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We are so happy you are here!
Let's take a little journey through our 2026–2027 program
and discover what Sundays at XIAO KE TANG might look, sound, and feel like.
Where we will meet?
Every Sunday, children gather in a warm, small-group environment at Green Meadow Waldorf School, where is in Chesnut Ridge, New York.
What might a Sunday
at XIAO KE TANG feel like?
Arrive & Warm up circle
Music & Movement
Talks & Stories
Create & Explore
Share & Connect
Bonus Tasks & Goodbye circle
What will we explore together?
Language
Comprehension • Communication
Culture
Stories • Traditions • Seasons
Arts
Music • Crafts • Poetry
Nature
Observe • Explore • Experience
Community
Gather • Share • Grow
Autumn 🍂
Mid-Autumn Festival
Harvest
Nature & seasonal change
Winter ❄️
Winter stories
Chinese New Year preparation
Music & handwork
Spring 🌱
Spring traditions
Nature observation
Poetry & painting
Summer ☀️
Seasonal celebrations
Nature
Community projects
A Year of Stories, Seasons & Traditions......
Curriculum for Ages 4–6| Sing, Play & Create
( 1-hour Sunday class)
For our youngest learners, Mandarin begins with experience. Children encounter the language through rhythm, repetition, stories, songs, movement, imaginative play, art, and seasonal activities.
Listen:
Stories, nursery rhymes, sounds of nature, and everyday Mandarin
Speak:
Simple greetings, conversations, songs, and language games
Move:
Rhythm, finger plays, movement, and body-based activities
Create:
Painting, handwork, natural materials, and seasonal art
Play:
Role play, imaginative play, and collaborative activities
Social Emotional Learning:
Recognize feelings, express themselves, care for others, and build positive relationships
Curriculum for Ages 7–9| Explore, Communication & Connect
( 1.5-hour Sunday class)
As children grow, their relationship with language becomes richer and more expressive. Through stories, conversation, reading, writing, music, art, and cultural exploration, students gradually develop greater confidence and independence in Mandarin.
Language:
Communication • Vocabulary • Talk • Reading • Writing
Stories:
Chinese children's literature • Folktales • Poetry
Culture:
Festivals • Traditions • History • Everyday life
Arts:
Music • Painting • Handwork • Movement
Projects:
Seasonal projects • Cultural exploration • Collaborative activities
Social Emotional Learning:
Emotional awareness • Empathy • Connection • Self-expression • Sense of belonging
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Click here to download the 2026-2027 Calendar
Our Team
Ms. Ma
XIAO KE TANG
Initiator / Lead Teacher
Born and raised in Shanghai. Ms. Ma graduated from East China Normal University with a degree in Arts Education. She is a lifelong and enthusiastic educator, Chinese hammered dulcimer musician, Chinese culture facilitator, and co-founder of InterGrowth Foundation. She completed both Waldorf Elementary Teacher Education with Music Specialization and World Language & Culture Teacher Education at Sunbridge Institute and currently serves as the 2nd and 3rd Grade Mandarin Teacher at Green Meadow Waldorf School. Her teaching brings together language, music, arts, Chinese culture, and Waldorf-inspired education to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences for children.
Ms. Huang
XIAO KE TANG
Assistant Teacher
Born and raised in mainland China, Ms. Huang holds an M.S. in Computer Science, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. She spent six years working as a software engineer before becoming a high school computer science teacher, where she taught AP Computer Science and Game Development for two years. Outside of spending time with her three-year-old son, she loves making things with her hands, especially crafts and woodworking, and also enjoys playing the piano and learning ballet.
Ms. Rung
XIAO KE TANG
Teaching Artist
Born and raised in Taiwan, Ms. Rung is an alumna of the first Waldorf school in Taiwan. After graduating from Waldorf high school, she completed four years of full-time eurythmy training in Berlin, Germany. She then spent seven years pursuing a professional career as a eurythmy performer. She also spent two years working in upper grades pedagogy at Green Meadow Waldorf School. Ms. Rung currently serves as the High School Eurythmy Teacher and 6th Grade Mandarin Teacher at Green Meadow. She is also an active member of the Eurythmy Spring Valley Ensemble, which performs regularly within the Threefold community and tours throughout the United States and internationally.
2026–2027 Annual Tuition and Payment Options
Registration Fee:
$40 per student (non-refundable)
Annual Tuition:
Ages 4–6: $1,200/year
Ages 7–9: $1,350/year
Returning students receive:
10% off annual tuition
Registration fee waived
New Students — Early Bird
(New students who enroll by September 10 receive:)
10% off annual tuition
Regular registration fee
New Students — Regular enrollment
(New students who enroll after September 10 pay:)
Regular annual tuition
Regular registration fee
Please note: tuition includes approximately 31 Sunday sessions, curriculum materials, and hands-on cultural and artistic activities.
Refund Policy :
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For all the students, to have discount tuition and registration fee waived, payment must be received in full by September 10, 2026.
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Tuition refund on withdrawal is 75% within 2 weeks after the first day of school, 50% within 5 weeks after the first day of school, 0% after the 5th week of school. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Payment Options:
We offer several convenient payment options, including Zelle, check, and PayPal. After completing registration, families will receive an invoice within 1–2 business days with the total amount due, applicable discounts, payment schedule, and detailed payment instructions.
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Contact:
Email: contact@weintergrowth.org (please note XIAO KE TANG program)
Website: www.weintergrowth.org
Instagram: xiaoketang
