{"id":309532,"date":"2026-04-17T21:55:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isnedu.org\/?post_type=m-matsuomto-campus&p=309532"},"modified":"2026-04-17T21:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:55:20","slug":"this-is-me-auroraapril-13-17","status":"publish","type":"m-matsuomto-campus","link":"https:\/\/isnedu.org\/en\/m-matsuomto-campus\/this-is-me-auroraapril-13-17\/","title":{"rendered":"This is Me!-Aurora(April 13-17)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dear Parents and Friends,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warm greetings to you all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week in our class was filled with excitement, laughter, and joyful celebrations as we continued our exploration through fun and meaningful experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We started the week with our special birthday celebration for our April celebrators, led by Ms. Aiza. The children gathered in the music room, where the atmosphere was full of energy and happiness. Everyone had a wonderful time singing cheerful birthday song and participating in fun, engaging activities that brought smiles to every face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebration was not only enjoyable but also a great opportunity for the children to practice social skills. It was heartwarming to see their enthusiasm and the way they supported other friends, making the event memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earthquake Evacuation Drill<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We conducted an earthquake evacuation drill this week. When the teacher shouted, \u201cEARTHQUAKE!\u201d, all students immediately dropped, went under their tables, and took cover. Once the \u201cearthquake\u201d subsided, the Aurora students listened carefully to the teachers\u2019 instructions, put on their hats, lined up, and prepared to evacuate outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All students moved calmly and quietly to the parking area. Afterward, we discussed important safety rules to remember during an earthquake. We reviewed the \u201cO-Ha-Shi-Mo\u201d guidelines, which stand for: no pushing, no running, keep quiet, and do not go back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are proud to see how much the children have grown. They are learning to think carefully and make good choices\u2014skills that will help keep them safe in real situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UOI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We began our UOI lesson on \u201cMyself\u201d with a Prior Knowledge Assessment. Students were first asked to draw their faces. Afterward, they presented their drawings in front of their classmates by saying, \u201cThis is me!\u201d while pointing to their pictures and identifying different parts of their face, such as their head, nose, and eyes. Learning about themselves in this way helps students recognize their body parts, which in turn supports better communication with their teachers. For example, they can more easily understand and respond to instructions like \u201cwipe your mouth,\u201d \u201clook at my eyes,\u201d or \u201cblow your nose.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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During free time, students had the opportunity to draw their favorite things in their drawing books. As they worked, they shared their ideas by saying phrases such as, \u201cI like strawberries!\u201d, \u201cI like pudding!\u201d, and \u201cI like pineapple!\u201d They eagerly talked about their preferences and were excited to share their drawings with everyone. They also showed open-mindedness by listening to others\u2019 preferences and used their communication skills to express and consider others’ opinions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Our First Walk Hand in Hand <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the breeze grew warmer, we began taking walks outside the campus, practicing how to hold hands with friends. Their first walk together was a success, as they followed the teachers\u2019 instructions well. Along the way, we observed signs of spring, such as butterflies, birds, newly growing leaves, and beautiful flowers. The students walked cheerfully and returned to school feeling refreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Park day <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aurora students enjoyed exploring the park, where they spent time playing, laughing, and engaging with one another. As they moved around the outdoor space, they observed different insects and showed curiosity about the natural environment. They discovered ants and ladybugs, which filled them with excitement and wonder. The students were overwhelmed with joy as they carefully watched the tiny creatures and shared their discoveries with their friends. It was a joyful experience filled with learning and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Communicators<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you for reading our blog. We look forward to sharing more of our learning adventures with you next week!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":309763,"template":"","minami-matsumoto-category":[39,185],"class_list":["post-309532","m-matsuomto-campus","type-m-matsuomto-campus","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","minami-matsumoto-category-minami-matsumoto-preschool","minami-matsumoto-category-aurora","en-US"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t