8 Months – 3 Years · Conducted in Mandarin · Adult-Accompanied
Mandarin Playgroup in Singapore
Chinese, learned the way little children actually learn it: through songs, stories, sensory play and a grown-up they trust sitting right beside them.
8 Months – 3 Years · Conducted in Mandarin
Two Mandarin playgroups, one for every stage
Plenty of Singaporean families want their child to grow up comfortable in Chinese, but worry that a formal class is too much, too soon. Our Mandarin playgroups take the opposite approach. Nothing is drilled. The language simply surrounds your child while they sing, build, make a mess and explore, which is how a first language is picked up in the first place.
- Mini Mandarin (8–12 months): conducted in Mandarin, with Chinese character recognition, music and sensory play
- Little Mandarin (8 months – 3 years): conducted in Mandarin, promoting the language through guided, active play and simple STEAM discovery
- A new theme each term, with a character and word of the week
- Many families take one English class and one Mandarin class each week
- Doors stay open up to 30 minutes after each class for free play
Prefer classes in English? See Mini Troopers for babies 8–12 months or Little Troopers for 8 months to 3 years.
Book a Trial →What a Class Looks Like
An Hour of Chinese That Feels Like Play
Familiar routines, repeated warmly each week, so the language becomes something your child recognises rather than something they study.
Songs & Rhymes
Mandarin set to melody and movement, which is how young children remember it best.
Character Recognition
Early, playful exposure to Chinese characters, with no pressure to read or write.
Art & Sensory Play
Hands busy, language flowing around them. Vocabulary lands while they are making something.
Snack Time
A calm, social routine, and a natural moment for everyday Mandarin.
Plan Your Week
Mandarin Class Schedule
Our 2026 timetable. Advance booking (more than 12h) required, as we don't accept walk-ins.
To book, WhatsApp (65) 9191 4259 or use our online enquiry form. Schedule may vary on public holidays. See all class times on the full timetable.
Questions Parents Ask Us
Before You Book
Does my child need to speak Mandarin already?
What ages are the Mandarin classes for?
Does a parent stay in the class?
Where are the Mandarin classes held?
Can my child do both English and Mandarin classes?
How do I try a Mandarin class?
Come Try a Class
Book a Trial Class
The best way to know if it's the right fit is to come and play. Join a real Mandarin class with your little one before you commit.
- Suitable for first-time visitors, 8 months to 3 years
- One adult accompanies your child, with switchovers allowed from snack time onwards
- Limited to one trial pass per child
- Advance booking (more than 12 hours) required, as we don't accept walk-ins
- Socks are required for everyone entering the venue (anti-slip recommended).
For first-time customers only. Each trial pass is valid for one month. Does not apply to promotional, holiday or special programmes.
Loved by Families
What Parents Say
Nothing but good things to say about Little Forest, and Liu Laoshi in particular. We love the mix of fitness, arts, snacks and music each class — really well suited to those under 3. They were absolutely a lovely bunch for the kids to play with, plus the Mandarin teaching.
My 1.5-year-old daughter and I both love the experience at Little Forest. I witnessed how much she has grown and learnt, both behaviour and knowledge wise. She sings the songs she learnt at home and looks forward to each lesson. The lessons were well thought out, the pace just right, and her teachers — Teacher Claid and Liu Laoshi — were wonderful, showing the students utmost love and care. My greatest regret is not discovering this place earlier. Will definitely recommend! ❤︎
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Ready to Get Started?
Tell us your child's age and we'll help you find the perfect Mandarin class time, then come and try it.