Five to six students visit a pre-school located in Ichigaya once a week for a period of five weeks during the semester. The Pre-School Program gives students the opportunity to see Japanese pre-schools from inside, while the pre-school children have a chance to get to know foreigners living in Japan.
The Pre-School Program started tentatively after a student of FCC, Mr. Hitoshi Ode who knew one of the mothers of the pre-school children, introduced Sophia Alpha to the pre-school staff in Autumn 2002. One semester later, the Pre-School Program was established as one of our regular activities.
Through playing with kids we gain insights about the Japanese Pre-School Education. We also establish a relationship between FCC and the local community.
We organize the program with the knowledge and experience gained in the BEST (Bancho Elementary School Teaching) program which is a program designed for elementary school pupils. The difference between the BEST and Pre-School programs is that we use English as Second Language when interacting with the pre-school children.
Example of Activities:
1st Week: Introduction and greetings in Six languages
2nd Week: songs (BINGO and Father Abraham)
3rd Week: crafts (origami and dream catcher)
4th Week: colouring
5th Week: sign language and songs |
