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Building Confidence in Chinese: Kindergarten 2 and Primary 1 Programmes
At The Eton Academy, we believe that language learning should be joyful, immersive, and meaningful. Our Chinese programmes for Kindergarten 2 and Primary 1 are thoughtfully designed to support children at different stages of their learning journey, laying strong foundations in the early years and preparing them to meet the demands of Chinese as an examinable subject in primary school.
Kindergarten 2: A Strong Start with Zhong Hua
Our Kindergarten 2 Chinese curriculum is developed under Zhong Hua, The Eton Academy’s in-house brand for Chinese enrichment, which draws on the philosophy and expertise of the Zhong Hua Mandarin immersion programme by EtonHouse. Rooted in an inquiry-based approach, this curriculum blends language immersion with storytelling, music, movement, Chinese art forms, and cultural traditions. Children are surrounded by a Mandarin-rich environment where they are encouraged to listen, speak, and express themselves with confidence and ease.
Language is introduced and reinforced through meaningful experiences such as Chinese brush painting, poetry, calligraphy, traditional rhymes, and festive celebrations that allow children to connect with the language on a deeper level. Educators tailor their approach based on children’s interests and developmental needs, encouraging curiosity and self-expression while supporting the development of strong listening and speaking skills.
This approach lays the groundwork for early reading and writing, nurturing children who are not only confident in using Mandarin but also excited to explore its cultural richness.
Primary 1: Transitioning to Chinese as a Subject
At Primary 1, our Chinese curriculum is developed by The Eton Academy’s curriculum team and fully aligned with the MOE syllabus. Unlike the enrichment-focused approach in Kindergarten 2, this programme supports students as they make the important shift to Chinese as a core academic subject.
Lessons are structured to strengthen proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students engage in oral expression through visual prompts and guided conversations, develop reading fluency with short texts, and build writing skills through sentence construction and creative expression. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary development, stroke order, pinyin, and grammatical understanding to ensure a strong academic foundation.
The learning experience is supported by visual tools, revision resources, and hands-on language exploration, helping children grasp key concepts in a clear and relatable way. Designed especially for young learners, particularly those from English-speaking households, the programme cultivates confidence, resilience, and interest in Chinese as they navigate their first year of formal education.
Together, our Kindergarten 2 and Primary 1 programmes offer a seamless progression that fosters both a love for the language and the skills needed to thrive in school and beyond.
Explore Our Chinese Programme
- 🎨 国画 Chinese Brush Painting-提升审美与手部协调
- ✍️ 书法 Calligraphy-培养书写美感与专注力
- 📜 古诗朗诵 Classical Poetry Recitation-节奏与语言美的感受
- 💻 玛塔编程 MatataLab Coding-编程逻辑启蒙
- 🧭 自然探索 Nature Exploration-培养观察力与科学思维
- 📚 中华传统故事 Chinese Cultural Stories-品格与文化的启发
Our Primary 1 Chinese curriculum is thoughtfully aligned with Singapore’s MOE syllabus《欢乐伙伴》and nurtures your child’s skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Through thematic modules and creative classroom experiences, your child will build confidence, vocabulary, and literacy step by step. support your child’s transition into primary school, cultivating a solid foundation and a genuine passion for Chinese Language.
We build on the early language fundamentals and deepen your child’s mastery through a structured, engaging approach. In-class learning features vocabulary building, sentence construction, and reading comprehension through relatable themes, storytelling, literary classics, and interactive experiences that make learning meaningful and enjoyable.
✍ Learning Wonderland – Chinese Characters and Pinyin
学习乐园—汉字与拼音
This foundational module is based on Singapore’s Happy Companions Chinese textbook and focuses on character recognition, writing, pinyin, radicals, strokes, and sentence construction. Through interactive hands-on learning and games, children build strong language fundamentals in a fun and engaging way.
🗣️ Speaking and Reading Corner
学习天地—口试与阅读
Through picture-based speaking practice and real-life scenarios (e.g., school, playground, library), children expand their vocabulary and develop confidence in expressing themselves in Chinese. Reading practice featuring rhymes and short stories further strengthen word recognition and language sense, while introducing useful phrases in meaningful contexts.
👂 Learning Steps – Review and Enrichment
学习阶梯—复习与拓展
Our lessons support reinforcement of key concepts while introducing new knowledge through enjoyable and engaging experiences. It allows children to consolidate what they’ve learned and explore advanced language applications.
📖 Treasure Box – Picture-Based Writing
学习宝盒—看图写作
Using familiar scenes such as seaside or park as inspiration, children develop observation and writing skills. They progress from identifying vocabulary to crafting complete, meaningful sentences that lays the foundation for creative writing.
Learning Tools
Craft Sessions
趣味手工活动
Hands-on craft sessions add a playful and creative dimension to your child’s learning. Through exploring various materials, techniques, and thematic projects, children reinforce classroom vocabulary while developing fine motor skills and self-expression.
Visual Learning and Comprehensive Review
综合知识巩固
Our mini flashcards and revision exercises offer convenient ways for your child to review classroom lessons and encourage independent learning.
Tailored Curriculum
个性化学习方案
Specially crafted by our curriculum team, our in-house journals are designed to captivate your child’s attention and make learning enjoyable.
