CLC Makes Its Bay Area Debut with Chinese Parent-Child Storytime

On October 4, CLC held its first Chinese parent-child story time in the Bay Area at Fremont Central Park, bringing more than ten families together for a morning of stories, music, and play.

Families met outdoors for CLC’s first Bay Area Chinese story time.

Designed especially for children ages 6 months to 3 years, the event offered a gentle and joyful way for young children to hear and use Chinese in a natural setting.

Families read Mr. Octopus Sells Umbrellas together, moved with music, and joined playful activities including “The Big Wind Blows” and a colorful parachute game. Through rhythm, movement, and shared story time, children were introduced to Chinese sounds, words, and interaction in a relaxed outdoor space.

Colorful props for a children's story theater, featuring animals along with vibrant umbrellas from the book.

The gathering was independently organized by Bay Area Local Leader Yangyang, with content support from CLC Story Time Program Director Ms. JJ. The event also marked the official launch of CLC’s Chinese story time project in the Bay Area.

For many families, the morning was more than a children’s activity. It was a chance to build community, connect through language, and create early memories around Chinese books and songs.

Music and movement helped children engage with Chinese through play.

10月4日，中文儿童图书馆在 Fremont Central Park 举办湾区首场中文亲子故事会。十余组家庭相聚草坪，共度了一段充满故事、音乐与欢笑的亲子时光。

本次活动特别为 6个月至3岁 的宝宝设计。孩子们共读《章鱼先生卖雨伞》，跟随音乐律动，并在“大风吹”、彩虹伞等游戏中自然接触中文。

活动由湾区 Local Leader 羊羊自主筹备，CLC 故事会总策划 Ms. JJ 提供内容支持。这场故事会也正式开启了 CLC 在湾区的中文故事会项目。

一个新的城市，一群新的孩子，一场故事会，就是一个新的开始。