The Power of Music, Stories, and Puppets in Language Learning

August 20, 2025

At Sing In Chinese Preschool, music, stories, and puppets aren’t just entertainment—they’re essential teaching tools that make Mandarin come alive for young learners.

Research shows that music enhances memory and learning by activating more areas of the brain than spoken language alone. When children sing in Mandarin, the rhythm and melody help lock in pronunciation and vocabulary in a way that’s both natural and joyful. Even the shyest students can’t resist joining in on a catchy song.

Storytelling taps into the imagination and helps children connect words to emotions, actions, and events. Our puppet shows, in particular, bring language to life in a visual, interactive way. Children aren’t just hearing Mandarin—they’re seeing it, feeling it, and participating in it. This multisensory approach accelerates comprehension and makes language learning stick.

Every day in our classrooms, we use these tools to help children learn with joy and confidence. Whether it’s singing in Mandarin with tone-accurate useful daily phrases following a puppet’s silly adventure, or repeating lines from a favorite story, these moments are powerful and lasting.

Curious what this looks like in action? We invite you to tour our school and witness the language come to life!