👋 Welcome back, little learners!
Our bodies help us see, hear, play, and explore the world! In this chapter, we’ll learn the names of common body parts in Mandarin. Kids can point, move, and sing along to make learning fun and active.
1. Key Vocabulary
| Mandarin | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 头 | tóu | Head |
| 眼睛 | yǎn jīng | Eyes |
| 耳朵 | ěr duo | Ears |
| 鼻子 | bí zi | Nose |
| 嘴巴 | zuǐ ba | Mouth |
| 手 | shǒu | Hand |
| 脚 | jiǎo | Foot |
| 肚子 | dù zi | Tummy/Belly |
2. Short Phrases to Practice
- 我的眼睛会看。(wǒ de yǎn jīng huì kàn) – My eyes can see.
- 我的耳朵会听。(wǒ de ěr duo huì tīng) – My ears can hear.
- 我用嘴巴说话。(wǒ yòng zuǐ ba shuō huà) – I use my mouth to talk.
- 我的手会画画。(wǒ de shǒu huì huà huà) – My hands can draw.
3. Fun Activity – Body Song Game
Sing and act out a body song, like “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” in Mandarin:
头 (tóu), 肩膀 (jiān bǎng), 膝盖 (xī gài), 脚 (jiǎo)!
Point to each part as you sing for a fun and active learning session.
4. Rhyme for Kids
眼睛看，耳朵听，
鼻子闻，嘴巴笑。
小手拍拍，小脚跳，
身体运动真美妙！
Review
Today we learned 8 body parts in Mandarin:
Head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands, feet, and tummy. Try pointing to each one and saying its name every day!
