Our new HQ
We’ve moved into our new working space / “HQ”! It’s a great feeling to finally have a place we can set up as our own, to store books & resources, plan for … Continue reading Our new HQ
Author: Li Ling
Welcome to our newest teacher, Becky
I’m happy to welcome a new teacher, Becky (Ran) Zhao, to our little community! 🙂 Becky is originally from Inner Mongolia in China and is currently undertaking the second year of her Bachelor’s … Continue reading Welcome to our newest teacher, Becky
I have no idea what they’re singing on about…
Learning any new language can be a daunting experience, especially in Ni Hao Children’s Community’s immersion environment. It’s may be more so for the parent learners than the children, as the children pick language up … Continue reading I have no idea what they’re singing on about…
Paintwork at the Kid’s class
It sounds like everyone had a heap of fun at today’s Kids class learning to write numbers! I want the kids learning to write characters using a paintbrush as they get … Continue reading Paintwork at the Kid’s class
This Week’s Notices
Office – Li Ling is on family leave on her usual Ni Hao CC days (Thursday and Friday), so there may be a delay in hearing back from her this week. Tuesday Class … Continue reading This Week’s Notices
A lil’ home for Ni Hao CC (sneak peek)
Ni Hao Children’s Community has found a very wee space right in the middle of Wellington CBD 🙂 We’ll soon be based on Willis Street, a few minutes walk from the … Continue reading A lil’ home for Ni Hao CC (sneak peek)
Term 2, Weeks 1 to 4 vocab & phrases: Kids
Here’s the list of the vocabulary and phrases we’re learning for the first four weeks of Term 2 🙂 Kids Weeks 1 & 2: Hello 你好 nǐ hǎo Goodbye 再见 zài jiàn How … Continue reading Term 2, Weeks 1 to 4 vocab & phrases: Kids
The Number Rap (now with lyrics added!)
Rap-along! When we first heard this rap, my daughter and I thought it would be so much more fun with actions (and meaningful ones too!). Together we came up with … Continue reading The Number Rap (now with lyrics added!)
Amusement: the “How NOT To”… a Top Student Factory
This is a recent example of a teaching centre advertisement from Singapore that my cousin just saw. Yes, they do exist, people do sign their children up to it, and … Continue reading Amusement: the “How NOT To”… a Top Student Factory
Term 2, Weeks 1 & 2 vocab & phrases: Toddlers & Preschoolers
We’ve been requested to provide a list of the vocabulary and phrases we’re learning, so here it is for the first two weeks of Term 2 🙂 We’ll try to do a PDF version … Continue reading Term 2, Weeks 1 & 2 vocab & phrases: Toddlers & Preschoolers
Kid’s class: Sing & Groove “The Ice Age Sid Shuffle”
The Kids classes are currently learning this dance in Mandarin! A great way to learn language in a cool, fun way, learning movements in Mandarin, and having them get less self-conscious … Continue reading Kid’s class: Sing & Groove “The Ice Age Sid Shuffle”
Survey! Keen in FREE Mandarin sessions at Wellington Central Library?
Hi everyone! We’re wanting to offer FREE Mandarin sessions to the public at the Wellington Central Library. It will be a little bit like Baby Rock N Rhyme and Preschool … Continue reading Survey! Keen in FREE Mandarin sessions at Wellington Central Library?
Ni Hao Children's Community Mandarin Chinese Language Education Programme 