Tsukuba International Preschool

This week is the official start of our Headstart program, and we will be welcoming three more students into our class. A big welcome to Haneul, Salang and Kintoki!

For the next couple of months as P3 students prepare for life at TIS, Ms. Misato Hasegawa will be helping us out at TIP. There will not by any major changes to P1 & P2 daily routines and activities, as they review concepts learned so far, and continue to build on them.

This week we will also be starting a new Unit of inquiry, “Animals and Us”. We will learn about our responsibilities and relationships with animals such as why we need them, how we use them, and how to care for them. Students will also be responsible for taking care of a new classroom pet!

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Monday

This morning we will do some warm up activities with our new classmates. We will also talk about what we did on the weekend and draw & write about it in our storybook.

Tuesday

Today P3 will begin their daily language, maths and Japanese preparation classes, while P1 & P2 will begin reviewing letterland characters and sounds. In the afternoon we will do a 3D craft activity.

Wednesday

Today we will introduce our new unit of inquiry and think about what it means. We will do some sorting activities with picture cards. In the afternoon, children can choose a learning centre activity of their choice.

Thursday

Today we will read the popular children’s book, “Old MacDonald had a farm”, and draw (& write) a review of the story’s characters and setting, and why we liked/disliked it. In the afternoon, children can choose between a movement or art learning centre.

Friday

Today we will review the week’s activities. In PE class we will try some skipping (jump rope), throwing & catching as well as hopscotch.