caps, lowercase, cursive) for each word. Stroke-map diagrams provide character stroke order. littlecrabpress.ca/products/abc...
There are more and more studies being published all the time about the impact physically writing by hand has on our understanding of material and our retention of information. #LangSky
November 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
There are more and more studies being published all the time about the impact physically writing by hand has on our understanding of material and our retention of information. #LangSky
These books build reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and strengthen early writing skills through playful, puzzle-based learning in both Mandarin and English. #LangSky
November 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
These books build reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and strengthen early writing skills through playful, puzzle-based learning in both Mandarin and English. #LangSky
When kids utilize high-quality activity books, they practise handwriting, complete matching and word-search tasks, draw and create, and hone logic and vocabulary skills: These tasks seem like simple games, but they build confidence and critical thinking skills. #LangSky
November 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
When kids utilize high-quality activity books, they practise handwriting, complete matching and word-search tasks, draw and create, and hone logic and vocabulary skills: These tasks seem like simple games, but they build confidence and critical thinking skills. #LangSky
Whether for classroom use, teaching your kids, or for self-study, Tortoise Tiles are a super flexible learning tool you can use to gamify your vocabulary acquisition process as well as to do test prep and review. Watch youtu.be/NHIYHJrCQIs to see the Tortoise Tile Method in action. #LangSky
November 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Whether for classroom use, teaching your kids, or for self-study, Tortoise Tiles are a super flexible learning tool you can use to gamify your vocabulary acquisition process as well as to do test prep and review. Watch youtu.be/NHIYHJrCQIs to see the Tortoise Tile Method in action. #LangSky
The Tortoise Tile Method was designed to keep new vocabulary in your mind — absorbing new words more deeply, remembering them longer and recalling them faster. By combining reading, listening, and speaking practice with Tortoise Tiles, you create multiple memory hooks that make words stick. #LangSky
November 8, 2025 at 4:42 AM
The Tortoise Tile Method was designed to keep new vocabulary in your mind — absorbing new words more deeply, remembering them longer and recalling them faster. By combining reading, listening, and speaking practice with Tortoise Tiles, you create multiple memory hooks that make words stick. #LangSky
How did we select the words in our vocabulary builder "ABCs of Holidays Tortoise Tiles" books? It was... not the most straight-forward process.
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#LangSky #Mandarin #TranslationStruggles
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#LangSky #Mandarin #TranslationStruggles
November 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
How did we select the words in our vocabulary builder "ABCs of Holidays Tortoise Tiles" books? It was... not the most straight-forward process.
littlecrabpress.ca/products/the...
#LangSky #Mandarin #TranslationStruggles
littlecrabpress.ca/products/the...
#LangSky #Mandarin #TranslationStruggles
Our #PrideMonth #promo is running all through June! If you or someone you know is a member or an ally of the #2SLGBTQIA+ community and loves languages, check them out! #LangSky www.etsy.com/shop/fluenti...
June 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Our #PrideMonth #promo is running all through June! If you or someone you know is a member or an ally of the #2SLGBTQIA+ community and loves languages, check them out! #LangSky www.etsy.com/shop/fluenti...
We're celebrating Pride Month with language-nerdy pride mugs available now in our Fluentish, the Merch shop on Etsy! We produce and ship inside Canada and the US, so check out the 2SLGBTQIA+ section local to you. #LangSky
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June 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
We're celebrating Pride Month with language-nerdy pride mugs available now in our Fluentish, the Merch shop on Etsy! We produce and ship inside Canada and the US, so check out the 2SLGBTQIA+ section local to you. #LangSky
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Did you know that we make mugs for language nerds? Get on your #FathersDay shopping. #BilingualFamily #LangSky fluentishthemerch.etsy.com
May 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Did you know that we make mugs for language nerds? Get on your #FathersDay shopping. #BilingualFamily #LangSky fluentishthemerch.etsy.com
Last night I was doing my Duolingo while my husband was watching @yellowstonetv.bsky.social when he saw this over my shoulder, chuckled and paused his show, and said "Screw you, Duolingo. I'm just over here tryna live my life!" #LangSky #judgmental #YOLO 😆
May 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Last night I was doing my Duolingo while my husband was watching @yellowstonetv.bsky.social when he saw this over my shoulder, chuckled and paused his show, and said "Screw you, Duolingo. I'm just over here tryna live my life!" #LangSky #judgmental #YOLO 😆
@sabinelittle.bsky.social I found another book I wanted to show you!
#bilingualbooks #LittleByron #frenchandenglish #mandarinandenglish #carolineadderson #bilingualparenting #alicecarter
#bilingualbooks #LittleByron #frenchandenglish #mandarinandenglish #carolineadderson #bilingualparenting #alicecarter
May 5, 2025 at 6:31 AM
@sabinelittle.bsky.social I found another book I wanted to show you!
#bilingualbooks #LittleByron #frenchandenglish #mandarinandenglish #carolineadderson #bilingualparenting #alicecarter
#bilingualbooks #LittleByron #frenchandenglish #mandarinandenglish #carolineadderson #bilingualparenting #alicecarter
A funny thing happened on the way to filming our Instagram announcement post yesterday:
#LangSky #bilingualparenting #polyglots #multilingualfamilies #BuildInPublic #ParentingSky #Linguistics #Etymology #ohcrap
#LangSky #bilingualparenting #polyglots #multilingualfamilies #BuildInPublic #ParentingSky #Linguistics #Etymology #ohcrap
May 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM
A funny thing happened on the way to filming our Instagram announcement post yesterday:
#LangSky #bilingualparenting #polyglots #multilingualfamilies #BuildInPublic #ParentingSky #Linguistics #Etymology #ohcrap
#LangSky #bilingualparenting #polyglots #multilingualfamilies #BuildInPublic #ParentingSky #Linguistics #Etymology #ohcrap
Ok #LangSky here's a taster from S1 E2 of #Fluent•ishthePodcast. Join us two #Canadians (hosts Lisa + Bex) as we dive into all things #languagelearning #wordnerding and #languageloving. For every aspiring #polyglot, classroom language #teacher, and #parent raising #bilingual kids in any language!
May 3, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Ok #LangSky here's a taster from S1 E2 of #Fluent•ishthePodcast. Join us two #Canadians (hosts Lisa + Bex) as we dive into all things #languagelearning #wordnerding and #languageloving. For every aspiring #polyglot, classroom language #teacher, and #parent raising #bilingual kids in any language!
O is for Orange! Here's a little seasonal trivia for you about mandarin oranges and their meaning Canada's culture and traditions. Did you know these sweet facts? 🧡
#LangSky
#LangSky
December 16, 2024 at 6:14 PM
O is for Orange! Here's a little seasonal trivia for you about mandarin oranges and their meaning Canada's culture and traditions. Did you know these sweet facts? 🧡
#LangSky
#LangSky
Sharing some #kidlit love today! Our flagship bilingual storybook, "Little Byron - Xiǎo Bái Rèn - 小白任", is the book that started it all for us. This depiction of smiling, waving Byron is author Rebecca Juetten's favourite by the immensely talented illustrator Mikaila Maidment. mikailamaidment.com
December 12, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Sharing some #kidlit love today! Our flagship bilingual storybook, "Little Byron - Xiǎo Bái Rèn - 小白任", is the book that started it all for us. This depiction of smiling, waving Byron is author Rebecca Juetten's favourite by the immensely talented illustrator Mikaila Maidment. mikailamaidment.com
Good morning, #LangSky! For beginners or people who feel they are approaching a plateau in their language learning, read this blog post that is jam packed with important tips, reminders, and encouragement. littlecrabpress.ca/blogs/the-li...
December 9, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Good morning, #LangSky! For beginners or people who feel they are approaching a plateau in their language learning, read this blog post that is jam packed with important tips, reminders, and encouragement. littlecrabpress.ca/blogs/the-li...