Mandarin Blackline Masters
Printable Mandarin worksheets covering pinyin, tones, first characters, greetings, numbers and colours, organised by year level so they land at the right pace.
Kindergarten–Year 2Year 3–4Year 5–6
Mandarin teaching resources, ready for your classroom.
Printable and digital Mandarin Chinese resources for primary school teachers, from pinyin and spoken tones to no-prep relief lessons, mapped to Kindergarten through Year 6 and the Australian Curriculum. Made for specialist and generalist teachers alike, whether or not you speak Mandarin.
What's included
Everything you need to teach primary Mandarin.
Mix and match, or grab the complete Mandarin bundle. Every resource is classroom-ready, print clearly in black and white, or use on screen.
Teaching at a Moment's Notice
Ready-to-run Mandarin lessons with zero planning, ideal for relief teachers or a last-minute timetable change.
Practical Program
A full-year Mandarin scheme of work that maps out what to teach and when, so you always know what comes next.
Flashcards & complete bundle
Printable Mandarin flashcards plus a complete bundle that pulls the whole language together in one pack.
Getting started
Teaching Mandarin in primary school, where to begin
New to teaching Mandarin, or building a program from scratch? You don't need to be fluent to give your students a strong, engaging start. Here's the approach our resources are built around.
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Start with spoken Mandarin and tones
Begin with Ni hao and simple phrases, focusing on listening and speaking. Getting the four tones early sets students up well.
2
Use pinyin as a bridge
Pinyin (Mandarin written in the Latin alphabet) lets students read and pronounce words before they tackle characters.
3
Introduce characters gradually
Teach a few characters at a time with visuals and stroke practice. Building slowly keeps it rewarding rather than overwhelming.
4
Bring in Chinese culture
Festivals like Chinese New Year, food and stories give the language rich, engaging context for primary learners.
Levels & curriculum
From Kindergarten to Year 6, built for the Australian Curriculum
Our Mandarin resources are organised by year level across the whole primary range, so whether you're introducing your Foundation class to their first words or extending a Year 6 group, the content meets them where they are. Everything is designed for Australian primary LOTE programs and maps to the structure of the Australian Curriculum: Languages, ready to slot straight into your scheme of work.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need to speak Mandarin to use these resources?
No. Our Mandarin resources support teachers who are learning too, with pinyin, tone guides and clear instructions so you can teach confidently.
Are the Mandarin worksheets printable?
Yes. Every worksheet is a print-and-go PDF designed to print clearly in black and white, so they work on any school photocopier. You can also display them on screen for whole-class teaching.
What year levels do the resources cover?
Our Mandarin resources span Kindergarten to Year 6, organised by level so the content lands at the right pace for your class.
Are the resources aligned to the Australian Curriculum?
Yes. They're built for Australian primary LOTE programs and map to the structure of the Australian Curriculum: Languages, so they slot straight into your scheme of work.
Do students have to learn Chinese characters straight away?
No. Students start with spoken Mandarin and pinyin, then meet characters gradually. Our resources introduce them a few at a time so the writing system feels achievable.
Start teaching Mandarin with confidence.
Browse our print-and-go and digital Mandarin resources for your primary classroom.