Course Description

Homework Help

During homework sessions, teachers will provide help to students if needed. The objective of these homework sessions is to aid students in the completion of their assignments, so that they may spend their time on other activities at home.

Traditional Language and Culture Education

• Chinese (students will be placed in appropriate Traditional or Simplified classes upon evaluation)

Phonetic, Pinyin, Traditional, and Simplified curriculum are offered to diversify the students’ knowledge and to generate greater interest in the Chinese language (5th graders in the Traditional Chinese class will be taught Hanyu Pinyin).

• Literature Appreciation

Study the famous Tang Dynasty poets, Chinese history, and classic Chinese literature such as Di Zi Gui and Zhu’s Maxims and discover more about the world of Chinese literature.

• We will teach students to sing poems, songs, ballads, folk songs, and art songs.
• The Analects of Confucius

Learn the teachings, words, and deeds of Confucius and his disciples in ancient literature, such as his well-known Code of Conduct and other ideologies.

• Idioms and Proverbs

Understand and learn the meaning, story, and history of Chinese idioms and proverbs and apply these ideas in the real world.

English and CAASPP(California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress)

• English (students will be placed in appropriate classes upon evaluation)

Our English classes are structured to improve students’ vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing proficiency.

• CAASPP Test Practice

5 to 6 weeks of mock examinations are provided to prepare students for the testing environment.

Math Classes

Following the California Common Core Standards, students will use different ways to solve application problems. Students will be given problems that will prepare them for the Math Olympiad, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra.

JELIC

JELIC is perfect for students who have a spontaneous desire to learn. Helps enable students to have their own textbooks and learning progress, adapt to individual differences and learn to tackle a variety of situations.

Group Activities

We hope students will learn how to interact in games and establish good relationships with others. We also wish to enhance each individual’s personal charisma.

Lion Dance Classes

Experience the power and beauty of lion dancing—the skills of dance and martial arts are acquired through the mastery of one’s rhythm, and students learn the importance of teamwork in the process of discussing and coordinating choreography.

Little Percussion

Learn to play the recorder, harmonica, xylophone, glockenspiel, drums, percussion, etc.

Curriculum

Zhuyin Class Course Content and Schedule

Pinyin Class Course Content and Schedule

First Grade Traditional Class Course Content and Schedule

First Grade Simplified Class Course Content and Schedule

Second Grade Traditional Class Course Content and Schedule

Second Grade Simplified Class Course Content and Schedule

Third Grade Traditional Class Course Content and Schedule

Third Grade Simplified Class Course Content and Schedule

Fourth Grade Traditional Class Course Content and Schedule

Fourth Grade Simplified Class Course Content and Schedule

Fifth Grade Traditional Class Course Content and Schedule

Fifth Grade Simplified Class Course Content and Schedule

Advanced Traditional Class Course Content and Schedule

Advanced Simplified Class Course Content and Schedule

Electives (Classes mentioned below require a separate fee)

• English Writing (Grades 2 and above)

Students are given individual guidance by experienced teachers on essential writing skills, vocabulary, and grammar.

• MPM (Grades K-8)

Students are taught to approach math problems logically and independently while they continue to progress their problem-solving skills.

• Chess (Grades K and above, students will be placed in appropriate classes upon evaluation)

Learn to think quickly, strategically, and decisively while playing one of the world’s most challenging puzzle games.

• Art (Grades K and above, students will be placed in appropriate classes upon evaluation)

Study how to use brushes, pastels, watercolors, and learn different methods of coloring, drawing, and painting, as well as the art of pottery, all taught by a well-known Bay Area art teacher.

• Tennis

Combine theory with practice to make training fun and entertaining! Suitable for students with no basic knowledge or some basic skills in tennis to create a solid foundation.

• Individual Music Classes

Available for both piano and clarinet. Learn one-on-one and develop sight reading, finger placement, and other musical techniques.

Teacher Introductions

Happy Childhood Education Center is dedicated to not only imparting knowledge into the minds of the students, but also to cultivating and nurturing their character to help them become respectable young adults in the future.

Our teachers are known for their responsibility and excellence in teaching. Most of our teachers have ECE education credentials and years of experience in education and teaching. Many of them also come from China or Taiwan and have graduated from teaching and/or language related departments in their respective schools, or teach at local Chinese schools.

Our electives teachers have all received professional training or teaching certification.

English: Ms. Beth is an English teacher from a local Bay Area elementary school. She is qualified with the California Certified teacher qualifications.

MPM: Ms. Hu is a certified MPM teacher.

Chess: Chess instructors will be from Bay Area Chess.

Art: Mr. Wen of the San Francisco Art Institute has won numerous awards and recognition for his excellence in art.

Dance: Ms. Lin has many years of experience in teaching dance. In addition to teaching at Happy Childhood, she also teaches in community centers and other dance classrooms. She is experienced in ballet, modern dance, and Zumba.