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Tedako Preschool Newsletter
Tedako Graduation
The CDC proudly announces the graduation of 9 children from our program on March 31. We wish
Shunta, Ayumu, Souta, Aya, Siyu, Griffin, Alejandro, Luke, and Mateo all the best at their new schools and will miss them very much. We feel so proud of their growth and accomplishments since they joined Tedako. Some of them have been with us for over 4 years, and some have only been with us
for 3 months, nonetheless, they each have a special place in our heart. Most of these children will be attending local Japanese Kindergarten or Elementary School, one child will attend Amicus International
school, and one child will return to his home country of Australia for Primary school.
Birthdays
4/21
Spring Pictures
Tasting 4/10
Kugani 4/7
Shinka 4/14
Teddy Bear
Picnic
4/10
Picnic Lunch
Event, No School
Lunch
A P R I L 2 0 1 7
We will celebrate
all birthdays at
Tedako Preschool
at 3:00
We will take class
Pictures. Each child should wear his or her
OIST Shirt
Field Trip to Okinawa
Zoo
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Classroom Updates
Tummy Time Fun
Our littlest ones in the Kukuru class are making the most our of their tummy time daily. Exercising to
strengthen arm and neck muscles are a big part of a baby`s daily routine. It is these strong muscles allow
babies to roll, sit and crawl.
Spring is here and the weather is getting warmer so the Kukuru class will enjoy “o sanpo” (the Japanese
work for walk) twice daily. The children enjoy riding in the 4 person stroller all around our beautiful
campus. Together they feel the wind on their face, look at the water, and make friends with the birds.
When they reach the destination, the teachers take them out of the stroller and they can really enjoy
playing on the grass and sand. Our older children also enjoy riding in the toy car all around our
playground.
Kukuru Class Enjoys O Sanpo
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Churasan, Kanasan, and Umusan Enjoy the Sand
Young children love playing in the sand. They like to dig in it, sift it, pour it, and build in it. As the
younger children explore the materials, they are building their understanding of how the material works. They also enjoy building sand mountains, and discovering new shapes in the sand! When the
children play with sand as dramatic play, they even explore a variety of themes such as pretending to 'cook' which is a great opportunity to learn about food, table manners and sharing toys with friends.
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Nuuji and Kafuu Class
Focus Skills
Nuuji and Kafuu classes have been working hard on
their focus skills, and are improving every day. We have been focusing on some unusual, colourful
animal puzzles that the children have been piecing together. Although these are quite difficult and require a lot of time and attention from the children,
they remain engrossed in the activity and focus for a long time trying to complete the puzzles! This is a
wonderful improvement and a great developmental ability displayed by all the Nuuji and Kafuu class
children. Well done!
At 3 years of age, children don`t give up easily and are better
at ignoring distractions to stay focus on tasks. This focus them to think more creatively and solve problems resulting in
them building things like the incredibly complex block
structures you see in the Nuuji and Kafuu classes. One key
factor in encouraging children`s concentration skills is having children do the things that interest them because it affects their willingness to concentrate. This is why center time and
free choice play are so important in a preschool program. It not just play, children are learning to focus.
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Nuuji and Kafuu Go Strawberry Picking
In March, Nuuji and Kafuu classes went on an excursion to pick and eat strawberries! This was the very first field trip for some of the children in the 3
year old Class and all of the children were very well behaved. Some children were so excited to eat
strawberries that they didn`t eat the morning snack to save room for the strawberries. They enjoyed riding
on the OIST bus and then toured the strawberry farm. After receiving instructions on how to pick strawberries, the children were allowed to pick and eat
all they wanted.
Leaving the classroom is great fun for the children and
it is one of the best learning experiences we can give
them. Giving the children an opportunity to see where
food is grown gives them a chance to see first hand
that food comes from plants. Getting to eat it off of
the plant is an added bonus. The children instantly
become more aware of the environment around them
as they see, touch, and feel.
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Inside the classroom the kids put on their "thinking
caps" when playing with the pumpkin seeds. After reading a book that had mentioned pumpkin seeds. Their Teacher gave the children pumpkin
seeds from the science activity from last fall. I broke one open and showed the kids the inside of
the seed. After that, the plate of seeds was left out in the science center for the kids to explore on their
own. At first, the children couldn't open the seeds they way that the teacher did, so they used their problem solving skills. The teacher later went over
to see if they had opened any yet, and they did! The kids figured out that if they banged the
top of the seeds on the whiteboard, the seeds would crack, and make it easier for them to
open. They were so proud that they figured it out on their own.
Classroom Updates
Kugani and Shinka Class
Wonder Museum Field Trip and Problem Solving Skills
Last month, a lot like every month, the Kugani and Shinka classes worked on their problem solving skills both in and out of the classroom. The kids went on a field trip to the Wonder Museum, and were able to
engage themselves in a wide variety of science related activities. Most of the activities at the museum require the children to utilize their problem solving skills. The areas are set up for the children to
explore, and figure out how to work them. A new one that was there this year were the long plastic pipes and sandal soles. Each pipe was a different length and when the child hit the opening of the pipe with the sandal sole, it made a different sound. At first the kids were trying to shout in it and smack it with
their hands. Then they looked down and saw the sandal sole and started hitting it. They hit it many different ways until they were able to finally make the sound. It was really fun to watch them figure it
out for themselves.
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Tedako News
BCG Vaccine or TB Free Certificate
The BCG vaccine is part of the mandatory vaccination schedule in Japan, and because the OIST
community travels out of the country frequently, it was determined by the CDC Governing Board
that if a child does not have the BCG vaccine, the CDC requires a negative TB certificate submitted to
Tedako office twice a year. If your child is over 6 months, please take him or her to receive the BCG
vaccine or if you do not plan on getting the BCG vaccination, a TB free certificate will be required for
continued enrollment. A skin test is available at Onna Clinic and costs 1500 yen. If you need
assistance making an appointment please contact the OIST Health Center at 098-966-8945
Teacher Appreciation Week
Dear Tedako Parents,
The teachers at Tedako are fabulous and parents often express an interest in doing something special
to show appreciation for all the hard work they do for our children. This year, “Teacher’s Appreciation Week” will be from May 15-19. I met with several members of PATO and planned a very special week to shower the teachers with love and appreciation.
Monday: Catered Lunch
Tuesday: Fresh Fruit Juice and Ice Cream Bar Wednesday: Pot Luck Lunch
Thursday: Coffee, Tea, Dessert Friday: 15 Minute Massage
You can contribute by donating prepared food, drinks, on Wednesday, Thursday or money (for the massages and food). We have sign up sheets in the office or contact us at [email protected]
In total, we need 55,000 JPY to cover the costs of the planned events, any extra money donated for
teacher appreciation week will be used to buy CDC teachers Starbucks Gift Cards. I appreciate your help and support in making a special week for our teachers who make each day
special here at Tedako for the children.
Sincerely,
Julia Nabholz, Director Tedako CDC
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As a part of the 2017 registration fee, each child will receive a new OIST T-Shirt. Please return the
order forms to your classroom teacher. Available sizes are from 70-120. Sample sizes are available in
the office.
Tedako News
Parent Lunch Event
T-Shirt Order
Children should have access to drinking water at all
times, so please make sure your child brings a cup and
water bottle each day. Our teachers will continue to
check that children drink adequate amounts of water to
prevent dehydration. In Okinawa, the sun is the
strongest from April- October and we require children
to wear sunscreen while outside, so please make sure
your child has an adequate supply when you drop him
or her off each morning. We will ensure children wear
clothing appropriately (or change, or take off a layer)
and a sun hat and apply sunscreen on all exposed skin
(excluding infants under 1 year).
Have you ever wondered what the CDC school lunch taste like? On Monday May 10, the CDC will organize a School Lunch Tasting for Parents.
Please REGISTER by Friday, April 28 at https://groups.oist.jp/cdc/parent-lunch-event
This will also be a good opportunity to meet and socialize with CDC Director, Julia Nabholz, and other
Tedako Preschool Parents.
Forms Update
Outside Play
On the morning of April 10, we will take class
pictures. Please have your child at school by 9:30 dressed in his or her red OIST T-Shirt. Every family will receive a digital copy of the class picture.
We will are updating our emergency contact records. Please confirm your emergency contact and
pick up authorization with your child`s teacher by April 14.
Class Pictures
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
AM 朝 Cereal/Soy Milk
シリアル/豆乳
Apple/Cheese
りんご/チーズ
Bread Stick/Milk
スティックパン/牛
乳
Banana/Soy Milk
バナナ/豆乳
Tomatoes/Dried
Fish とまと/ごま付
きいりこ
PM 午後 Pumpkin/Cream
Cheese
かぼちゃ/クリー
ムチーズ
Rice/Furikake
(Dried Fish
Flakes)
ごはん/ふりかけ
Okinawa Tofu 沖縄
島豆腐
Avocado/
Calcium senbei
アボカド/カルシウ
ムせんべい
Oatmeal/Raisins
オートミ
April Snack Menu
Substitutions
Due to availability or ripeness of fresh fruits or vegetables, substitutions may occur.
Young toddlers will not be fed prunes, dried fish chips or crackers. Especially made rice crackers or
bananas for will be substituted. Birthday Cake and Milk: On April 21, we will celebrate all April Birthdays. Birthdays and the children
will enjoy cake and milk for snack.
Japanese Snack Glossary
Dried Fish Calcium Sembei Kabocha
April 2017 Lunch Calendar