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February 24
Sugar Cane Farm
Save the Date:
Tedako Preschool Newsletter
On January 21st, our children participated in mochitsuki, a Japanese New Year event. Teachers cooked
rice and made preparations to make mochi, a Japanese dessert. The children used wooden mallets pound
the cooked rice while a teacher turns and wets the mochi. After all the pounding was complete, the
children ate the mochi that they worked so hard to make. They added Kinako (soybean flour), and soy
sauce to add to the flavor of the rice cake. They really enjoyed this afternoon snack and look forward to
this event each year. Special thanks to Chieko Sensei for organizing the event and to the voluenteers,
Tedako parents: Ishikawa-San and Aoki-San and OIST Drivers: Hanashiro-San and Kina-San! We could
not have done it without you.
Birthdays
February 17
Book Bus
February 11
Children can
enjoy activities
and their friends
from 4:00-8:00 at
Tedako.
Kugani/ Shinka Field Trips
February 2 See Cherry Blossoms
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Party at school for
all the children
celebrating a
birthday in
February at 3:00.
February 23 Strawberry Picking
Art Exhibit Parents
Night Out
A children’s
library on
Wheels and a
story tellerwill
vist the CDC
@3:30
February 6 February 16
“Little Artist of the
World” in the
OIST Center
building opening at
4:30
Mochitsuki
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Kukuru Class Tanka-yu-e 1 year old Celebration
Classroom Updates
Meet Umusan and Kafuu Class
Tanka-yu-e is the celebration of one’s first birthday in Okinawa. In this game it is said that the first item
the child reaches for will predict his or her future. Similar events take place for one year old birthdays in
China and Korea too. No matter what is chosen, all the children enjoy his or her first birthday cake.
We would like to introduce you
to the Umusan class, formerly
known as the Yui Class. Since
the other two toddler classes have
the -san suffix, a teacher
proposed a name change for
contintuity.
Previoulsy there was one 3-year
old class at Tedako, but since the
Shinka class moved out of the
CDC main building, there was
room for the 3 year olds to spread
out. For now, Aika, Chelsea and
Ayumi will lead these 2 classes
with the days partially combined.
There has been a request to OIST
to hire a new Full time teacher to
join the 3-year olds in the next
fiscal year.
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From the toddler class, children start circle time and group activities. They become able to sit in
chairs, copy each other, and start to match colors and shapes. Around 2 years of age, children become interested in letter and numbers and start to recognize shapes. When they become closer to 3 years old, children can start to count in the correct order and read their friends names! Teachers
use a variety of things to engage the children such as pictures, music, instruments, dance, toys, books to engage children. Iraida above is using a magnetic board with numbers, Sanae is doing a
baking soda vinegar science experiement and Cheiko is reading a book. You can see children are concentrating, listening carefully and feeling various things from the pictures.
Circle Time Fun in the Churasan, Kansan, Umusan Classes
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Nuuji/ Kafuu Class Science Fun!
This month Nuuji class had some fun
creating their own play-doh through
scientific sensory discovery!
We mixed cornstarch with dish soap to
see how the substances react! Nuuji
class were amazed at how the “powder”
and dish soap could congeal and create a
fun material for them to play with. This
sensory – scientific activity was great
fun, and the Nuuji class students had a
lot of sensory fun playing with the end
substance. We added food colouring to
make our dough even more exciting. Our
little scientists did a great job!
Nuuji and Kafuu Class Frees the Toys!
This month Nuuji class also learned about “freezing” and “melting” substances. We sang a lot about five little snowmen, who melted in the sun and turned to water. In one activity, we demonstrated how solid ice, melts into liquid and what causes
this to happen. The students were given a sensory box filled with frozen balls that contained little fizzy balls trapped inside. The students had to creatively come up with ways to free their fuzzy balls the fastest from the ice; they used warm water, cold water, paint, and methods of separation before they discovered that that heat caused ice to melt. We discussed this in circle time and the children learned that out snowmen melt away due to the hot sun, and stay frozen when it is very cold. Good job 3 year old
class!
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Kugani and Shinka’s Field Trip to Nakagusuku
Last month the Kugani and Shinka classes continued to work on their English and Japanese literacy skills. In the above picture the children practicing their sight word recognition during a game that we play during our English circle time. The teacher says one of the sight words, and then circles that same word on the opposite side of the board. The children must then come up and circle the sight word that the teacher previously said. The teacher then turns the board and reveals if the words match or not. The children love playing this game and it also boosts their sight word recognition through play! In the other picture one of our oldest children is showing off his kanji writing skills, very impressive! The kanji characters that he wrote are quite difficult for a child his age. Keep up the amazing work everyone!
In January the Kugani and Shinka classes went on a field trip to Nakagusku park. The park is very spacious with a wide variety of play equiptment for children of all ages. The hot attractions were the long roller slide and the Tarzan rope swing. The children also enjoyed running around in the grass and playing tag after their picnic lunch. Not only was the trip fun, but it was also a great way for the children to continue developing their large motor skills.
Kugani Shinka Literacy Skills!
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January Guest Presentations Ishikawa Police
On January 23, we had a presentation from the Ishikawa police station that is designed to educate
children to stay away from danger. This included various story telling (puppets, read aloud, and kamishibai) to teach children about stranger danger, encourage traffic safety, and what to do in emergency situations.
How to cross the street was demonstrated and practiced with the children and the children learned 2
Japanese mnemonic to remember safe strategies. For stranger danger “ika no osushi” Ika ... "Ika nai” (Do not go) with people who do not know No ... "Nora nai” (Do not ride) in the car of the people you don`t know O…”Oh goe” (Use a loud voice) to call for help Su... "Sugunigeru” (run away quickly) from strangers
Shi…”shilaseru” (inform) tell a trusted adult
For disaster prevention “okashimo” O…”osanai” (do not push) Ka…”kakenai” (do not run) Shi…”shaberanai” (do not talk)
Mo…”modoranai” (do not go back)
We never know when earthquake or other disasters will occur but we are greatful to the Ishikawa police for taking the time to educate us about crime and disaster prevention, and add to our personal safety.
CoCo Animal Hospital
On January 25th Dr. Yamashita, a local
Veterniarian brought 2 assistants and a Bunny Rabbit to the CDC. Dr. Yamashita had
stethascopes so that the children could listen to the rabbits heartbeat and they got to hear the
heart beat of some of their friends in the Kugani and Shinka classes as well. There was a thorough presentation and a very cute video
about how to handle guinea pigs that the children loved. Through this, they learned
how to handle and care for small animals. At the end of the presentation, the children held
and petted the bunny rabbit. For many of the children it was the first time for them to hold a rabbit. We would like to thank Coco Animal
Hospital for the wonderful expierence.
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Tedako Announcements
Parents’ Night Out
We will be open on Saturday February
11 from 4:00- 8:00 pm. You can enjoy a
walk on the beach, or a dinner out while
your child plays at Tedako Preschool.
Tedako offers this service free of charge
to show appreciation for the support that
we receive throughout the year.
Please RSVP to [email protected] by
Wednesday, February 8. We ask that
you prepare a bento for your child`s
dinner and we will provide a snack.
Children may come in pajamas and can
rest on their nap set if they get sleepy.
4nd Annual Art Exhibit: Little Artists of the World
In February our children`s artistic talents will be showcased at our annual CDC Art
Exhibition. The Famous Artists themed art will be on display on level C of the center building. The
opening of the exhibit will be on Thursday February 16, at 4:30 (after tea time).
We encourage all parents to attend this event, but for safety reasons, it is very important that children
stay with his or her class teacher unless they are signed out of our care. If you would like to attend
this event with your child, please pick them up at the tunnel at 4:15. These children must remain
parent`s responsibility. If your child is in any of the Baby or Toddler
classes we ask that you allow your child to stay with his or her class teacher as the separation from
parents is very difficult on them unless you are able to attend the entire event with your child and plan to go home directly after the event.
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Due to severe allergies, no nuts are allowed. Please be aware that some
prepackaged snacks contain nuts. Please
check the ingredients on all packaging carefully before sending it to school with
your child.
PATO Tea Time
PATO: Parents At Tedako OIST
CDC’s No Nut Policy
Come mingle and get to know CDC and After-school care
families at
the next bi-monthly PATOathering!
We are organizing an Afternoon Tea with simple drinks
and
snacks with fun activities and games for kids and the
whole family!
Everyone from CDC and After-school families are invited,
you don‘t need to be a PATO member to join!
Please bring a dessert or anything you love to eat to
share!
If you don't have the time, don't worry, just come with an
appetite :)
Venue:OIST Seaside House Deck
Date:February 18th, 2017 Saturday
Time:3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fee:500yen/Families
If you are interested, please RSVP
to [email protected] by 10th February.
We would like to have a headcount to prepare!
PATO is a grassroots group of parents seeking to support CDC and build community with other OIST
families.
If you are interested in PATO, please contact us at the address below.
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Setsubun is the day before the beginning of spring in
Japan and it is February 3rd this year. It is a festival to drive away the evil spirits that bring
misfortune and bad health with them by throwing soybeans to a demon (Oni) and eat sushi roll for good
luck. We planned to make sushi rolls as cooking activity on
Friday, February 3th.
We will put rice on seaweed, spread it out, and put cucumber on it!
We will eat them as our afternoon snack. It seems things are more delicious to eat things that are hand made.
Substitutions
Due to availability or ripeness of fresh fruits or vegetables, substitutions may occur.
Young toddlers will not be fed Senbei (Rice Crackers), Dried Fish Chips or Crackers. Especially made rice crackers for babies will be substituted.
Birthday Cake and Milk: On February 17, we will celebrate all February Birthdays and the children
will enjoy cake and milk for snack.
February 2017
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
AM (午後) Cream Cheese /
Crackers クリームチ
ーズ/クラッカー
Banana/Milk
バナナ/ミルク Tangerine
みかん
Apple / Cheese
りんご/チーズ
Berry Smoothie ベリースムージー
PM (午後) Oatmeal / Raisins
オートミール/レーズ
ン
Tomato / Soy Milk
トマト/豆乳 Cereal / Soy Milk シ
リアル/豆乳
Edamame/ Ca
Senbei 枝豆/カルシ
ウムせんべい
Rice / Furikake
ごはん/ふりか
け
Snack Calendar
SETSUBUN
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1
・Rice
・Grilled Fish Mayo Sauce
・Stir fried Bean sprouts
・Chinese Cabbage Salad
・Daikon Miso Soup
2 ・Rice
・Grilled Chicken Meat balls
・Sautéed Spinach
・Seasoned Boiled Okra
・Kouya-dofu Miso Soup
3
・Rice
・Sweet Ginger Soy
Sauce Sole fish
・Cabbage & Ume Salad
・Egg Miso Soup
6 ・Rice
・Pork Chop
・Stir fried Green Vegetable
・Hijiki Salad
・Fu Miso Soup
7 ・Rice
・Saikyou-Miso Marinated
White Fish
・Goya Champuroo
・Cabbage Salad
・Kouya-dofu Miso soup
8 ・Curry rice
・Yuzu Flavored Chinese
Cabbage Salad
・Grape Jelly
9 ・Rice
・Cooked Red Fish
w/Tomato Dressing
・Cooked Tofu & Green
Vegetable
・Stir fried Eggplant Vinegar
Soy Sauce
・Shredded Kombu Miso soup
10 ・Rice
・Okonomi Omelet
・Western Flavored
Cooked Kiriboshi-Daikon
・Nanohana Asian Salad
・Pumpkin Miso Soup
13 ・Rice
・Sweet Soy Sauce Roasted
Hoki Fish
・Simmered Burdock root
・Okra and Corn Salad
・Nameko Miso soup
14 ・Rice ・Grilled Pork w/Green
perilla ・Stir fried Bean Sprouts ・Green Beans Salad
・Onion Miso soup
15 ・Seasoned Rice
・Grilled Herb Hoki Fish
・Sweet Sour Pork
・Green Papaya Salad
・Sweet Potato Miso soup
16 ・Rice
・Gyoza Dumplings
・Thai Style Harusame Salad
・Beans Salad
・Kouya-dofu Miso soup
17 ・Rice
・Simmered Red fish in
Tomato Sauce
・Western Style Cooked
Potato
・Kuzukiri & Crab
Flavored Fish Cake Salad
・Vegetable Miso soup
20 ・Rice’ ・Sautéed Pork w/Grated
Radish Sauce ・Sautéed Chinese Cabbage
& Mushrooms
・Taro Miso Soup
21 ・Rice
・Grilled Shio-kouji
Marinated Hoki Fish
・Western Flavored Cooked
Kiriboshi-Daikon
・ Eggplant Vinegar Soy Sauce
・ Kombu Miso soup
22 ・Rice
・Tofu Hamburg Steak
・Japanese Style stir fried
Lotus Root & Pork
・Bell Pepper Asian Salad
・Okinawa Soba
23 ・Rice
・Steamed Shrimp Dumplings
・Simmered Minced Chicken
& Pumpkin
・Spinach Salad Sesame Seeds
Vinegar dressing
・Nameko Mushroom Miso
Soup
24 ・Rice
・Green Onion & Salt
Seasoned Stir fried Chicken
・Okinawan Style Stir fried
Kampyou
・Broccoli salad
・Fu Miso soup
27 ・Rice
・Yakiniku Flavored
Chicken & Mushroom
・Sweet Sour Meat Balls
・Burdock root Salad
・Egg Miso soup
28 ・Rice
・Ume Flavored Grilled Hoki
Fish
・Cabbage Champuroo
・Marinated Green Vegetable
・Onion Miso Soup
February 2017
Lunch Calendar