For some young adults in China, their kindergarten years were filled with heavy school work. The aim was to help them thrive in a competitive environment when they went to school. But -- as the belief that children should develop their own interests grows more popular-- kids nowadays are luckier. With today being International Children's day, Zhao Yunfei visits one kindergarten in Beijing and recalls memories from when he was a boy.

What's the most impressive memory of childhood in your mind? Hopscotch, a song you sang with friends or nothing at all?

ZHAO YUNFEI BEIJING "Don't worry. Let's go to a kindergarten and find out what kids are busy with these days."

Preschool educational methods are usually adopted in kindergartens. Like playing, singing, practical activities, including drawing and social interaction.

YANG CAIXIA KINDERGARTEN PRINCIPAL, CHINA NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CENTER "Through diverse activities, we aim to boost children's healthy development. We cultivate their senses to look at the big picture, which helps them build confidence and positive attitudes."

A range of books are important for children during reading time. The teacher said young kids have access to books from domestic and abroad.

CHEN XUE TEACHER, CHINA NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CENTER "Different children have different personalities. As teachers, we discover what they are good at and provide them with chances to express themselves."

Teachers are like directors in a film directing and motivating kids during their time at the kindergarten. They have different standards to evaluate the children's performances.

YANG CAIXIA KINDERGARTEN PRINCIPAL, CHINA NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CENTER "We hope the kids have strong learning skills, are able to focus on one task and set their goals accordingly. They should have the ability to overcome difficulties and achieve their goals."

ZHAO YUNFEI BEIJING "That's the rules that children should play and obey. If children were held by grown-up rules, what would they be? So, (to the kids) what do you want to be in the future?"

Childhood creates the values, mindset and disposition that determines our interaction with the world around us for the rest of our lives. Children, therefore, have one very special right - and that is the ability to be able to develop naturally and happily, to their full potential.

ZHAO YUNFEI BEIJING "Children's Day is dedicated to helping ensure that this can happen. Zhao Yunfei, CGTN, wishes you a happy Children's Day, Beijing."