Mandarin Chinese Language Programs

We are happy to offer Marndarin Chinese programs beginning 2010. Please send an email to afterschool@brooklynwaldorf.org, if intersted, or sign up online now by clicking here.

Chinese Language Circle Time
For children ages 1.5 yrs. to 6 yrs.

Through Chinese songs, rhymes, finger play, and puppetry children are immersed in the language. Simple games and activities will be incorporated as appropriate for the age group. Each family receives a song book and CD.

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR THE SPRING 2010 SESSION.

Ning Yuan Yu will be leading these programs. Mr. Yu is an award winning scholar and teaching artist. He has taught Chinese language and culture for over 16 years. While in China, he studied Chinese Literature and Writing in Beijing Luxun Literature College and Sociology in Beijing University. He received his M.S. Ed in Waldorf Education from Sunbridge College in Spring Valley, NY.

Mr. Yu has published 6 books and 2 CDs. “Chinese Children’s Folk Songs” received the “Excellent Book Award” from the Chinese Government, Department of Education. This book is used as textbook and teaching material in both China and America.

Mr. Yu received the Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) for his “Extraordinary Ability” in September 2005. He received the School Arts Partnership Grant award by the New York State Council on the Arts and administered through Partners for Arts Education in 2006 and 2007.

Ning Yuan Yu is now teaching at George School in PA and The Brooklyn Waldorf School in NY. His Chinese curricula and textbooks are published in China.