SCCCA offers 2-hour Cultural Enrichment/Language Enhancement elective classes every Friday. Students may select two courses from the following options: Calligraphy, Chinese brush painting, Chinese Idiom Fun Game, Story Studio: 24 Solar Terms, Story Studio: Chinese Mythology, Culture Workshops, Yoyo (upper grades), and Chinese Knotting Art.
Calligraphy combines the literary component of text with the visual elements of art. Students will enjoy the ancient art starting with the basic calligraphy knowledge and techniques.
Geared towards students in grades 3-6, this class introduces a new set of idioms and their applications each week. Students enhance their understanding of common words through teacher-led explanations, accumulating idioms to participate in engaging competitive games. Participation in this course necessitates students to possess a solid foundation in listening and speaking skills.
Designed for students in grades 3-6, this course presents a Chinese mythological tale each week. The teacher initiates by helping students comprehend the story's main characters, background, and its significance to traditional culture and beliefs. Subsequently, captivating animations aid students in understanding the storyline, leading to text-based games or craft for plot review. Proficiency in listening and speaking skills is essential for enrollment in this course.
Tailored for students in grades 3-6, this course provides a unique and immersive journey into Chinese culture. Through themed instruction, students will explore aspects such as traditional crafts, ancient scientific innovations, ethnic customs, Chinese cuisine, and more, engaging in hands-on craft activities to enhance their learning experience.
Designed for students in grades 3-6. Each week, students are immersed in a story linked to a solar term or traditional festival, fostering an understanding of ancient life in accordance with the 24 solar terms. Furthermore, engaging in arts and crafts activities enables students to vividly grasp the imagery associated with these solar terms.
Chinese Yoyo is an ancient Chinese toy which is also known as Chě Líng. It’s thousands of years old and still popular today. Students in the course will learn professional performing skills through a lot of really cool moves that people haven’t seen before. This is a very unique heritage for all students learning Chinese culture.
This beginner course offers the basic skills of Chinese brush painting. Students will start to learn how to appreciate the symbolic expression of a plant, landscape, animal or trees and to draw by using the minimal brushstrokes.
This course is a Chinese knotting craft workshop. Students will follow the teacher's guidance to create necklaces, keychains, ornaments, and more, gaining an understanding of the aesthetics and craftsmanship of Chinese knotting. This is an introductory course for those interested, with an additional material fee for those who enroll.