Nick Jr. Interactive Series To Teach Preschoolers Mandarin Language
Nick Jr.'s groundbreaking new animated series, NI HAO, KAI-LAN, will offer lessons in Chinese culture and language in an original half-hour show premiering Oct. 22, 2007. Millions of preschoolers will learn that "Ni Hao" means "hello" as Nickelodeon Preschool introduces them to Mandarin words and phrases -- a first for preschool television. Nick has introduced kids to Spanish phrases and culture in its DORA THE EXPLORER and GO, DIEGO GO!
NI HAO, KAI-LAN is Nick Jr.'s first series to feature a Chinese-American intergenerational family. Through the eyes of a five-year-old Chinese-American girl named Kai-lan, the series explores the colorful aspects of her upbringing and background, her relationships with her family and friends and the world around her.
NI HAO, KAI-LAN is created by Karen Chau and exec produced by Mary Harrington. Animation production for NI HAO, KAI-LAN is being done in conjunction with Wang Films and the Wang Studio in Greater China.
"BLUE'S CLUES, DORA THE EXPLORER and GO, DIEGO GO! have clearly demonstrated how much kids love to interact with beloved characters, as well as embrace new languages and cultures," said Brown Johnson, evp/exec creative director, Nickelodeon Preschool. "Karen Chau's stunning designs and stories about growing up as a Chinese-American girl were inspirational in the creation of this groundbreaking new series. Preschoolers will immerse themselves in Kai-lan's rich Chinese-American heritage, while they learn Mandarin language and relevant social-emotional skills. We can't wait for kids to see this incredibly vibrant and playful world come to life."
NI HAO, KAI-LAN is a play-along, think-along series starring Kai-lan Chow, a playful, adventurous preschooler with a big heart, who speaks both English and Mandarin. The series centers on Kai-lan and her relationships with her grandfather, YeYe, and her animal friends. YeYe plays a major role in her life as he gently and playfully guides her to her own discoveries. Kai-lan is a natural leader who is thoughtful and caring and has a gift for helping her friends when they really need her. Her best friends include: Rintoo, a rambunctious five-year-old tiger who loves to play, Tolee, a five-year-old koala, who always puts his friends first, Hoho, a three-year-old monkey full of boundless energy, and Lulu, a happy six-year-old pink rhino.
The series focuses on issues common to preschoolers, such as taking turns, disappointment and jealousy. It also supports an emotional intelligence curriculum, highlighting cause-and-effect thinking in the social/emotional world. Kai-Lan leads her friends as they tackle such issues as what caused Rintoo to get mad, or how patience and practice help Tolee get better at rhyming.
NI HAO, KAI-LAN is Nick Jr.'s first series to feature a Chinese-American intergenerational family. Through the eyes of a five-year-old Chinese-American girl named Kai-lan, the series explores the colorful aspects of her upbringing and background, her relationships with her family and friends and the world around her.
NI HAO, KAI-LAN is created by Karen Chau and exec produced by Mary Harrington. Animation production for NI HAO, KAI-LAN is being done in conjunction with Wang Films and the Wang Studio in Greater China.
"BLUE'S CLUES, DORA THE EXPLORER and GO, DIEGO GO! have clearly demonstrated how much kids love to interact with beloved characters, as well as embrace new languages and cultures," said Brown Johnson, evp/exec creative director, Nickelodeon Preschool. "Karen Chau's stunning designs and stories about growing up as a Chinese-American girl were inspirational in the creation of this groundbreaking new series. Preschoolers will immerse themselves in Kai-lan's rich Chinese-American heritage, while they learn Mandarin language and relevant social-emotional skills. We can't wait for kids to see this incredibly vibrant and playful world come to life."
NI HAO, KAI-LAN is a play-along, think-along series starring Kai-lan Chow, a playful, adventurous preschooler with a big heart, who speaks both English and Mandarin. The series centers on Kai-lan and her relationships with her grandfather, YeYe, and her animal friends. YeYe plays a major role in her life as he gently and playfully guides her to her own discoveries. Kai-lan is a natural leader who is thoughtful and caring and has a gift for helping her friends when they really need her. Her best friends include: Rintoo, a rambunctious five-year-old tiger who loves to play, Tolee, a five-year-old koala, who always puts his friends first, Hoho, a three-year-old monkey full of boundless energy, and Lulu, a happy six-year-old pink rhino.
The series focuses on issues common to preschoolers, such as taking turns, disappointment and jealousy. It also supports an emotional intelligence curriculum, highlighting cause-and-effect thinking in the social/emotional world. Kai-Lan leads her friends as they tackle such issues as what caused Rintoo to get mad, or how patience and practice help Tolee get better at rhyming.
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