Programs Outlined
PROGRAMS
Chinese Speaking (all ages)
- PANDA CHINESE I : Introductory Mandarin learning for first time non-native Mandarin learners. Students will learn from our first year introductory curriculum for non-native speakers. First year lessons revolve around ideas about the self. You’ll learn to describe who you are and the things you care about . The focus is on everyday speech and vocabulary building.
- PANDA CHINESE II : Chinese for intermediary non-native learners. Students will learn from our second year intermediary curriculum. These curriculum revolve around terminologies found in nature. We will Learn words, written characters. See characters appear in simple sentences, learn to utilize vocabularies and sentences, utilization of verbs and adjectives in speech.
- PANDA CHINESE III: Mandarin classes for advanced non-native Chinese students. Students will learn from our third year advanced curriculum. Learning key words associated with their surroundings and social life. Discuss about our household, schools, neighborhoods, etc. Begin to see vocabularies appear in contextual reading, and continue to build upon their Mandarin.
- PANDA CHINESE IV: Chinese learning for non-native students. Students completing their last years of preliminary everyday spoken Chinese. These final themes focuses on the global scale, revolve around culture, language, history and life in China. We’ll discuss cultural taboos and current events. This class will focus on paragraph reading and writing, some Chinese typing, and fluency.
Chinese Character Learning (ages 4+)
- PANDA CHINESE KD (2 yrs): Chinese made easy for the young mind. Students will focus on character learning, which serves as a building block to the Chinese language. Characters are scaffolded to build new vocabulary and knowledge. Students will master over 130 characters past the first year of learning, and gain the ability to read and write simple stories and sentences. Characters will be explained and dated to their most primitive art form (oracle bone scripture), along with the use of idioms. Our young pupil will explore the culture and history behind each unique character. Our interactive classroom is centered around drawing, dramatic play, and games for the creative mind. This class is meant for native speakers or advanced non-native speakers. The characters will be taught with both simplified and traditional forms of writing.
Chinese Reading and Writing (1st grade+)
- PANDA CHINESE MC (1A-6B): Mandarin classes for students living abroad wanting to learn curriculum-based lessons for 2nd grade and higher. The coursework uses a Singapore-based textbook 欢乐伙伴, which is ideal for Chinese learners living abroad. The MC textbook is rich in content, it covers pinyin, character reading and writing, theme vocabularies, speaking, excerpt reading, grammar and writing skills. In addition to the text, there will be FREE web based content, online quizzes, take-home study sheet, and practice.
Art (ages 5+)
- PANDA ART I : Introductory art class for children ages 5 and older, students work with various mediums to learn about lines, shapes, color, contour, symmetry, rhythm, patterns, and composition. Featuring bi-monthly theme based lessons using various art methods.
- PANDA ART II : Secondary art class for children ages 7 and older and or mixed age classes. Various art mediums will be introduced, and will lead to intermediary drawing skills. This class requires students to have had prior exposure to art. Students will learn preliminary art concepts, art expressions and various art styles and artists.
- PANDA ART III : Advanced art class for children ages 9 and older. Students are required to have had prior art learning to be introduced to design, classical art, modern art, mixed medium art and conceptual art. Advanced learning in drawing, shading, sketching and painting.
SCHOOL CLOSURE
After School Care (pre K-5th)
- PANDA CARE (monthly) : We provide school pick up and onsite small group care for local elementary-aged students. We offer a safe and kid-friendly environment for learning and playing. Snacks, indoor/outdoor play, and games are provided. Families who are in need of after school care at 4pm will join their subject classes of their choice.
Camps (ages 5+)
- PANDA DAY CAMP (9am-4pm) : Features daily CAMP: Chinese, art, math, and physical education programs. Weekly theme-based Mandarin lessons, and various types of courtyard sports and activities. Meditation and lunch hour. theme-based art fun. Followed by an afternoon art class where students discover various techniques, styles, and mediums. We end the day winding down with math drills and real-life story problems.
- PANDA FULL DAY WEEKLY CAMP (9-4 M-F): Small group language lessons (Chinese/Spanish) and PE combined with afternoon (art/math) classes. Weekly field trips (M/F) to explore our local community. Enjoy an abundance of outdoor play, foreign movies, snacks, games and theme based fun packed activities.
All day/holiday camps run per parent request and require a min. of 4 students. Click to send CAMP REQUEST
PANDA PARTIES (onsite)
- Custom theme-based parties
- Various themes to choose from: Art/craft/games/movie
- Exclusive facility usage for up to three hours
- Onsite (20 children max)
- 2 trained teachers to facilitate
All parties run per parents request. Click to inquire a QUOTE