What an unforgettable night we had at our Sleepover! From the moment the children arrived, there was excitement in the air as they got ready for an evening filled with creativity, teamwork, and fun. We had so much fun making LEGO-themed headbands, created their own original block buildings, did a scavenger hunt nad enjoyed making and eating their own delicious parfaits. Choosing their favorite toppings and creating colorful desserts was almost as much fun as eating them! As the evening came to an end, the children changed into their pajamas, brushed their teeth, and settled into their sleeping bags. Sharing stories, giggling with friends, and spending the night together made […]

Our Pink Eaglets became little scientists during a fun hands-on science activity! Under the careful guidance of their teachers, the children mixed different ingredients like baking soda, shaving cream, glue, and a borax solution to create their very own slime. The children loved watching the ingredients change as they stirred everything together. They had fun choosing and mixing in their favorite colors before exploring the slime’s stretchy, squishy, gooey, and slippery texture. There were lots of smiles, laughter, and excited discoveries as they squeezed, stretched, and poked their colorful creations. This sensory science activity encouraged curiosity, creativity, and fine motor skills while introducing the children to the exciting idea that […]

Time flies when you’re having fun! Our White Eaglets combined creativity with learning as they made their very own clocks using paper plates, paint, stickers, and movable clock hands. The children began by carefully painting their paper plates before decorating them with colorful stickers to make each clock unique. They then added the numbers and attached the clock hands, proudly watching their creations come to life. As they worked, the class learned about the different parts of a clock, practiced reading the numbers in the correct order, and explored how the hour and minute hands move to show different times. Through games and teacher-led activities, the children enjoyed practicing simple […]

It has been a busy and exciting few weeks for our Hummingbirds at KIPS! We celebrated Tanabata (Star Festival) by creating festive decorations. During Circle Time, the children practiced their listening skills, shared ideas with their classmates, and built confidence speaking in English. In PE, our Hummingbirds developed their balance, coordination, and gross motor skills by crawling through tunnels and completing fun obstacle activities. These movement-based experiences help build strength while encouraging teamwork and perseverance. We also enjoyed one last visit to the park before the summer temperatures became too hot. Outdoor play gives children valuable opportunities to explore nature, develop social skills, and stay active, and we made the […]

This week, our Ducklings had a wonderful time celebrating Tanabata (Star Festival) while exploring the exciting world of colours! During circle time, we learned about the Tanabata story and talked about the colourful decorations that are traditionally used to celebrate this special Japanese festival. The children enjoyed making their own Tanabata decorations, practicing their fine motor skills as they folded, glued, and decorated their creations. Our colour theme continued through a variety of hands-on activities. The Ducklings practiced identifying and naming different colours through songs, games, and matching activities. They loved sorting colourful objects and discovering how colours can be found all around us.

Parrots Class had another busy and exciting month filled with learning, exercise, and fun! The children learned how to play hopscotch, practicing their balance, coordination, and counting skills as they jumped from square to square. Everyone enjoyed cheering on their friends and taking turns. We also continued our Running Program, building our stamina and confidence while staying active outdoors. During PE, the children challenged themselves on the vaulting box, practicing safe jumping techniques and celebrating each achievement with big smiles. This week, we also had our annual health check with Dr. Kitagawa. The children did a wonderful job listening carefully and were very brave throughout their check-up. Of course, there […]

The White Eaglets had an exciting month exploring our All About Sports and Games theme! We kicked things off with Wear Something Sporty Day, and the children loved coming to school dressed in their favorite sportswear. It was a great way to celebrate our new topic and share our love of sports with friends. As part of our creative activities, the children made their own sports medals using clay. After carefully shaping their medals, they painted them a shiny gold, just like real champions. Everyone was proud to wear their special medals and celebrate their hard work. Another highlight of the week was designing original sports fields using boxes and […]

Pink Eaglets had an exciting and active week as we continued our All About Sports and Games unit! To kick things off, we celebrated Wear Something Sporty Day, and everyone looked fantastic in their sporty outfits. It was a fun way to get into the spirit of our new topic. Throughout the week, we explored a variety of sports from around the world by watching videos and discussing the equipment, rules, and skills needed for each one. The children enjoyed sharing what sports they had tried before and learning about new ones they had never seen. One of the highlights of the week was creating our own mini football (foosball) […]

覚王山インターナショナルプリスクールの年少前Ducklingsクラスの子どもたちは、今週も笑顔いっぱいの楽しい時間を過ごしました！💛 今週は卒園生でもあるインターンのYu先生と一緒に遊びながら交流を深め、たくさんの笑顔が見られました。子どもたちは懐中電灯を使って光と影の不思議を探究し、遊びを通して新しい発見を楽しみました。🔦✨ 暑い夏の日にはプール遊びも満喫！お友だちと水しぶきを上げながら、元気いっぱいに楽しみました。💦☀️ さらに、特別な足形アート制作にも挑戦しました。かわいらしい足形を使った作品づくりを通して、一人ひとりの成長を感じられる素敵な思い出ができました。👣🎨 遊びや創作活動、友だちとの関わりを通して、子どもたちは毎日さまざまなことを学びながら成長しています。これからも楽しい夏の思い出をたくさん作っていきたいと思います！🌈✨ Our Ducklings had a wonderful week filled with exciting hands-on activities and new experiences! The children enjoyed spending time with our intern, who joined in the fun and helped create lots of smiles and laughter throughout the week. We also explored light and shadow by playing with flashlights, discovering how light can move, shine, and create interesting shapes. With the summer weather warming up, the Ducklings had a fantastic time cooling off in the pool. Splashing, pouring, and playing in the water helped the children build confidence while having plenty of fun with their friends. To finish the week, we got creative with a special […]

The Hummingbirds, Parrots, and Eaglets had an exciting day at Yokiso Park as they enjoyed a refreshing water fight together! Armed with water shooters, the children ran, laughed, and splashed their friends while cooling off in the summer heat. For the Hummingbirds, this was their very first water fight experience. Some children were a little surprised at first, but they quickly joined in the fun and eagerly sprayed water with big smiles on their faces. The Parrots and Eaglets showed great enthusiasm as they chased their friends around the park and enjoyed the friendly competition. It was wonderful to see all three classes playing together, building friendships, and creating happy […]