Chinese - Summer Online Immersion Classes ( Grade 4-6 )

At leapUp, we believe summer learning should be fun, engaging, and stimulate students’ interests, understanding, and appreciation of Chinese language and culture. Our theme for 2020 is “The Lunisolar calendar (二十四节气), an ancient calendar traditionally used by the Chinese to track farming seasons and celebrate cultural festivals.

There are 5 two-week sessions. Each session focuses on different months of the year. Students will be introduced to this astronomical phenomenon in a creative and engaging way. They will discover the relationship between humans and nature while learning Chinese language, geography, history, culture, and traditions through hands-on activities, art projects, science experiments, and more.

Session 2: 6/29-7/10

Grain Rain 谷雨, The Beginning of Summer 立夏, Lesser Fullness of Grain 小满，Grain in Bears 芒种, The Beginning of Summer 夏至。

Session 3: 7/13-7/24

Lesser Heat 小暑, Greater Heat 大暑，The Beginning of Autumn 立秋, The End of Heat 处暑, White Dew 白露

Session 4: 7/27-8/07

The Autumn Equinox 秋分, Cold Dew 寒露, Frost’s Descent 霜降，The Beginning of Winter 立冬 ，Lesser Snow, 小雪。

Session 5: 8/10-8/21

Greater Snow 大雪，The Winter Solstice 冬至，Lesser Cold 小寒，Greater Cold 大寒