Mandarin Bilingual Program 3-6 years Home / Programs / Mandarin Bilingual Our Mandarin Bilingual program gives your child an exciting early start. Evergreen Academy Montessori Bellevue’s new Mandarin Bilingual program for Preschool builds upon foundational knowledge of core Montessori curriculum. It also provides culturally-enriched activities that help our students learn Mandarin. Our students will enjoy new school experiences and grow their social skills with others. Benefits of Our Mandarin Program Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Personal Benefits A second language helps your child talk to more people and explore new places with ease. It also helps them connect better with family members who may not speak English. As they grow older, knowing a second language can make high school easier by meeting language requirements early. It can also help with college admissions! Later in life, it might even create more job opportunities. Cognitive Benefits Research shows that knowing two languages leads children to be more creative and improves their problem solving skills. They often have a stronger memory and can focus better. Children with this experience also do well with tasks such as understanding hard sentences or doing math in their heads. Studies suggest that knowing two languages could even delay Alzheimer’s symptoms later in life. Academic Benefits Some people worry that learning two languages might hurt school performance. However, studies show the opposite! Bilingual children often have a better grasp of grammar and language rules. They also tend to score higher on tests like the SAT compared to children who only speak one language. Where Dual Language Meets Montessori Learning at Your Own Pace: Every child learns in their own way and at their own speed. Teachers give lessons that fit each child, so they never feel rushed. Learning by Doing: Children don’t just memorize words. They hear and use the new language as they complete their work, play outside, and help in the classroom. Building Confidence: Making mistakes is part of learning. This helps our students feel good about themselves and makes learning a new language easier. Interactive Learning: Our teachers encourage hands-on learning. Our students repeat what their teachers say while doing tasks such as setting the table or building with blocks.
