The Hatchlings came to school in July dressed in their cozy pajamas, making for a fun and relaxed day filled with smiles and laughter. We painted our own colorful fish and sharks before working together to create a bright underwater collage. This hands-on craft encouraged creativity while developing fine motor skills and teamwork. The children also had lots of fun singing and dancing to Baby Shark, filling the classroom with music and excitement. During P.E., the children practiced their gross motor skills by crawling through a tunnel. This fun obstacle activity helped build coordination, balance, body awareness, and confidence as they cheered each other on.

Our Summer Splash Summer School at Kakuozan International Preschool continues with another exciting week of hands-on learning and creative activities! ☀️💦 This week, children explored the world around them through a variety of fun summer experiences. They became young scientists as they designed and built their own boats to test whether they could float, discovering more about problem-solving and experimentation. Children also enjoyed making their own bouncy balls, creating colorful bath bombs, and expressing their creativity through spray art. For our older students in the Elephants, Giraffes, and Lions Classes, Summer School also includes opportunities to strengthen their academic skills. Students practiced reading, tracing, and writing through engaging literacy activities […]

This year, Kakuozan International Preschool’s Summer School theme is “Summer Splash!” Children have been enjoying a variety of exciting water-based activities and hands-on experiences while exploring, creating, and learning together. During this week’s Summer School program, our students had lots of fun with creative summer activities. They tried yo-yo fishing, designed their own colorful aquarium crafts, experimented with painting using ice, and made delicious instant sorbet. Through these playful activities, children developed their creativity, fine motor skills, curiosity, and teamwork while enjoying the excitement of summer. Our Summer Splash theme provides children with opportunities to learn through exploration and discovery in a fun, engaging environment. At Kakuozan International Preschool, we […]

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 […]