{"id":314593,"date":"2026-06-05T16:51:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isnedu.org\/?post_type=shimauchi-campus&p=314593"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T07:51:08","slug":"canyon-a-week-of-learning-exploration-and-fun-a-week-of-learning-exploration-and-fun-june-1st-to-june-5th","status":"publish","type":"shimauchi-campus","link":"https:\/\/isnedu.org\/en\/shimauchi-campus\/canyon-a-week-of-learning-exploration-and-fun-a-week-of-learning-exploration-and-fun-june-1st-to-june-5th\/","title":{"rendered":"CANYON: A Week of Learning, Exploration, and Fun! A WEEK OF LEARNING, EXPLORATION AND FUN! JUNE 1ST to JUNE 5TH!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This week was filled with exciting opportunities for learning, discovery, and play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the highlights of the week was our visit to the park. The children thoroughly enjoyed exploring the outdoor environment, running freely, observing nature, and engaging in active play with their friends. The park provided a wonderful setting for the children to develop their gross motor skills, build confidence, and strengthen friendships through cooperative play and shared experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We were also delighted to welcome our families during Open Day. Mummies and daddies had the opportunity to visit the classroom and see firsthand how their children learn, play, and are cared for at school. The children were excited to share their learning environment with their families, and it was wonderful to see the strong partnership between home and school being celebrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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School yard play was another favourite activity this week. The children particularly enjoyed exploring and playing with mud, using their imaginations to create, mix, and experiment. Sensory play experiences such as these encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration while allowing children to connect with the natural world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As part of our ongoing exploration of the concept of “same,” the children participated in a straw-threading activity. Working in pairs, they carefully threaded matching straws, reinforcing their understanding of similarities while also strengthening their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration. The activity also encouraged social development as the children communicated, shared materials, and worked cooperatively with their partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Throughout the week, the children continued to build important life skills through a variety of classroom activities. We are proud of the enthusiasm, curiosity, and teamwork they demonstrated as they learned and played together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The children also enjoyed a fun session in the gym. During this activity, they practised balance, coordination, and body control by holding a ball between their feet and jumping with it. The children showed great determination as they tried to keep the ball in place while moving. This activity helped strengthen their gross motor skills, coordination, and perseverance while encouraging them to challenge themselves in a fun and supportive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We look forward to another exciting week of growth, discovery, and fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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