Wendy Rathgeber (ELC teacher) writes on a special, May 17 classroom animal-cafe project after her kindergarten class’ recent visit to the Ueno Zoo, wrapping up their animal unit.
Category: Early Learning Center
ELC Classes Venture from School
Early Learning Center teachers share details on four class field trips. In March, various nursery, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes ventured away from school for trips to see art, miniature cityscapes, kabuki and learn about recycling. Continue reading
Supersized Sumo Fun
After what can only be described as an arduous days-long training regime, our ELC students were finally prepared to take on two professional sumo wrestlers in a series of matches that would test their strength, skill and fortitude.
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The ELC New Year’s Mochi Pounding Tradition
Jean Caskey (ELC director) writes on how the ELC welcomed 2017 by celebrating New Year’s traditions. One such tradition is Mochi Pounding Day, which our students have looked forward to each year for nearly 40 years. Continue reading
The Stinky Cheese Man at the ELC
Jean Caskey (ELC director) writes on this year’s Tokyo Theater for Children performance of The Stinky Cheese Man. The Stinky Cheese Man is a unique and impassioned retelling of various children’s stories and fairy tales, such as Little Red Riding Hood and The Tortoise and the Hare. Continue reading
