Candy Canes [Katy]
Only 8 more days until Christmas! It's so soon I can hardly believe it. Before we know it this year will already be over..
Today was bread day here at Pipi. Masayo took time out of her busy day to cook us all lunch this morning. Thank you Masayo~
For morning circle we took down the 17 from our advent calendar.
It read `Eat something yummy.` But where could this yummy thing be?
We set off to find it.
Maybe it's in the kitchen?
Oh! I found it! We had some yummy healthy fruit. Only 1 piece each.
Aaaand back downstairs for song and dance, and flashcard time.
For todays story we read the last chapter of 'Santa Mouse.' It had great lessons about not hitting when angry, and not saying mean jokes. I hope everyone remembers those lessons!
We had a nice big lunch thanks to Masayo. Yum yuuum!
Later at playtime the kids had a blast with the blocks like always. It's such a well loved toy!
I hope everyone had a wonderful day here at Pipi! See you all again soon.
:) Katy
See you Kao [Katy]
Hello again everyone! Only 10 more days until Christmas.
Today we baked Christmas cookies.
The cookies before going into the oven.
We even read a cookie themed book!
What a nice lunch!
Trying on some glasses.
Today we said our goodbyes to Kao. Today was her last day with us here at Pipi. :( We'll miss you Kao please come back soon!
The kids made her a lovely goodbye gift and in return got lots of wonderful gifts from Kao. Thank you!
Please come back soon to see us Kao!
Katy
Early Pipi Christmas Surprise [Katy]
Hello again everyone! How are you all? I hope you`re staying warm and healthy.
Today we opened up the 11th on our Advent Calendar.
Today's card read "Early Pipi Christmas surprise."
OOhhh a surprise! The kids ran around with Marco to try and locate it. Where could it be?
Here it is!
The kids all took turns pulling a surprise out of the bag.
Marco brought in lots of great new things for the kids at Pipi to play with! More blocks, a new book, and lots of puzzels! Yippeee!
Thank you Marco!
We made Christmas candles for today's craft.
The kids really enjoyed playing with the new toys.
Last story of the day.
See you!
I hope everyone had a nice and fun day here at Pipi! Until next time!
xoxo Katy :)
Under the Christmas tree [Katy]
Happy wednesday everyone!
Today was a busy day with lots of little ones. With so many little ones it was quite nosiy today but a lot of fun!
We opened the 2 on our Advent Calendar and got to play a game this morning!
At story time M read about the 3 little pigs and I read a Christmas book. After we made presents to put under our Pipi tree.
After craft we sang the song for December, 'Frosty the Snowman.' And then we said goodbye to the litttle ones and their mommies.
Such great friends these two. :)
Time for lunch! Someone's excited to eat!
I hope everyone had a great Wednesday!
See you all next time!
~Katy
Happy Thanksgiving! [Katy]
Happy American Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you are all having a wonderful day. :)
Now that winter is here we got off to a bit of a late start this morning. It sure takes a long time to do our morning ritual AND take off our snow gear! Whew!
For today's Flashcard Time I chose the 7th student from the left to be today's assistant. Mr A did a great job helping me out!
Our craft today was rather special. We used the bread the teachers made a with food coloring and our fingers we painted pictures of the bread! How cool is that?
For lunch we were lucky enough to dine on not one but TWO delicious whole chickens! Yum yum.
Playtime was short but enjoyable. We even got to spend some time outside!
Even though I'm so far away from my family on this holiday I'm glad to have spent the day with all the wonderful kids and teachers here at Pipi! It was a great Thanksgiving.
I cant wait to see you all again soon! Have a great rest of the day. :)
xoxo Katy
Gobble gobble [Katy]
Happy Thursday everyone! Only one more day until the weekend begins.
We had Parent teacher conferences throughout the day so while I was talking to parents Marco lead a 'Pipi School' and played pretend with the students as if they were in elementary school. They all practiced writing words and Abcs.
After we practiced reading our monthly book together.
In America the last Thursday of the month is reserved for Thanksgiving. It's a holiday similar to the Japanese New Year where Americans get together with their family, give thanks, and eat lots and lots of food. On this day almost all Americans eat Turkey. Yum!
Keeping with that theme for our craft today we drew turkeys by tracing our hands.
After lunch it's time to brush our teeth.
Marco surprised everyone with some popcorn!
I hope everyone had fun today! See you next time!
Katy
Life through binoculars [Katy]
Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well and keeping warm.
Even with gloomy skies and weather the atmosphere at Pipi was warm and sunny today. The kids gave it their all during flashcard time.
For today's craft we made binoculars! The kids seemed really into it and played with them well into the end of the day.
Thanks for the fun day everyone! Be sure to take care of your health during this time.
I look forward to seeing everyone again soon.
Katy
The last day before Halloween [Katy]
Today is the last day before Halloween. For morning circle we went through and introduced each kids character. There were some great costumes as usual today. Everyone looked great!
At flashcard time we compared heights to better explain 'short' and 'tall' in English.
For craft time we mixed red and yellow paint to make orange pumpkins.
As usual today was a lot of fun. I'll be sad when the kids at Pipi no longer come in costume.. :'(
Katy
Over the river and through the woods [Katy]
Hello everyone! Did you have a nice weekend?
We had such a fun day today at Pipi!
After Morning Circle we got on the Pipi bus and went to Kaguraoka Park. The weather was perfect for such an adventure!
At the park we saw many many squirrels! It was the first time I ever saw a squirrel in Japan.
We took some breaks along our walk.
And once we crouched down low and became quiet the squirrels came to see us!
After visiting the squirrels we started heading back to the bus. Along the way we came upon a waterfall! Isn't it lovely?
After that we went back to Pipi for lunch, workbooks, and good ol' play time.
Wow what do you have there!?
I hope everyone had as much fun as I did today! See you again soon. ;D
Katy
Window decorations [Katy]
We had lots of fun dancing at the morning circle.
Today Marco brought in some wonderful Halloween stickers for the windows! The kids had a blast putting them up.
For our craft the students colored letters for our 'Happy Halloween' banner.
We learned a new song, maybe your child can sing it to you?
Goodbye everyone!
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