{"id":310074,"date":"2026-04-24T17:15:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isnedu.org\/?post_type=shimauchi-campus&p=310074"},"modified":"2026-04-24T17:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:16:29","slug":"canyon-exploring-who-we-are-one-choice-at-a-time-april-2oth-to-april-24th","status":"publish","type":"shimauchi-campus","link":"https:\/\/isnedu.org\/en\/shimauchi-campus\/canyon-exploring-who-we-are-one-choice-at-a-time-april-2oth-to-april-24th\/","title":{"rendered":"CANYON: EXPLORING WHO WE ARE, ONE CHOICE AT A TIME APRIL 2OTH TO APRIL 24TH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We have had another exciting week in the Canyon Class!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The children enjoyed a fun trip to the park, where they had many opportunities to develop both physically and socially. They practiced climbing, running, and balancing, while also building confidence as they explored new equipment. It was wonderful to see them engaging in imaginative play, taking turns and encouraging one another. These shared outdoor experiences are helping strengthen friendships and cooperation within the class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In their music lesson, the children explored different rhythms and movements through songs and actions. They listened carefully, followed along with gestures, and expressed themselves through their bodies and voices. Music time has been a joyful way for the children to build confidence, develop listening skills, and enjoy participating as a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This week, the children created their own Koinobori (carp streamers), learning about this special seasonal tradition. They explored a variety of colors, patterns, and materials as they carefully decorated their carp. This activity supported their fine motor development, creativity, and self-expression. Each Koinobori was unique, and the children showed great pride in their creations as they shared them with their friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We also had our first fire drill, which was an important learning experience. The children practiced listening carefully to instructions, lining up, and moving together safely. They responded calmly and showed a growing understanding of safety routines, which is a wonderful step in building their awareness and responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After reading the book in small parts at the start of the week, the children explored the foods they like in more depth. They were encouraged to think, make choices, and communicate those choices in different ways. The children showed their preferences by raising their hands for foods shown to them, nodding in agreement, and most importantly using full sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are beginning to see strong student agency as the children confidently express their ideas, make choices, and participate in discussions. They are learning that their opinions matter and that they can communicate them in ways that others can understand. It was especially heartwarming to hear them say, \u201cI like banana,\u201d \u201cI like grapes,\u201d and \u201cI like watermelon,\u201d showing both language development and growing confidence. They also chose outlines of foods they preferred and coloured them as carefully as they could, taking the opportunity to further develop their fine motor skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are some of the songs the children sing, helping to make circle time more interactive, engaging, and enjoyable for everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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