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Start Mandarin at home this week, even if you do not speak Chinese.

Download a 10-page starter pack for ages 4-6 with pinyin help, a 7-day parent routine, 20 beginner words, cut-out flashcards, practice pages, and a sample Little NiHao story page.

10 printable pages Pinyin support YCT 1-aware No credit card

What is inside

The pack is useful enough to start with, but intentionally smaller than the paid story bundles.

7-day parent routine

A simple five-minute plan so families can begin without building a full lesson.

20 beginner words

YCT-1-aware starter vocabulary from family, food, animals, actions, numbers, and greetings.

Flashcards and practice

Cut-out mini flashcards, tracing, and quick matching prompts for print-at-home use.

Built for parents who are starting from zero.

The pack uses pinyin as a bridge, not as a shortcut. Parents can read aloud, point to a picture, and repeat one or two words without needing perfect Chinese first.

It is independent and not official YCT test material. The vocabulary and routines are designed to fit a gentle YCT 1 beginner range.

Do I need to speak Chinese?

No. The pack is designed for parents who need pinyin and a practical first-week routine.

What should I buy after this?

Start with the Sprout Bundle if your child enjoyed the sample story and flashcards.

After the free pack

If your child likes the routine, continue with five beginner Mandarin picture books in the Sprout Bundle.

Read the parent guide

Download the free starter pack.

Use it this week, then come back for the Sprout Bundle when your family is ready for full stories.