Hear the poetry. Discover the beauty of Chinese.On a Painted Rooster
Wake up to a rooster’s call. Share a line of poetry.
Choose an activity and let the recording guide you.
Start by listening to the recording and pointing to the picture.
Listen to the sounds of poetry
Listen with music, then practise with voice-only audio and pauses for your turn.
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Base tones are shown; follow the recording for natural pronunciation.
A note for grown-ups
The rooster’s red comb grows naturally, without cutting or shaping. Covered in white feathers, it walks toward us. It does not crow casually; when it does, homes open their doors and the day begins.
Read together, one turn at a time
Say the first syllable of a line, then let your child continue.
Where are the hidden lines? Let’s find them.
Start with two syllables as a clue, then try just one. Swap roles when you are ready.
Words for grown-ups
Play the Mandarin recording, then use these prompts together.
New to Chinese? Start by listening and pointing together.
Play your way through three days
Listen, read and play. Follow your child’s curiosity.
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Bring the poem to paper.
Choose a page to read, draw or write together.
Print pack: page 1 has the poem, page 2 a drawing activity, and page 3 a character activity.
These are the current Chinese-led worksheets with English support. The fully English guide is on this webpage; an English-localised PDF edition is still in preparation.
Series 01 · 120 poems in 12 thematic units ＋
Start with Thoughts on a Quiet Night, then follow your child’s curiosity through sound, movement and poetry. The planned English-supported Series 01 collection is US$59.90 as a one-time purchase.
Series 01: 120 poem lessons in 12 thematic units. Planned family price: US$59.90, including Chinese and English content. One purchase for the collection.
All 10 poems in Unit 01 are available to preview. Other units and checkout are in preparation.
Explore Series 01 and institutional licensing ↗ Try Thoughts on a Quiet Night ↗POETRY BUDS
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