ASIJ Kindergarten

[ASIJ Kindergarten @ASIJKindergart1]

@Dequanne @ISC_Research Congratulations Barry! Well done ISZL!

[Tamara Pretz @1noisylibrarian]

Have an epic summer! https://t.co/txJ3MmVSji

[ASIJ Japan Center @JapanCenterASIJ]

Celebrating Children's Day at Japan Center @asij @esasij @ASIJKindergart1 @GTransformO @esprincipals #kodomonohi #engagelearnlead #kabuto

[Jody Fuller @FullerESMUS]

Do you see our birds and bird houses? Kindergarten musicians created shapes inspired by the music in the Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens. #esasij

[ASIJ Japan Center @JapanCenterASIJ]

Kg'ers can tell you how to celebrate Japanese New Years! From Kagamibiraki "breaking open mochi" ceremony to handmade mochibana decorations. Thank u PTA for the new happi, which helped to raise team spirits! Happy new year everyone! @asijkgL @asij #EngageLearnLead #knowvaluecare

[Jody Fuller @FullerESMUS]

How do ghosts move? Listen and watch a creative kindergarten musician respond to this Halloween song. #esasij

[Jody Fuller @FullerESMUS]

Spring break is nearly here and so are the Sakura! #esasij

[esprincipals @esprincipals]

We have officially started Distance Learning today! We are excited about the learning to come.

[ASIJ Kindergarten @ASIJKindergart1]

The KG students were the leaders of the ES Gathering. Their focus was one of ASIJ’s core values, Compassion. They had different roles and responsibilities. They did an amazing job speaking, singing, and presenting to the ES community. We are very proud of these brave risk-takers!

[Jody Fuller @FullerESMUS]

Kindergarten students share their thoughts about compassion and then show it together in music class. #esasij

[ASIJ Kindergarten @ASIJKindergart1]

Read Around the World Day!
Today we celebrated Read Around the World Day in Kindergarten by listening to a story read by our amazing First Grade Teacher, Ms. Reed. She read "The Three Snow Bears" by Jan Brett. A wonderful book, talented author and special day! @1noisylibrarian

[ASIJ Kindergarten @ASIJKindergart1]

In Japan, Setsubun is the day before the first day of spring. One of the customs is to make ehomaki (sushi rolls.) It's believed that if you make a wish while facing the "lucky direction," it will come true if you silently eat the entire sushi roll with your eyes closed.

[ASIJ @asij]

Making maki for setsubun! When do the beans start flying?

#asij #setsubun #missionmonday #culture #japan #japaneseculture #school #highschool #elementaryschool #internationalschool #globallearning #maki #sushi

[Jody Fuller @FullerESMUS]

What does rhythm feel like? Kindergarteners tap and touch. Inspiration provided by composer Charles Camille Saint-Saens and “The Carnival of the Animals”. #esaij

[ASIJ @asij]

Mochi pounding is a New Year's tradition! Thanks to the Japan Center, our Chofu kinder classes had a chance to participate this year. 😋

#asij #mochi #omochi #ricecake #newyear #japan #japaneseculture #culture #japanesefood #oshogatsu #mochitsuki # #international

[esprincipals @esprincipals]

We are thrilled to have Mochitsuki back at Chofu for our KG students. Thank you ASIJ PTA and Japan Center.

[ASIJ Kindergarten @ASIJKindergart1]

Many Japanese children take part in the tradition of mochitsuki, the pounding of rice to make mochi. This is a special New Year’s treat that symbolises good fortune for the coming year. We spent the morning working with our local experts for a wonderful community building event.

[Jody Fuller @FullerESMUS]

How can we improve technique to get the best sound? Young musicians explore options and listen carefully. #esasij

[ASIJ Kindergarten @ASIJKindergart1]

Today the KG children visited the ASIJ Japan Center to learn about the Japanese New Year, Oshogatsu. The children continued this 150+ year old tradition to write New Year’s postcards, nengajo, to their families to give thanks, send love and wish them a wonderful New Year!

[Mr. Hashima's Class @HashimaVisArt]

Kindergarteners vs Hot Wax! @asijkindergart1 were the winners as they kept their cool and stayed safe. #KinderArt #ceramics #pinchpot