Category: Foundations

Learn Chinese characters with the 30 most important radicals, with common mistakes to avoid, and fun activities for kids.
Simplified or Traditional? Discover how to choose the right Chinese script for your child based on your family's situation & learning goals.
Learn the days of the week in Chinese the easy way. Say Monday to Sunday, count weeks, and find printables for kids learning Mandarin.
Chinese grammar is different from English — and often simpler. Here are 5 key differences, with examples easy enough to explain to your child.
Discover 36 Chinese pictogram characters with meanings, fun facts, and stories. The easiest way to introduce children to Chinese writing.
A simple guide to the 6 types of Chinese characters for parents and teachers. Examples, history, and what your child should learn first.
Learn Chinese characters with the grass radical 艹— plants, flowers, vegetables, and medicine, with a garden scavenger hunt activity for kids.
Learn Chinese characters with the hand radical 扌— action verbs like push, pull, hug, and throw, with a fun movement game for kids.
Learn Chinese characters with the person radical 亻— including you, he, and other high-frequency words, with simple activities for kids.
Learn the Chinese water radical 氵with 8 common characters, pinyin, and fun water play activities for kids at home or in the classroom.
Discover Chinese characters with the tree radical 木 — 8 common words including trees, furniture, and forest, with a fun nature walk activity for kids.
Learn Chinese characters with the mouth radical 口 — common words for eating, drinking, and speaking, with fun activities for kids.
Learn Chinese characters with the woman radical 女 — family words like mum, sister, and grandma, the story behind 好 (good) and fun activities.
Child practising Chinese pronunciation and Mandarin tones
Learn shapes in Chinese with this easy guide: 14 shape words with pinyin, real-life examples, fun teaching activities.