CURRENT EVENTS

• 2018.02.23防災避難訓練

  

  今日は、今年度３回目の防災避難訓練でした。今回の訓練は地震を想定して行ない、年少組はだいたいの時刻を知っていましたが、年中・年長組は、いつサイレンが鳴るのかわからない状態で実施されました。どのクラスも事前に、サイレンが鳴ったら机や椅子の下に入ることや、何もない時には近くにある絵本などで頭を守るなど、身の守り方の話がされていました。また、壁や窓から離れ、なるべく部屋の中央が安全ということも聞いていました。昼食が終わるころサイレンがなると、まだ食べている子、歯磨きをしている子、食べ終わって遊んでいる子など様々でしたが、どのクラスもしっかりと先生の指示を聞いて行動することができました。その後、揺れがおさまったと想定して、各自“まもるんＢｏｘ”を持って室内で整列。全クラス整列が完了した所で、避難訓練は終了しました。最後にクラスで今回の訓練を振り返り、気付いたことや感じたことを発表し、先生のまとめの話を聞きました。訓練をすることの意味や大切さも学んだ、防災避難訓練でした。

• 2018.02.22Junior English Open Class (1, 2, 3)

  

  Today the Class 1 children had lots of fun helping Peach Boy and defeating the Ogres of Ogre Island. They could use so much English to help Peach Boy’s bird friend find his eggs. The children could say patterns decorated on eggs like, “It’s blue with stripes,” and locations like, “It’s under the table,” and collect the eggs. After that, the children completed a phonics challenge to defeat the Ogres and get Peach Boy’s treasure back. We were so impressed by the children’s energetic participation. They really enjoyed the activities and could speak clearly. They have grown up so much! Thank you to all of the parents and grandparents who came to watch today. Thank you so much for supporting them as they grow and encouraging them. Great job, Class 1!
  
  
  Classes 2 and 3 did a fantastic job helping Mr. Cook to make and serve yummy burgers to each other. The children of both classes could use nice, clear and confident voices to ask each other today’s target questions, “Which do you want, hamburger or fish burger?” and to get the toppings they wanted, “Do you want lettuce / cheese / tomato?” Everyone did a great job and had lots of fun showing their parents just how much they have learnt throughout their Junior year. Thank you again to all of the parents that took the time to join us today and show the children their support. Congratulations classes 2 and 3, amazing job!

• 2018.02.21Intermediate English Open Class (4,5,6)

  

  Class 4
  Today the Children of Class 4 were very excited to meet Mr.World. However, first they had to complete four of his challenges. The children broke off into pairs and could ask each other questions about what they ate for breakfast. Next the children worked in teams of three to spell different three letter words. The third challenge involved using a big voice answering a question about an item from a country. The final challenge involved telephoning each country and answering a question about each one. The Class 4 children did very well at using a big voice and complete all the challenges. They could meet Mr.World and sing a song with him. Mr.World had presents for all of Class 4. Everyone did such a good job today! I would like to extend my gratitude to all the Class 4 parents who came today and have supported Class 4 throughout the year.

  Classes 5 & 6
  Today classes 5 and 6 had lots of fun using English. They learnt that Harry the hamster was sad and so decided to cheer him up by going on a trip to buy him presents. They used their passport, boarding pass card and a little plane to travel to America, Australia, England, and New Zealand. In each country they could say what they wanted such as ‘I want a cup’. They then traveled back and together gave the presents to Harry after answering two questions: Where did you go? and What did you get? Harry was super happy so we all sang If you’re happy and you know it while clapping, stomping and yelling OK! Everyone in both classes 5 and 6 did an amazing job today.
  A big thank you to all parents or grandparents who attended today as the kids really enjoyed being able to show you what they can do in English.

• 2018.02.20Senior English Open Class (7,8,9)

  

  Class 7
  The children in Class 7 had a lot of fun helping the people in Class 7 City get their items back from Mr. Bad Guy. They were able to have conversations about different kinds of jobs and what those people do, asking questions like, “Where does he work?” and “What can he do?” as well as doing a phonics challenge to get all the items back and avoid Mr. Bad Guy. After giving the items back, everyone was happy again! The children were able to display good listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for their parents. We would like to say a big thank you to all of the parents who were able to come today!

  Class 8 & 9
  The children did a fantastic job today helping the sad athletes get the items they need for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics! They could use both target questions and answers with very little help from teachers, “What does he/she need?” and “Where is he/she from?” to get the correct item for each athlete and stick the correct country flag on the helmets, gloves, goggles, skis and skates they needed to get more Olympic gold medals. It was great to see the children speak with confidence in front of their parents and complete the tasks so well. Thank you again to all of the parents for giving their time to come and support their children.

• 2018.02.19Today’s Class 5

  

  今日も「おはよう！」と元気に登園してきた５組さん。「今日はプールの日だね！」とSwimming lessonを楽しみにする姿が見られました。レッスンでは、ジャンプで水にもぐったり、ビート板を使った背浮きをしました。今まで水に顔をつけることが怖かったお子さまも、もうすぐ年長になることを伝えると勇気を出してチャレンジすることができ、それを見た周りのみんなも「すごい！」「上手にできるようになったね！」と祝福するなど、みんなで応援し合って意欲的に取り組むことができました。来週はSwimmingのテストだということを知ると「丸何個つくかな？」と今からやる気は十分でしたよ。今日の給食はもうすぐ卒園する７組さんのリクエストに応えて調理員さん達がつくってくれた「リクエスト給食」。５組のお子さま達が大好きなABCスープやチキンナゲットもメニューにあり、「おいしい！」と、おかわりがあっという間になくなってしまうほど大人気でしたよ。明日もみんなで元気に遊びましょうね！

• 2018.02.16Today’s Class 4

  

  Today was a lot of fun in Class 4. We started the day with some Japanese dance time as well as English conversation time. The children are getting a lot better at speaking to each other in big voices. After that the Vegetable King arrived with a challenge for the Intermediate children. The children did well to answer questions about winter around the world. This week we have been learning about Mexico and a guest from Mexico came to Class 4 today. His name is Hose and he taught Class 4 about games in Mexico. Lunch time was followed by the continuation of the Hinamatsuri Craft and the children enjoyed a very productive day in Class 4.

• 2018.02.15Today’s Class3

  

  今日の3組はSwimming Leesonの日でした！以前までは少し怖いと思っていた“かえるジャンプ”などのジャンプや潜ることも、少しずつ慣れ、顔にかかっても楽しそうに過ごす子、勇気を振り絞って一歩を踏み出す子など、それぞれのお子さま達なりに頑張って取り組んでいます。最近のLessonでは“背浮き”にも挑戦していますよ！たくさん体を動かした後はLUNCH。そしてその後はお子さま達のリクエストでテントを立てて遊ぶことに。ヒーローになりきって遊ぶお子さまもいたので、「今日は秘密の基地にする？」と教師が提案すると、「いいね～！」とノリノリのお子さま達でした。帰る準備をする前には、みんなが大好きな“かずのゲーム”と“なべなべそこぬけ”や“からすかずのこ”のわらべうたをして帰りました。明日は、Capten planetが“体がぽかぽか温まる食べ物”の材料を届けてくれる日！みんなでCookingを楽しみますよ。おわんとおにぎりを忘れずに元気に登園してくださいね！

• 2018.02.14俳句・英語 発表会

  

  今日は、年中・年長組の“俳句・英語発表会”でした。どのクラスも一年間クラスで取り組んできた英語や俳句を発表しようと、期待をもって１階フロアに集合。まず初めは、年中組の“あいうえお俳句”の発表です。５組と６組のお子さまが全員前に出て、クラスでつくった俳句を２句ずつ発表しました。俳句の内容の絵をイメージしたものを画用しに描いて、一緒に見せてくれました。２番目は、年長組の俳句の発表です。８組と９組がクラスで一人でつくった俳句の中から、代表して３人ずつ発表してくれました。秋の満月を題材にしたものや、冬をテーマにした素敵な俳句が６句披露されました。そして、最後はClass 4とClass ７の“Show and Tell”の発表です。Class 4は１人、Class 7は２人のお子さまが、自分でつくった作品をもって、英語での質問に答えてくれました。製作のための材料や、どうやって遊ぶのかをしっかりと発表してくれたお子さま達。“I like it.”や“It’s cool”など、たくさんの感想をもらいとても嬉しそうでした。スタンダードクラスとイマージョンクラスでのお互いの取り組みに興味をもつ様子も見られた発表会。進級・進学してもたくさんの俳句や英語に触れていって下さいね。

• 2018.02.13Today’s Class2

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  今日の2組さんは、大好きなMusic Lessonがありました♪安江先生のお話を聞く姿勢も立派になり、間もなく迎える進級の日を意識しながら過ごすことが多くなりました。Hyogen Festivalでお兄さん、お姉さんが演奏していた‟憧れのハンドベル”のLessonも3回目になり、持ち方も鳴らし方もさまになってきたお子さま達。‟かえるのうた”‟きらきら星”をマスターし、3曲目の‟子犬のマーチ”にチャレンジ中です。毎回かわる自分の音。安江先生の指先をしっかり見ながら、鳴らす順番を待つお子さま達の顔は真剣そのもの！次のLessonが楽しみです☆また、プレスクールのお友達を招いて行う予定の‟お買い物ごっこ”の準備も着々と進み、今日は看板づくりに奮闘していました。今回の看板は、お子さま達が意見を出し合い、クレヨンや折り紙、色画用紙、のり、はさみを自由に使って、子ども達だけのオリジナルの作品に仕上げています。「ラビットさん、喜んでくれるかな?」「コアラさんも買い物に来てくれるかな?」と、会話を楽しみながら当日を心待ちにしているようです。明日は、北風公園に出掛けます。春の訪れが待ち遠しい今日この頃ですが、今しか楽しむことのできない冬の遊びをたっぷり堪能してきましょうね☆外へ行く準備を忘れずに！！明日も元気にき～て～ね！待っていますよ♪

• 2018.02.10The 16th English Speaking Contest

  

  Today`s Children`s English Speaking Contest was a great success! All of the children did such a fantastic job. There was the `Speaking Test` section, where each child had a short conversation with our Overseas teachers and a `Listening Test` where the children answered questions based on IYK`s original English curriculum. The level of English spoken today was very surprising, with everyone showing so much confidence and enthusiasm. It was fantastic and fun speaking with everyone and having lots of fun communicating in English so naturally with you all. This year`s Elementary Level tests were also very exciting, with many children entering and the conversations being of such a high level that 3~4 minutes ended too quickly! Fantastic job everyone. You should all be very proud of yourselves and we hope this motivates you even more to have fun studying and learning English both here in Kindergarten and ESC lessons, but also at home and for the future. Congratulations everyone.