👋 Welcome back, little learners!
Birthdays are special days filled with fun, cakes, candles, and celebrations! In this chapter, children will learn how to talk about birthdays, months, and simple phrases for celebrations in Mandarin.
This lesson helps kids express dates, share about their special day, and understand how birthdays are celebrated in Chinese-speaking cultures.
1. Key Vocabulary
| English | Chinese | Pinyin | Free Printable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birthday | 生日 | shēng rì | |
| Cake | 蛋糕 | dàn gāo | |
| Candle | 蜡烛 | là zhú | |
| Present/Gift | 礼物 | lǐ wù | |
| Balloon | 气球 | qì qiú | |
| Party | 派对 | pài duì |
2. Simple Sentences for Practice
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今天是我的生日。
Jīn tiān shì wǒ de shēng rì.
→ Today is my birthday. -
我六岁了！
Wǒ liù suì le!
→ I am six years old! -
我喜欢巧克力蛋糕。
Wǒ xǐ huān qiǎo kè lì dàn gāo.
→ I like chocolate cake. -
生日快乐！
Shēng rì kuài lè!
→ Happy Birthday! -
我的生日在五月。
Wǒ de shēng rì zài wǔ yuè.
→ My birthday is in May.
3. Activity Idea
- 🎈 Birthday Card Craft
Let your child draw a birthday card and write “生日快乐 (shēng rì kuài lè)” on the front. Decorate with balloons and cakes! - 🎁 Birthday Timeline
Make a simple “My Year” timeline and label the month of your child’s birthday in Mandarin. - 🍰 Pretend Birthday Party
Set up a mini pretend-play celebration. Use Mandarin words like 蛋糕, 气球, and 礼物 while playing.
Review
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Recognize and say birthday-related vocabulary.
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Use simple Mandarin sentences to talk about birthdays and celebrations.
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Build confidence in expressing personal information.
