Children's Chinese Book Garden — Languages

I enrolled my 6-year-old son in the Children's Chinese Book Garden program in Brooklyn, and overall it was a solid experience. The instructor, Mei, was incredibly engaging and made learning Mandarin fun with interactive storytelling. My son loved the creative projects, especially when he crafted a paper dragon to learn new vocabulary. The small group size allowed for personal attention, which was a plus. However, the pickup process was a bit chaotic at times, with long lines forming as parents arrived to collect their kids, leading to some frustrating moments. Despite this, I appreciate the atmosphere they've created for language learning and would recommend it with the caveat to arrive early for pickup. My son shows a newfound interest in the language, which is what we were hoping for.

I enrolled my 6-year-old in the Children's Chinese Book Garden program in Brooklyn, and overall, it was a solid experience. The weekly sessions focus on storytelling and interactive activities, which my son really enjoyed. His instructor, Mei, was particularly engaging, and I appreciated how she encouraged my shy child to participate in group discussions. He built a simple Chinese character out of clay during one of the creative projects, which he proudly brought home. However, the pickup process was a bit chaotic; we often found ourselves waiting in long lines, which was frustrating. If you're considering this program, be prepared for a little wait at the end, but I think it’s worth it for the quality of language exposure. My son is showing more interest in learning Chinese now, and that’s a win in my book.