After School Program

Children will be immersed in a totally play-based Chinese environment. They will learn to write simple traditional Chinese characters and recognize words and sentences at the beginning level, then gradually practice Chinese speaking and listening skills with teachers and friends.

Children will learn Chinese songs, finger play, games, traditional arts & crafts, ancient poems, and be introduced to some popular children’s literature and folk tales.

Daily Schedule for After School Program

2:00 – 3:00p.m. Rest / Quiet Reading Time-Mandarin books with CD’s
Chinese Table Games-Chess, Bingo, Matching game
Homework Assistance/Individual Work

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Food Projects/Snack Time-Learning names of food,
manners, and customs in Mandarin. Setting up table,
preparing food, and cleaning up after eating.

3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Circle Time-Songs, finger play, flannel board activities,
music & movement, puppets, books, poems, and stories.

4:00 – 4:30 p.m. English Homework Assistance
Other Mandarin language skill activities / worksheets
Calligraphy Practice-Basic strokes with pencil or brush

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Outdoor Activities – gardening, jump ropes, water / sand
table, balls, or Chinese traditional toys

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts-Varies according to weekly themes
Math & Science-Age-appropriate levels taught in Mandarin
Chinese educational computer software / DVD

**We are available to pick-up your child at school.

Please contact tracy@funmandarin.com for further information.

Morning Preschool Program (age 3-5)

This is an introductory class for children who are between the age three and five with little or no foundation in Mandarin Chinese. Students will learn Mandarin through songs, rhymes, finger plays, arts & crafts, body movements, stories, and games.

All our activities are age appropriate and hands-on with safe materials. Chinese curriculum is accompanied with limited English translation in order to provide children an overall bilingual environment.

Daily Schedule
(AM ONLY)

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Arrival and sign-in
Manipulate activities (puzzles, blocks, sorting…)

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Circle time / theme activities
Songs, stories, finger plays, music and body movements

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Snacks and table manners

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Out door (gardening, painting, water / sand table…)

11:05 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Table activities (art & crafts, cooking, math & science…)


To register:
Please contact tracy@funmandarin.com for the registration form and related information.