Children play and interact in an immersive environment that gives them opportunities to learn and use Mandarin Chinese. Our Mandarin Munchkins program is a 60-minute curriculum for children aged eighteen months to two and a half years old that develops their social, cognitive, emotional, language, as well as fine and gross motor skills. All activities are conducted in Mandarin Chinese by educators experienced in early childhood development.
Children are provided opportunities to be introduced to the world and to people beyond the circle of their own families and to develop important skills—such as following instructions, problem solving, task completion, self-expression, and group interaction—preparing them for a successful transition into a formal school setting. Children engage in an interactive learning environment through play, thematic games, hands-on activities, music, movement, and storytelling. The program enables children to develop an early foundation in bilingual and bi-cultural competence during a crucial period in language development.
Please note:
This immersive Mandarin class is designed for both parents/caregivers and their children. Participants explore childhood themes, learn basic phrases, and gain practical conversational skills through music and movement. Activities foster children’s development of fine motor skills, build self-confidence, and prepare children to participate in group activities and properly interact with others. Our experienced teachers are native Mandarin speakers with extensive training in early childhood education.
A typical Munchkin class:
8 mins: free play with hands-on activities followed by gathering
10 mins: story time in Mandarin Chinese
10 mins: game time
10 mins: music and songs
12 mins: art project
10 mins: Movement time and wrap-up
No prior Mandarin skills are required for this class.
Pricing:
(1 day/week) Tuesday or Thursday
For returning students: $850 → $950 per semester after January 8, 2024.
For new students: $900 → $950 per semester after January 8, 2024 including $50 non-refundable registration fee.
(2 day/week) Tuesday + Thursday
For returning students: $1710 → $1,760 per semester after January 8, 2024.
For new students: $1760 → $1,810 per semester after January 8, 2024 including $50 non-refundable registration fee.
Classes start February 6, 2024 (Tuesday) and February 8, 2024 (Thursday).
For any assistance with registration, please contact Angela Chen at achen@chinainstitute.org or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 143.
