Chinese Preschool – the “best of both worlds”
Mulberry Learning’s Chinese Preschool integrates our award-winning signature preschool programmes with a Chinese immersion programme, so that the Chinese language is infused into a child’s daily routine and learning journey from a young age. Instead of our Bilingual Preschool which has a roughly equal mix of English and Mandarin, the Chinese Preschool has a higher weightage on Chinese (~80%) in the early years, allowing children to be exposed to more Chinese words, poems, idioms and cultural experiences in a fun and engaging manner!
Did you know that Chinese is the world’s most widely spoken language today? As China’s economy and global profile continues to grow, it is becoming ever more important for your child to have a strong foundation in the Chinese language, so that he or she can excel in the future world.
Since 95% of a child’s brain develops before the age of 5, the early years are the best time to ingrain strong language fundamentals in your child. Especially for English-speaking households, sending your child to a Chinese preschool helps to ensure that he or she is able to immerse in a Chinese-rich environment to master the language and be effectively bilingual by the age of 6.
Did You Know? Studies have shown that learning Chinese helps children develop stronger cognitive skills, better visual-spatial recognition, a keen appreciation of tonal differences and good number sense!
Building a Strong Foundation in Chinese
Mulberry Learning’s new Chinese Preschool @ Fusionopolis is our first preschool designed with a proprietary Chinese immersion programme which nurtures your child’s love for learning and transforms them into maestros of the Chinese language. Crafted by educational experts with over 30 years of early childhood experience, children are exposed to the language as they learn, play, listen, sing, dance and interact with the teachers and their peers in Chinese. The myriad of fun activities help children learn about the amazing arts, literature, philosophy, and festivals of one of the oldest cultures in the world.
Besides developing a sound foundation in the Chinese language and its culture, children learn in a multi-disciplinary manner across subjects like Drama & Communication, Mathematics, Science, Music and Art & Craft. Weekly activities include learning traditional Chinese poetry, calligraphy, Chinese idioms, festivals and traditions, as well as moral values through the Confucian principles of “Di Zi Gui” (弟子規).
The programme builds a strong foundation in Chinese with strong emphasis (80%) on Chinese especially in a child’s formative early years, accompanied by a gradual increase in English as the child reaches the Kindergarten years, thereby effectively nurturing bilingual children primed for success in Primary School and beyond.
As the Chinese preschool programme is also integrated with Mulberry Learning’s award-winning iDevelop / iExplore / iExperience / iLearn curriculum model, parents can rest assured that signature programmes like Reggio-inspired Project InquiryTM, Habits of MindTM and Literacy FunTM are still included as part of the holistic learning that nurtures the Future Ready Child.
Highlights
Our Signature Programmes
Find out more about our signature programmes which promises a fun and engaging learning experience like no other.
Every child will receive a comprehensive and holistic education that helps them excel in the future world.
Beautifully Appointed Learning Zones within our Chinese Preschool
Beautifully designed learning spaces are hallmarks of the Mulberry Learning environment as we firmly believe that children learn best in beautiful and functional surroundings. Filled with various elements to promote an immersive Chinese learning experience for each child, no effort was spared to create these spaces of wonderment to stimulate their senses, unleash their creativity and encourage their natural urge for exploration.
Our Awards
Why Choose Mulberry Learning Chinese Preschool?
The Beauty of Small
We pay attention to the smallest details and do things with extraordinary care. Class sizes are kept small to enable effective small group teaching and better care of each individual child. The teacher-to-child ratios for each age group are as follows:
- Playgroup – 1 : 6
- Nursery 1 – 1 : 8
- Nursery 2 – 1 : 10
- Kindergarten 1 – 1 : 12
- Kindergarten 2 – 1 : 15
Qualified Teachers
Mulberry Learning’s new Chinese Preschool at Fusionopolis features a proprietary Chinese-immersion programme crafted by educational experts with over 30 years of early childhood experience. Educators undergo over 250 hours of training, thereby ensuring that children are nurtured and guided by passionate, dedicated and well-qualified professionals.
The Art of Nutrition
Having the right foods can improve brain function, memory, and concentration in young children. Our menu has been developed in collaboration with an expert nutritionist from the leading health foods company Nature’s Farm to incorporate brain foods and provide the best nutrition for young children. The food is freshly prepared daily by our in-house chef, and the menu is also aligned with the Healthy Meals in Childcare Centres Programme under Singapore’s Health Promotion Board.
Your Choice of Learning Stages
Established in 2006, Mulberry Learning is an award-winning Reggio-inspired preschool and its curriculum has been voted as “Singapore’s Best Holistic Learning Programme” for 3 years running by leading parenting publications. Mulberry Learning offers child care programmes for Pre-Nursery (or Playgroup), Nursery, and Kindergarten children. Find out more about the programme for each age group!
Mulberry Learning’s Chinese Preschool Location
Fusionopolis
Tel: 6653 8082 (General Hotline)
