Category: Foundations
Chinese tones for kids made easy: 4 simple Mandarin tone games using mā, má, mǎ, mà. Just 5 minutes a day, and no fluent Chinese needed.
Learn Chinese numbers 1–100 with simple patterns, examples, and everyday uses. A beginner-friendly guide for kids, parents, and teachers.
Learn how to say Happy Birthday in Chinese, useful birthday wishes, the Chinese birthday song, traditions and examples for kids & beginners.
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, Monday to Sunday, with pinyin, example sentences, how to count weeks, and games for kids and beginners.
Help kids learn Mandarin at home with daily routines, practical Chinese phrases, games, reading, and simple activities for busy families.
Chinese grammar is different from English — and often simpler. Here are 5 key differences, with examples easy enough to explain to your child.
Why is Pinyin important for kids learning Chinese abroad? Learn how Pinyin supports pronunciation, tones, vocabulary, independent learning, and early reading.
Explore 36 Chinese pictograph characters with pinyin, meanings, visual clues and fun activities. A guide for teachers and parents.
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.