Ages 0-4: Roundabout Cantonese Music - Burnaby (In-Person) - 8 Week Session
πΆ Roundabout Cantonese Music ζ°Ήζ°Ήθ½ι³ζ¨ε
Class Duration: 45 minutes
Class Format: In-Person
Location: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby, BC
What is Roundabout?
Roundabout Cantonese Music is an interactive, play-based music program developed by Dorothy (Locy Lee) and Eveline Yu since 2020.
Itβs a fresh, engaging way for families to connect with Cantonese through music β designed especially for young children and their caregivers.
π΅ Our Focus
In this 15-week session, weβll explore Cantonese through:
- Percussion instruments
- Singing and movement
- Parachute play
- Story time
- Interactive group activities
- Opportunities to build community with other families
This is a warm, welcoming space for little ones to hear and use Cantonese naturally β all while singing, playing, and having fun.
π 2025 Fall Semester with Ms. Eveline
Thursdays | 10:30 AM β 11:15 AM PST
September 4 β October 23, 2025 (8 weeks in this fall session)
Come join us β we canβt wait to sing and connect with you!
Family Time (Age 0-6+): Roundabout Cantonese Music - ONLINE
πΆ Roundabout Cantonese Music ζ°Ήζ°Ήθ½ι³ζ¨ε
Class Duration: 30 minutes
Class Format: Online (Zoom)
What is Roundabout?
Roundabout Cantonese Music is a play-based music program created by Dorothy (Locy Lee) and Eveline Yu in 2020.
It offers a fresh and creative way for families to explore Cantonese through music β specially designed for young children and their caregivers.
π΅ Our Focus
This 15-week session features interactive, music-centered activities that support both language and relationship-building, including:
- Percussion instrument exploration
- Cantonese scavenger hunts
- Daily-life vocabulary building
- Parent-child bonding through songs and movement
Each session brings families into a circle of music, language, and joy β right from home!
π 2025 Fall Semester with Ms. Eveline & Locy Lee
Sundays | 9:00 AM β 9:30 AM PST
September 7 β December 14, 2025 (15 weeks)
Tuition: $224.50 CAD + tax
We canβt wait to sing and connect through music with you!
Ages 5-10: Little Bean Cantonese (Small Group)
Little Bean Cantonese β Beginner Level 1
Class Duration: 45 minutes
Class Format: Live online via Zoom
Class Size: 6β8 students
Little Bean Cantonese is an engaging program designed to help children begin reading and writing in Cantonese, especially for families who speak Cantonese at home but are new to Chinese characters.
In Beginner Level 1, we start from the very beginning β characters like γδΈ, δΊ, δΈ...γβ and gradually build foundational skills. Over the 10-week session, students will learn 50β60 characters through interactive games, conversation, reading, writing, and listening activities.
Assignments will be shared weekly through SeeSaw, supporting consistent review and progress at home.
Students will progress through Levels 1, 2, 3, and beyond, with each level designed to strengthen both confidence and literacy.
This real-time, online Zoom course is a thoughtful alternative to the traditional 2-hour Chinese school β shorter, focused, and done from the comfort of home.
Note: Some basic Cantonese understanding (oral) is recommended.
π Fall 2025 Session
Saturdays | September 6 to November 15 (10-week term)
(No class on Oct. 11)
Little Explorers Cantonese Term 1 & 2
π₯ On-Demand Cantonese Program for Children
Class Format: Pre-recorded video lessons
Suitable for Ages: 3β7 years
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Lesson Duration: 20β30 minutes each
π§ What to Expect
This on-demand Cantonese program brings together music, language, art, and culture to make learning fun and approachable for young children.
Each lesson weaves together:
- π΅ Songs led by Ms. Eveline and Locy Lee
- βοΈ Vocabulary & writing taught by Ms. Eveline
- π¨ Drawing & art technique guided by Ms. Cherry
- 𧩠Arts & crafts, games, and hands-on activities designed by Ms. Pauline
- π Stories and casual Cantonese conversations to build everyday language use
Together, this team of educators offers a warm, creative, and interactive learning experience β with a strong focus on building connection and confidence in Cantonese.
π Bonus Resources
- Jyutping vocabulary lists
- Printable worksheets
- Interactive digital games
- Private support group on Facebook for caregivers
π Learn at Your Own Pace
Perfect for families looking for flexibility β access the content anytime, anywhere.
π¨ Come sing, draw, and explore Cantonese with us!
More info at: littleexplorerscanto.teachable.com
Ages 0-6: Sing-Along in Cantonese (Cantogoose)
The Free Program has ended.
Email Eveline if you're interested in starting a group in your location at: evelineyu@rnrmusicclass.com
Previously Held at 519: https://www.the519.org/programs/rhythm-and-rhyme/
What Do Our Classes Look Like?
We focus on PLAY! We want our parents, grandparents, and caregivers to have fun with their little ones while learning new songs to sing at home.
We start with our Hello Song and end with our Goodbye Song.
In class, you will:
- meet & greet other families
- practice our numbers, colours, and everyday vocabulary (food, transportation, daily routine...)
- move with the music - dance, finger play, clapping to the beat
- sing - the best age to build a foundation in music development is 0-5 years old!
- explore percussion instruments - pick up an instrument and jam to the beat
- have fun!
Classes are 30 minutes long (which is a long time for our little ones to stay focused). Don't worry if you don't know the words - we will provide you links to the songs and lyrics so you can access them when you get home.
If you have older ones at home, we are also offering classes suitable for ages 3-6 and 5-8. Feel free to ask about the courses!
Terms & Policies
Classes are 100% refundable up to 1 week before the start of the first class. Cancellations made within two weeks of the start of class will receive a 50% refund.
If you are unable to attend a class, you can substitute a friend to take your place. Please arrange with your instructor ahead of time.
FAQ
Can siblings attend?
Yes! In fact, siblings under 1 year old are free. Siblings are also welcome in the Online Cantonese Music Circle (ages 0-6).
Do you sell Chinese children's books? I can't find any around me.
Yes we do! All the stories in class are available for purchase. They are available at Yuto Books.
We also take book requests and will try our best to find them for you!