Summer Program
Chinese at Aidan: Aidan Chinese Language School teachers introduce
children to Chinese in a way that makes it fun, engaging, and stimulating. We use the most up-to-date methods of teaching children a second language. The Summer Program is an extension of our Chinese Language Program which has been in place since 2001.
Summer Classes: The Beijing and Shanghai classes will run simultaneously, with a teacher and an assistant in each class. Each day will be divided into Language and Culture. Language lessons involve singing, dancing, games, role-playing, listening and speaking activities. We use the TPR (total physical response) method which teaches vocabulary through body movements. The Cultural activities typically include fan dancing, traditional Chinese songs, calligraphy, painting, Chinese jump-roping, and martial arts. This program is designed to be a “semi-immersion” experience. The fee includes traditional Chinese clothes, a Chinese music CD, materials for crafts, and snacks. Classes are limited to 20 students.Faculty
Elizabeth Hardage has been teaching for six years, two of those at Aidan where she is the Director of the Chinese Language Program. She has also taught English to Chinese children and adults and is very active in the local Chinese community.
She is on the Program Committee at the Chinatown Community Culture Center and is the Program Coordinator for the Center’s China Exchange, a high school program for DC youth. Mrs. Hardage holds degrees in both Elementary Education and International Relations with a focus on China from Florida State University. She worked and studied in Beijing, China for two years.
Maggie Lu was born and raised in China and studied in Switzerland. In China, she worked on “Teaching English to Children,” an English television show on the Liao Ning station. Ms. Lu is currently attending George Washington University while teaching part-time with Mrs. Hardage at Aidan. Aidan Chinese summer assistants are local students who speak both Mandarin Chinese and English. They have received training in teaching techniques and classroom management skills at Aidan.
Aidan Chinese summer assistants are local students who speak both Mandarin Chinese and English. They have received training in teaching techniques and classroom management skills at Aidan.
Come to Aidan for our Summer Chinese Program. All are welcome !
Ages 3-5.5 years old
Ages 5.5-9 years oldSummer Sessions
Monday-Friday, 2:00 - 4:30pm
June 18-June 22
June 25-July 13
July 16-August 3
August 6-August 10
August 13-August 17
1 week
3 weeks
3 weeks
1 week
1 week
$200
$600
$600
$200
$200
How to Register
Please fill out and return the registration form with payment to Aidan Montessori School. Call 202-387-2700 x28 for more information.
