Tsukuba International Preschool

Children at TIP have really been enjoying the freedom in choosing learning centre activities of their choice. Learning centre activities this week will focus on the letter Zz, Chicken & Egg puzzles, seasonal maths activities with a die, and spring art.

We have spent some time watching the plum and cherry blossoms change in our school yard, talking about spring in Japan and expressing these experiences through art activities. This week we will look at other changes in spring, such as differences in lifecycles of some animals, and activities and games that children around the world do. On Friday afternoon we will read a story about an Easter egg hunt and all have a turn at doing one.

Our current unit, “Faces and Places in our school” has had us spend lots of time thinking and talking about how we can be kind to our friends. We’ve been talking about what behaviours upset people around us, such as unkind words or excluding people. Talking with your children at home about this in their native tongue, would be valuable in reinforcing important social skills your children are learning. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch with us.

We also look forward to meeting two new classmates this week, Sarah and Asuka!

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Monday

This morning we will meet Zig Zag Zebra and practise our letter writing. We will also build a set for and use the puppets we have made to perform a puppet show about our school. In the afternoon we will talk about spring life, including chickens and do an egg-chicken activity.

Tuesday

Today we will play some movement games for PE, look at different egg designs and decorate our own paper eggs.

Wednesday

This morning we will talk about some seasonal celebrations and read a story. Students will choose a learning centre activity of their choice to work on (Maths/Phonics/Art).

Thursday

For language arts this morning we will visit TIS and grade 2 will read us some stories they have written. Students will choose a learning centre of their choice again today.

Friday

This morning we will draw a picture & write in our story books. In the afternoon we will make a basket and do an Easter Egg hunt.