Readiness Class
Venturing into the company of a foreign teacher without parents marks children’s initial adventure. Engaging in activities involving physical movement, songs, crafts, and more, they intuitively grasp English’s distinct rhythms and sounds in an enjoyable manner.
This experience also serves as a precursor to preschool, addressing parental concerns like “Will my kids be able to fit in with their peers?”
*Service Alias:First Adventure, Exclusive to Makuhari Center,
- ages 1 years 6 months to 2 years
- Half day: 240mins
- Full day: 480mins
POINTS
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Basic
spoken English skills Initially, children practice communication with a native teacher using fundamental words and phrases. This interaction enhances their enthusiasm for learning English. -
Exposure
to the outside world ” First Adventure” serves as their inaugural experience of separation from their mother. It facilitates learning cooperation with peers and staff, fostering self-sufficiency. -
Preparation
for preschool This course effectively readies students for preschool. They grasp concepts like colors, shapes, numbers, and words related to monthly themes.
Additionally, they cultivate skills in cooperation, class interaction, and readiness for extended lessons.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Sample schedule, subject to slight variations based on the center.
※First Adventure (Makuhari) is a 2-hour class.
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10:00 Free Play Time
Free play time encourages children to interact with friends independently. Children can select their favorite toys and picture books, relax, and naturally adapt to the English environment.
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10:20 Circle Time
Circle time marks the start of an enjoyable class. Participants gather in a large circle and sing a song. Each child takes a turn, offering basic greetings like “How are you?” and “Happy!” along with sharing their name. Additionally, flashcards will be utilized to introduce words aligned with the monthly theme.
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10:30 Songs and Movements
Engage with English through expressive body movements synced with the music. Over time, Children will find yourself recalling beloved tunes and occasionally humming them to yourself.
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10:40 Toilet & Snack Time
“Tea, please.” “Snack, please.” Afterward, we practice “Hands on your knees” to wait patiently until everyone is ready. Even while enjoying snacks, English phrases like “Yummy!” naturally fill the air.
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10:45 Park Time
Children develop their physical abilities during the outdoor play. Enjoying the nature and learning the traffic rules are also important purposes of park time.
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11:30 Activity / Story Time
Activity Time
Engaging in easy crafts and games aligned with the monthly theme. Sticking stickers, painting with various materials, and immersing in crafts bring out English naturally. The best part is the smile when the project is complete.
Story Time
As the teacher presents the picture book, children instinctively gather around. Swiftly, they enter the realm of picture books, guided by the distinctive rhythm of English. The teacher narrates the story in a relaxed ambiance.
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11:50 Lunch Time
Children enjoy their lunch with their friends. They learn to open their lunch boxes, use cutlery properly and eat neatly on their own.
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13:00 Nap or Free Play Time
It is a time for napping or freely playing with friends and teachers.
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13:15 Sticker & Good-Bye Time / Explanation to Parents
Place stickers on attendance notes and conclude the lesson with a good-bye song.During this period, native teachers and bilingual staff will provide explanations about the day’s lessons to parents.
Maximizing English Output
FULL DAY PLAN
14:00 ～ 17:00
From 2:00 PM, children consolidate and further develop their English skills acquired, through natural communication.
In the mixed-age setting, children also develop social skills by observing and learning from older peers and by helping younger ones.
During Enrichment time, we offer a variety of activities such as sing & dance, outdoor play, or drawing each day
TEACHING MATERIALS
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Our Unique Curriculum
Our Unique Curriculum
Aligned with the curriculum, we employ Kids International’s exclusive teaching materials, supplemented by take-home resources for practicing class activities at home. Through a collaborative effort between the school and families, we provide robust support for your child’s English learning journey.
(*Photo for illustrative purposes)
VOICE
Developing social and cognitive skills through English learning
After school, my child continues to engage in English conversations at home. The experience goes beyond language acquisition, also fostering skills in group learning, critical thinking, and interpersonal interactions.