Lesson series

CURRENT EVENTS Middle/Upper (6/1-6/28) Wed 4PM / 7PM PST

Our Current Events Program is designed to help middle to upper level students explore the world around them through real, meaningful topics. In a dynamic, discussion-based environment, students will build strong critical thinking skills, learn how to ask thoughtful questions, and express their ideas clearly in Chinese.

Whether your child is curious about global issues, wants to better understand how the world works, or is ready to develop confidence in sharing their opinions, this program provides the perfect space to grow. All sessions May - August will have different topics so feel free to register the entire summer!

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What to Expect in Class

In June’s session, students will explore important environmental issues affecting our world today. Topics such as climate change, plastic pollution, and sustainability will help students understand their role in protecting the Earth. Through discussions and project-based activities, students will learn how small actions can make a big difference while developing awareness, responsibility, and critical thinking skills.

This Month's Classes

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Week 1

Climate Change (Heat Waves)

Week 2

Plastic Pollution

Week 3

Recycling & Daily Actions

Week 4

Green Project
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We give kids...

  • Methods to Learn
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  • Culture
  • Self motivation
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Our courses are best done with a BUNDLE with a different subject each day. Each course has:

  • 3-6 terms and 10 characters/lesson
  • Vocabulary, discussions and games
  • Use stories to learn Mandarin
  • Conducted 100% in Mandarin
  • Make cool friends and immerse
  • Zoom sign on, recordings for review, worksheets all conveniently in your dashboard.
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Why BUNDLES are best!

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What Happens in Class

This is the Mandarin learning experience families have been searching for, authentic, rich, warm, and built on world-class literature.

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Excellence & Recognition

  • We are fully WASC accredited, ensuring academic quality and high standards.
  • We have received multiple Innovation and Social Impact Awards from the University of Pennsylvania for our unique approach to education.
  • Our teachers are trained through the rigorous Motherly Notes methodology, known for making Mandarin learning fast, joyful, and conversation-driven.
At Motherly Notes, your child steps into a true native-language environment unlike any other bilingual program. Most classmates come from Mandarin-speaking households, giving students natural exposure to authentic tones, expressions, and high-level discussion. This immersive atmosphere consistently helps our learners skyrocket their Chinese abilities, quickly and joyfully.

Shared Reading

Teachers guide students through beautiful, bestselling children’s literature carefully selected from Asia. Our curriculum draws from a private library of over 20,000 books, making us true experts in children’s Mandarin literature.

Discussion & Vocabulary Exploration:

As stories unfold, students pause to unpack new terms, images, and ideas. They discuss meanings, connect concepts to their own experiences, and learn how native speakers express themselves.

Creative Language Use:

Students compose sentences, craft short responses, and participate in comprehension conversations that build confidence and fluency.

Daily Writing Practice:

We read and teach fully in Traditional Chinese, with full support for Simplified Chinese, especially when children write. All teachers are trained in both systems.

In our Foundations weekend classes, students learn both Simplified and Traditional in a structured approach.

Our Philosophy

At Motherly Notes, we believe learning Chinese should feel like an adventure, not a chore. Our approach is all about immersive, meaningful learning that connects language with real-world knowledge. In our classes, kids explore subjects through engaging stories, thought-provoking texts, and lively discussions—all in Chinese. We focus on building fluency naturally, making Chinese a tool for discovery, not just memorization. With idioms, character learning, and social-emotional insights woven in, kids gain confidence in both language and critical thinking. Learning should spark curiosity, and at Motherly Notes, we make sure it does.
  • Advanced methods for memorizing characters.
  • Scientifically proven methods for learning.
  • Fully interest driven so your child will never get bored.
  • Building people magic so it feels like a playdate.
  • Award winning curriculum design (UPenn, Wharton, Jacobs Foundation awards). 

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Motherly Notes courses are conducted online. All zoom links will be in your dashboard upon sign on. If there are multiple times listed, students are allowed to sign on at any of the given times listed for that day, as all zoom links will be provided in your dashboard.