This week has been full of exciting experiences and learning opportunities!

We enjoyed playing in the mud, exploring different textures and using our imaginations to create and discover together. The children had lots of fun getting messy and working cooperatively with their friends.

During our music session, we practiced playing the castanets and maracas. We listened carefully to the sounds and moved our bodies to the rhythm of the maracas. When the maracas were shaken slowly, we walked slowly. When the shaking became fast, we moved quickly around the room. As soon as the sound stopped, everyone had to freeze! The children showed excellent listening skills and enjoyed responding to the different rhythms.

We also had our medical and dental check-ups this week. The children prepared themselves excitedly, lined up carefully, and walked quietly and cautiously to meet the doctors. When it was their turn, they remained calm and still while the doctor used a stethoscope to listen to their heartbeat. The children demonstrated great patience, confidence, and cooperation throughout the check-ups.

During our gym session, the children practiced their balance and coordination skills. They worked on controlling their movements while balancing in different ways, requiring concentration and careful body awareness.

Another exciting learning experience was a presentation about Ghana. The children listened attentively and observed carefully as they learned about Ghanaian games, toy and food and how far Japan is from Ghana. They made meaningful connections between new information and their existing knowledge. the following days, one child was inspired to bring a map book of Japan to share with the class, The children were particularly interested to discover similarities between some Ghanaian foods and foods they are familiar with, such as curry and rice.

It has been a wonderful week filled with exploration, music, movement, and learning about other other cultures and the importance of staying healthy. We are very proud of how the children embraced new experiences while continuing to develop their confidence, responsibility, and self-management skills.