08/26/2025
Eyas Global Montessori has openings for the 2025-26 Saturday Chinese immersion school morning-only program, 8:45am-12:30pm.
Welcome to our Journey to the West Montessori Chinese Program, a unique three-year learning adventure where children discover the beauty of the Chinese language through one of China’s most beloved classics — Journey to the West (西游记).
Using the Montessori method, children will explore listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese at their own pace, with hands-on activities such as craft making, cooking, role-play, singing, dance and story telling.
The first day of the Saturday program is Sept. 13. The program continues on 3 Saturdays per month, September-May (December has only 2 classes).
Email karinas@eyasmontessori for enrollment information or click on this link to register: https://www.transparentclassroom.com/s/1250/online_applications/new?locale=en
At the heart of this program is not only language development but also cultural immersion. Children will:
Learn about Chinese legends, heroes, and values.
Experience traditional Chinese art, such as brush calligraphy, paper cutting, shadow puppetry, and ink painting.
Explore music and rhythm, chanting Tang poems or drumming to journey songs.
Celebrate Chinese festivals (Mid-Autumn, Lunar New Year, Dragon Boat, Lantern Festival) with stories, crafts, and food tasting.
Understand cultural virtues like courage, friendship, perseverance, and respect for teachers — reflected in the journey itself.
In this way, the class becomes more than language learning: it is a cultural journey. The children will take steps toward mastering Chinese while cultivating a deeper appreciation for Chinese traditions, values, and creativity.