Today, Chinese is one of the most spoken languages in the world. Therefore, it is only natural to want your child to learn the language as it has many benefits. Young children pick up languages quickly, so starting early is in their best interest. But how do you capture their attention and pique their interest? This article will give insight into how to stimulate your preschooler’s interest and make learning an enjoyable and immersive experience for them. If you don’t know where to send your child for Chinese tuition for preschool, we can also help you make a more informed decision.

1. Play games

Every kid loves to play, and playtime helps them develop some essential learning skills. Skills from playing, you may ask? Yes, it is such an underrated component, but playtime aids with the development of social, physical, and emotional skills. They help children to be creative, use their imagination, think about problems, and find solutions. In addition, playing also helps to develop confidence, independence, self-expression, and resilience. But what games are good for encouraging these skills? Naming objects and engaging in word-guessing games are ideal for teaching preschool Chinese to youngsters. When accompanied by compliments and applause, they can entertain and encourage the child to master the language effortlessly. 

2. Sing songs

This is another highly entertaining activity that can capture your child's full attention.  Young kids love singing and dancing, and teaching them catchy songs or poems will help them learn preschool Chinese better. Singing Chinese songs will open them to a new world of Chinese music and expose them to the culture. They may also cultivate new interests in this way. Gaining such interests and understanding the culture will go a long way toward enhancing their learning. After all, music is a universal language; it is a simple yet effective way to learn and improve preschool Chinese.

3. Read stories

Children are so imaginative, and given the freedom, they can be in their own world for hours. Books are the perfect addition to enhance this trait — more creativity. Reading books will also improve their vocabulary, leading to improved literacy. In addition to these benefits, it can also help them identify and familiarise themselves with Chinese characters — they would fare better than a non-reader. At Ruixing Active Chinese Centre, reading is one of the many positive habits that are cultivated during Chinese tuition. The love for reading is a great lifelong habit that should be incorporated into their lives and should ideally be started early. We also have some compelling and engaging stories on our YouTube channel that are ideal for your young kids to watch and enhance their language skills.

4. Celebrate Chinese festivals

This is a great way to kindle children’s interest and make them learn the significance behind these festivals. You can make them create artwork such as paper lanterns and have them experience and enjoy some festival assortments to commemorate the celebrations. This will help them have a great time and spark an interest in Chinese culture, ultimately leading to better learning of the Chinese language. They will also learn to appreciate the culture and develop a sense of respect for other cultures and traditions.

5. Watch Chinese cartoons

Watching Chinese cartoons is another ideal activity. Kids love cartoons, so this is a really simple yet effective method to stimulate their interest. However, as the saying goes, ‘too much of anything is good for nothing’, so be aware of the screen time when choosing this activity. In addition to cartoons, there are many educational Chinese programs that can help with enhancing a child’s vocabulary. The higher the exposure, the better the learning! 

6. Practise Chinese in real-life situations

Communicating with each other through role-play and making small conversations about daily life errands and other activities will challenge them to converse and grasp Chinese quickly. You can also make it interesting by asking them to create small stories and relay them back to you. Don’t forget to appreciate their efforts with compliments and applause. This encouragement will go a long way in their learning and lay a great foundation when they start their Chinese studies in primary school in Singapore.

Ruixing Active Chinese Centre

For an enjoyable and fruitful learning experience, register your child at the best Chinese preschool tuition centre in Singapore — Ruixing Active Chinese Centre. Here at our centre, we believe in creating a riveting learning experience for all our students. Our dedicated and experienced teachers ensure that every student receives the attention they need. You also have the freedom and flexibility to schedule the lessons according to their requirements. Get in touch to find out more about our Chinese tuition classes for preschool.