For every third Sunday of each month, China Institute in America’s Hoppy Rabbit Playdate program offers a freeplay session where families can bring their children to our spacious and cozy classrooms to play, socialize, and have fun with various toys and activities. This is a great time to meet children and families local in the neighborhood who are interested in exploring Chinese language and culture.

All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, picture books, and other educational supplies will be provided onsite. Suitable for ages 1-4 years old.

Let’s make many new friends and great memories! Looking forward to meeting you all very soon!

This program is made possible through the support of the Chinese International Education Foundation, and generous supporters of China Institute.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

China Institute’s cultural programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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For every third Sunday of each month, China Institute in America’s Hoppy Rabbit Playdate program offers a freeplay session where families can bring their children to our spacious and cozy classrooms to play, socialize, and have fun with various toys and activities. This is a great time to meet children and families local in the neighborhood who are interested in exploring Chinese language and culture.

All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, picture books, and other educational supplies will be provided onsite. Suitable for ages 1-4 years old.

Let’s make many new friends and great memories! Looking forward to meeting you all very soon!

This program is made possible through the support of the Chinese International Education Foundation, and generous supporters of China Institute.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

China Institute’s cultural programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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For every third Sunday of each month, China Institute in America’s Hoppy Rabbit Playdate program offers a freeplay session where families can bring their children to our spacious and cozy classrooms to play, socialize, and have fun with various toys and activities. This is a great time to meet children and families local in the neighborhood who are interested in exploring Chinese language and culture.

All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, picture books, and other educational supplies will be provided onsite. Suitable for ages 1-4 years old.

Let’s make many new friends and great memories! Looking forward to meeting you all very soon!

This program is made possible through the support of the Chinese International Education Foundation, and generous supporters of China Institute.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

China Institute’s cultural programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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For every third Sunday of each month, China Institute in America’s Hoppy Rabbit Playdate program offers a freeplay session where families can bring their children to our spacious and cozy classrooms to play, socialize, and have fun with various toys and activities. This is a great time to meet children and families local in the neighborhood who are interested in exploring Chinese language and culture.

All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, picture books, and other educational supplies will be provided onsite. Suitable for ages 1-4 years old.

Let’s make many new friends and great memories! Looking forward to meeting you all very soon!

This program is made possible through the support of the Chinese International Education Foundation, and generous supporters of China Institute.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

China Institute’s cultural programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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For every third Sunday of each month, China Institute in America’s Hoppy Rabbit Playdate program offers a freeplay session where families can bring their children to our spacious and cozy classrooms to play, socialize, and have fun with various toys and activities. This is a great time to meet children and families local in the neighborhood who are interested in exploring Chinese language and culture.

All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, picture books, and other educational supplies will be provided onsite. Suitable for ages 1-4 years old.

Let’s make many new friends and great memories! Looking forward to meeting you all very soon!

This program is made possible through the support of the Chinese International Education Foundation, and generous supporters of China Institute.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

China Institute’s cultural programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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For every third Sunday of each month, China Institute in America’s Hoppy Rabbit Playdate program offers a freeplay session where families can bring their children to our spacious and cozy classrooms to play, socialize, and have fun with various toys and activities. This is a great time to meet children and families local in the neighborhood who are interested in exploring Chinese language and culture.

All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, picture books, and other educational supplies will be provided onsite. Suitable for ages 1-4 years old.

Let’s make many new friends and great memories! Looking forward to meeting you all very soon!

This program is made possible through the support of the Chinese International Education Foundation, and generous supporters of China Institute.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

China Institute’s cultural programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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An integral part of China Institute’s Teacher Certificate Program: Understand Chinese Culture and Practice, this seminar welcomes all interested teachers to attend. Following the seminar, participants will have the opportunity to join China Institute CLL workshop in January 2025, individual coaching sessions, and group sharing to further their experiment in CLL design and implementation.

2 hours of CTLE credits are offered for New York State teachers attending this program.
In partnership with New England Chinese Language Teachers Association (NECLTA) and Chinese Program at Tufts University, PDP certificate is available for NECLTA members.

For questions, please contact Yongqiang Lin at ylin@chinainstitute.org

Learn More About the Program

This program is made possible through the support of the Center for Language Education and Cooperation, the ECNU Center, and generous supporters of China Institute in America.

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Enlisted as the world’s cultural heritage, Suzhou literati gardens exemplify the essence of traditional garden design. They embody the philosophy of following the nature’s principles, while pursue “the virtue” (“德”), representing “the unity between heaven and humanity” (天人合一).

In this online seminar, participants will get a close look of the details of Suzhou literati garden. In addition to appreciating the exquisite garden art, participants will gain insights into how nature is perceived and revered in traditional Chinese culture.

2 hours of CTLE credits are offered for New York State teachers attending this program.
In partnership with New England Chinese Language Teachers Association (NECLTA) and Chinese Program at Tufts University, PDP certificate is available for NECLTA members.

This two-hour online seminar will be in Chinese.
该讲座为中文。

Learn More About the Program

This program is made possible through the support of the Center for Language Education and Cooperation, the ECNU Center, and generous supporters of China Institute in America.

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Join us for a one-day training, led by experts from the Center, offering an in-depth overview of the Standards, in comparison with the Standards with the “World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages” by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL Standards), providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the measurable criteria specific to the Chinese language, including syllables, characters, vocabularies, and grammar.

This training will focus on instructional design and teaching resources to showcase the connection between the Standards and its implementation in teaching Chinese as a second language in classrooms in the U.S.

All in-service Chinese teachers in primary and secondary schools, as well as colleges in the U.S. are welcome to attend.

6 hours of CTLE credits are offered for New York State teachers attending this program. PDP certificates are available to NECLTA members upon request.

Program Schedule:

Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided for all participants.

A modest stipend will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible individuals, up to the first 50 registrants. For more information, please contact Mingquan Wang, m.wang@tufts.edu

General Inquiry: Yongqiang Lin, ylin@chinainstitute.org

Register Here: https://forms.gle/DYM1KuKgRkKmYBQK7

Partner and Sponsor:
New England Chinese Language Teachers Association (NECLTA)
Chinese Program at Tufts University

This series is made possible through the support of The Center for Language Education and Cooperation, the ECNU Center, and generous supporters of China Institute in America.

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For questions, please contact Yongqiang Lin at ylin@chinainstitute.org

2 hours of CTLE credits are offered for New York State teachers attending this program.

This series is made possible through the support of the Chinese International Education Foundation, and generous supporters of China Institute in America.

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