Collaboration Proposal

Sino-UK Early Years Teaching Demonstration & Filming Project

A unique cultural exchange experience bringing Chinese picture books and songs to British early years education

Little Lionhearts Nursery School

United Kingdom

&

Beijing FiveFinger Technology Education Co., Ltd.

China

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Introduction

Who We Are

Bridging cultures through quality early years education

Beijing FiveFinger Technology Education Co., Ltd.

Beijing FiveFinger Technology Education Co., Ltd. is a company specialising in educational programmes and academic enrichment for Chinese children aged 0–12. Established in 2023, we have received multiple honours, including "National High-Tech Enterprise", "China's Influential Children's Education Brand", and "Outstanding Unit in Supporting the Development of Frontier Education".

National High-Tech EnterpriseChina's Influential Children's Education BrandOutstanding Unit in Frontier Education

LittleLeapers

LittleLeapers (领跑羊) is our educational program for children aged 0–12, operating under Beijing FiveFinger Technology Education Co., Ltd. It provides English language enrichment as well as Chinese reading and literacy development, while promoting cultural awareness and inspiring curiosity in young learners.

Bilingual EducationCultural ExchangeEarly Years Expertise

Partnership

Our Commitment to Little Lionhearts

A respectful collaboration designed to honour the quality, care, and educational integrity of your nursery.

Visiting Little Lionhearts Nursery School offers us the chance to connect our Chinese learner community with genuine UK early years practices and build a strong educational link between our countries.

We are proud to collaborate with such a reputable institution and are dedicated to showcasing Little Lionhearts Nursery School in a way that highlights the excellence and commitment we have seen. All content will portray your nursery positively, respectfully, and with dignity, avoiding any negative depiction.

Program

What We Will Do at Little Lionhearts

A two-hour interactive session featuring Chinese culture, stories, and creative activities

Theme

Chinese-English Cultural Exchange

Format

Child-centered, interactive, and filmed for educational use

20 min

Circle Time

Greetings, self-introductions, and Chinese culture flashcards featuring pandas, chopsticks, dumplings, and more.

25 min

Chinese Culture Song & Dance

Original bamboo-themed song with movement activities to engage children physically and musically.

30 min

Chinese Picture Book Story Time

Reading "Xiao Dou Makes Dumplings with Nainai" — a heartwarming story about family traditions.

30 min

Craft Activity

Hands-on creation of paper dumplings or fortune cookies to reinforce cultural learning.

15 min

Q&A, Giveaways & Group Photos

Interactive session conclusion with cultural gifts and group photography.

Song Showcase

Chinese Culture Song & Dance

An original bamboo-themed song with movement to engage children physically and musically

25 min

Bamboo 翠竹

Chinese Culture Song & Dance: original bamboo-themed song with movement.

This video helps your team preview the tone, visual style, and child-friendly rhythm we will bring into the nursery session.

Featured Story

The Picture Book Experience

A unique cultural journey into a Chinese grandmother's kitchen

Xiao Dou Makes Dumplings with Nainai (Grandma)

We will read a specially selected Chinese picture book that offers children at Little Lionhearts a genuine taste of Chinese home life, family love, and tradition.

What makes this book special

The story follows Xiao Dou on a playful, heartwarming morning as Nainai teaches her how to make jiaozi (Chinese dumplings). The dough rolls away, a chase begins, and through laughter and gentle guidance, Xiao Dou learns not just a recipe, but a family tradition passed down for generations.

Cultural experiences children will discover

Real Chinese home cooking – From rolling dough to pinching dumplings, children see how a real Chinese kitchen feels and sounds.

The meaning behind the food – Nainai explains, "Long ago, we shaped them to hold good luck. Now we shape them to hold each other." This introduces the deep Chinese value of family togetherness.

A hands-on connection – The story's rhythm ("Squish. Roll. Pinch.") and playful mishaps (the dough ball bouncing away) make the culture feel joyful and accessible, not foreign or distant.

Authentic pronunciation – The word jiaozi (JEE-ow-dzuh) appears naturally, allowing children to hear and try a real Chinese word in context.

Picture book sample illustration of a child and a cat in a warm kitchen scene.

English picture book sample lines

The dough rolls away like a runaway moon.
It stops by the sleeping cat.
Plop.
The cat blinks.

Hands-on Activity

Craft Activity

Paper dumplings or fortune cookies to help children remember the story through making

30 min

Paper dumplings or fortune cookies

Craft Activity: paper dumplings or fortune cookies.

Children can transform the story into a memorable hands-on task, reinforcing both cultural vocabulary and shared classroom enjoyment.

Folded colourful paper dumplings for the nursery craft activity.
Paper fortune cookie crafts for the nursery activity.

Filming Purpose

Why We Are Filming

Educational documentation designed to protect children and present the nursery positively

We will film the session to:

Showcase Little Lionhearts' wonderful learning environment and teaching practices

Create authentic educational content for Chinese families

Share cross-cultural learning experiences

All content will highlight child engagement, happiness, and professional teaching. We will not show anything negative about your nursery, staff, or children. No child will be identified by full name.

Teaching Team

Our Teaching Team

Experienced educators with strong early years, bilingual, and communications backgrounds

Yang Zi (Abby)
Teaching team

Yang Zi (Abby)

University of York — Child Educational Psychology

Top Early Years Expert, Guest Speaker on CCTV's Baby First Gold

Editorial Board Member, Public Kindergarten Textbooks

Chairperson, Early Childhood Education Working Committee, China Children's Promotion Association

Lan Xin (Vanessa)
Teaching team

Lan Xin (Vanessa)

Tsinghua University (BA, English Literature & Linguistics)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (MA, Journalism & Communications)

16 years of early years teaching experience

Full DBS checks and qualifications available on request.

Safeguarding

Parental Consent & Safeguarding

The nursery remains fully in control of communication, participation, and filmed use

Safeguarding

Parents may choose whether their child takes part. We will provide clear information about filming and content use.

The nursery will manage parent communication and consent collection. Children whose parents do not consent may still join the activities but will not be filmed.

We fully respect UK safeguarding and data protection standards. Your staff will be present throughout the session.

Approval & Usage

Content Ownership & Approval

A transparent collaboration framework for filming, review, and future use

Joint Ownership

Both parties share equal copyright. Neither party may sell or transfer the content without written consent from the other.

Final Approval

Little Lionhearts must approve all edited footage before any public release. You may request changes, deletions, or withhold approval for any reason.

What You Receive

A perpetual, royalty-free license to use approved footage for internal training, website, parent communications, and non-commercial nursery promotion. You will also receive high-resolution photos and edited video clips.