Chinese Culture and Language Immersion - Beginner

Explore the mysteries of China and broaden your child’s cultural

awareness of the world’s most populated country. Students will learn to

greet and count in Chinese, as well as learn names of animals and

basic foods. Our cultural learning highlights the Chinese Zodiac, the

Giant Panda and the legendary Monkey King. We will delve into the

ancient inventions of China and create and play the traditional Chinese

games of Feng Che/Pin-Wheel, Tiao-Fang-zi/Chinese Hop Scotch and

Zhua Ma Jiang/Catching the Dominos. We will also enjoy sampling

Chinese foods for snacks. Your children will be exposed to an array of

fun activities as we explore the Middle Kingdom.

Yu Xiao is the Chinese language teacher in the Middle School at

Collegiate and a native Chinese speaker. She was a visiting professor

at Oberlin College and the Ohio State University. This is her third year

with Summer Quest.

For more information, contact Yu Xiao at yu_xiao@collegiate-va.org.