Tedako Preschool Newsletter

T E D A K O P R E S C H O O L

N E W S L E T T E R

N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 1

11/19（Fri）2：50～

We will celebrate all children ages 2 and above

with November birthdays.

For precautionary measure, we celebrate

children’s Birthday with their own

classmates and teachers only.

Events

Birthday Party

Shichi-Go-San Photo Shoot

Only for children who are 3 and 5

years old as of November 30, 2021.

11/9 (Tue) Kafuu

11/10(Wed) Nuuji

11/11(Thu) Kugani

11/16(Tue) Miyarabi

11/17(Wed) Wakatida& Nujumi

11/18(Thu) Shinka

Winter Concert

SAVE THE DATE

Bi-Annual Health Check Up11/15(Mon) 2:30 pm ～

Day 1) Friday, December 3 – Preschool & Shinka

Day 2) Wednesday, December 8 – Infants & Pre-toddlers

Day 3) Thursday, December 9 –Toddlers

We would like to get the CDC children to experience

part of this traditional Japanese event and we will be

taking commemorative pictures of 3 years old and 5 years

old children in November.

The 5 years old children will be dressing up in traditional

Japanese attire and the 3 years old children will be

dressing up in traditional Okinawan attire.

Please dress your child in a red OIST T-shirt and a

pants on the picture day. We encourage you to

comb or tie up your child’s hair at home prior to

coming to the CDC.

SHICHI-GO-SAN PHOTO SHOOTING

The participation is voluntary.

Please let us know if you do not want your

child to participate in the photo shoot.

【Target Children】

3 years old: Born from December 1 2017,

through November 30, 2018

5 years old: Born in December 1, 2015 through

November 30, 2016

Origin of Shichi-Go-San

In the old days, there were no various kinds of medicines or hospitals as there are now, and it was easy to get sick and so on. It was said that children up to the age of seven were especially susceptible to illness. Therefore, a ritual was held to ask their gods to help the children grow up healthy, which has been passed down to the current Shichigosan.

Shichi-Go-San (7-5-3)

Shichi-Go-San is a day to celebrate the growth of children (3 or 7 years old girls and 5 years old boys) and to wish for their healthy upbringing onNovember 15.

Shichi-Go-San (Seven-Five-Three)

Let's go to the shrine with everyone in the family!

Let's go to a Shinto shrine to give thanks for how far your child has come, and to pray that he or she will continue to grow up healthy and vigorous.

Let's eat Chitose Candy

Chitose candy is depicted as a candy for 1000 years old.

It is difficult to live to be 1,000 years old, but it has the meaning of wishing that you can live that long and healthy.

That's why the candy and the bag it comes in are so long.

Shichi-Go-San (Seven-Five-Three)

TEDAKO WINTER CONCERT

Hooray, Tedako parents!

Tedako CDC will be able to hold the Winter Concert in the auditorium with restrictions if

the infection situation of the new coronavirus continues at the current (low) level!

When the weather gets cold out, our preschool children will warm your heart with their

lovely voices and dance!

Please prepare the children’s clothes as requested by his or her classroom. If you have any

questions, please confirm it to each class teacher.

Day 1) Friday, December 3 – Preschool & Shinka

Day 2) Wednesday, December 8 – Infants & Pre-toddlers

Day 3) Thursday, December 9 – Toddlers

The event will be held with infection control measures in place, so we would appreciate your

cooperation. The specific schedule will be announced as soon as it is available.

BI-ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK UP

We have scheduled an upcoming health

screening with a pediatrician from 2:30 pm

at Tedako on Monday, November 15th.

Parents, this health screening is required! Please

ensure your child(ren) will take the screening at the

CDC or you must take your child to a clinic at your

own expense.

Also, please update your child`s

immunization records and submit a copy of

your child`s shot record to the CDC office

staff with any necessary updates/changes.

Thank you in advance for your support and

cooperation.

KEEP KIDS SAFE

Please watch your child/ren carefully during and after pick up.

When you are here your child is your responsibility.

Many children are climbing the rock wall at the entrance of the CDC when leaving in the afternoon. Climbing is good for children, however it is unsafe if not supervised by adults. When your child/ren are on any high places such as fences, the slides, trees and etc., please keep your eyes on your child/ren.

Children love to run and there is a street outside of the CDC, so please do not let any child(ren) besides your own out of the gate.

WELCOME RUKA SENSEI!Ruka joined us from October in Shinka class.

Hello all the parents!

My name is Ruka Terukina and I am a new classroom staff

in Shinka Class.

I am originally from Okinawa, but I lived in the United

States for the past seven years. I have a background in

Early Childhood Education, Human Services, and Mental

Health fields. I’ve worked at orphanages and preschools in

Kenya and Tanzania as a volunteer teacher and worked at

psychiatric hospitals in the States as a mental health

technician.

– My Core Belief as a Childcare Worker –

I value learning and growing together with children!😊

I believe that I am not only a teacher in classroom,

children are also teachers to me because they open my

eyes and inspire me with their creativity and uniqueness.

I will do my best to create a child-focused environment

with my value!

WELCOME CHISATO SENSEI!Chisato joined us from November in Nujumi class.

My name is Chisato Kamiunten. I have

worked in a travel agency and a library. My

motivation for becoming interested in early

childhood education came when I was

working as a volunteer assistant at a Japanese

language school in Sydney. The students

ranged from 3 years old to junior high school

students. I was in a class of 4-year-olds. they

spoke both English and Japanese and they

taught me English and also about Australian

culture. That experience is a treasure for me.

Currently, I am studying to become a

certified nursery teacher. This is my first time

working in a nursery, school so I will do my

best to study hard and do my best. I look

forward to working with you.

SNACK TIMEK

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Kukuru and Akasan babies enjoy

eating. Before snack time, we wash

their hands to get them ready for

their snack. Teachers support young

babies by feeding them, while mobile

babies get an extra spoon to play

with as they use their hands to try to

feed themselves. At every meal,

teachers try to introduce children to

what is inside their “Bento”(lunch

box). For instance, teachers explain

to babies the kind of vegetables, fruits,

colors, and other sensory things like

cold, warm, sweet, salty, or sour.

Teachers also encourage the use of

the baby sign language for “more,” ”all

done,“ and “please”

TODDLER ONESSTORY TIME

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In the pre-toddler class, every day we read picture books during

circle time and before nap time. Children love reading picture

books. First, we sing "Story Time Song" together to increase the

excitement. After preparing to listen to the stories, we begin the

story time. Through picture books, the children have various

opportunities to listen and learn new vocabulary words. The new

pictures and the world of the picture books in the story can

contribute to in expanding the interest of children. Enriching

vocabulary words and imaginations will eventually improve the

conversation skill of the children.

In addition, the children will be able to recognize the changes in

the character’s perspective which is vital in enriching and

expanding the children’s emotions and imaginations. By being able

to relate to the world of picture books to their own individual

experiences, it enables the children to expand their interest.

Children are able to learn many new knowledge while enjoying

their favorite picture books during this valuable story time.

TODDLER TWOSPUZZLE TIME

Playing with puzzles provides many benefits for young children and promotes their development in various ways.

Whilst children are playing with puzzles, they:

・Develop vocabulary

・Develop and refine their fine motor skills.

・Develop hand-eye coordination

・Improve memory skills

・Increase problem-solving skills

・Build spatial perception

・Cultivate patience and concentration

Most importantly, completing a puzzle after repeatedly trying it, brings children so much satisfaction. This experience in overcoming

the challenges involved in solving a puzzle gives them a sense of achievement and pride within themselves. It not only boosts their

self-confidence and self-esteem but also prepares them for other challenges in life.

Here are the top 3 most popular puzzles among the children of toddler classes:

・Animals

・Transportation

・Shapes

Puzzles are fun educational toys that challenge young minds.

We highly recommend you give your child an opportunity to play with them at home as well.

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SELF HELP SKILLSA Journey to Become Independent (3-5 years old classes)

As our preschoolers grow and mature, there are certain self-care skills (washing

hands, getting dressed, using utensils, among others) that they will need to learn to do

on their own. These everyday tasks are things that need to be taught and practiced.

In our 3-5 years old classes, we use a self-help checklist that provides a clear guideline

on how to make sure our students become independent and are ready for the next

class and their future in general. Whenever our students try something new, we focus

on the journey (the method) and not the destination (the result). In the beginning,

they are bound to make mistakes, we encourage and teach them instead of stepping

in and doing the task for them.

We guide our students on how to dress and undress by themselves, by providing

positive feedback and showing them how to do it, but we insist that they try it by

themselves. We apply the same concept when we ask them to clean their futon after

rest time, we can assist as necessary but ultimately, they must do it by themselves.

While our students are learning to use the toilet, which is one of the main self-help

skills we expect them to attain, we also teach them how to wash their hands properly.

We explain that handwashing isn’t only for keeping hands clean, but it helps get rid of

the germs that make people sick. It’s important that our children learn this skill on

their own because we are not always around to make sure they do it the right way.

Learning to become independent is an important part of personal and social

development, we are responsive when our student's express pleasure about their

accomplishments and discoveries but we let them explore their own potential and

attempt daily routines by themselves so they can gain autonomy of their own

learning.

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Wakati

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DRAMATIC PLAYThe drama center is one of those centers that finds its way into all the other

classroom centers somehow! The children love playing house, pretending to work in

a restaurant, playing doctor. On any given day you can come into the Shinka

classroom and find the kids dancing around to music, pretending to be their favorite

Pokémon or pretending to be the teacher and leading a circle time. Dramatic play is

a wonderful way for the children to use their imaginations and strengthen bonds and

friendships with their peers.

We have more of an unstructured style of dramatic play in the Shinka classroom.

There are items set out for the kids to use in a specific way, but the children are not

required to use them in that way. Most of the time the children use the toys and

items in the drama center, as well as other centers, to represent whatever they can

think of. It is fun to see them using rocks from the science center as food, when we

have actual food toys in the drama center! Their imaginations are endless.

Dramatic play can take on many forms, and while pretending may just look like

playing, it is integral to the developmental learning process. It should always be

encouraged, and children need lots of opportunities to engage in it. Dramatic play

promotes language development, conflict resolution, supports math and literacy, and

so much more.

NOVEMBER SNACK MENU

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Brown Rice Cereal/

Soy Milk

玄米フレーク/豆乳

Calcium Senbei/

Raisins

カルシウムせんべい/レーズン

Yogurt/

Mixed Berries

ヨーグルト/ミックスベリー

Tangerine/

Veggie Crackers*Orange Juice/Veggie Crackers

みかん/野菜クラッカー

Brown Rice Senbei/Dates*Baby Senbei/Dates

玄米せんべい/デーツ*ベビーせんべい/デーツ

P

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Wheat Crackers/

Cheese

五穀クラッカー/チーズ

Banana/

Soy Milk

バナナ/豆乳

Whole Wheat Bread/Milk

*Pumpkin/Milk

全粒粉パン/牛乳

*カボチャ/牛乳

Edamame/

Wheat Crackers*Broccoli/Baby Senbei

*ブロッコリー/ベビーせんべい

枝豆/五穀クラッカー

Baked Sweet Potato

焼き芋

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Due to availability or ripeness of fresh fruits or vegetables, substitutions may occur.果物の入荷状況や熟度によってはメニューが変更することがあります。

* Substitution for young toddler. ＊印は小さなお子様用のおやつです。We will celebrate all November Birthdays and the children will enjoy cake and Soy milk with their friends on 11/19.11/19(金)には11月のお誕生会をします。ケーキと豆乳でお祝いします。

NOVEMBER LUNCH CALENDARMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 Rice

Fish w Green Onion

Stir fry Dried Radish Strips

Onion & Corn Salad

Radish Miso Soup

2 Rice

Pork w Tomato Dressing

Stir Fried Burdock

Hijiki Salad

Yushi Tofu Soup

3

Holiday

4 Rice

Chicken Ball

Stir Fried Bitter melon

Chinese Cabbage SaladFu (Wheat Gluten) Miso Soup

5 Rice

Fish w Veggie Dressing

Vegetable boiled in Soup

Vermicelli Salad

Egg Miso Soup

8 Rice

Pork Chop

Stir Fried Green Vegetable

Seaweed Salad

Fu (Wheat Gluten)Miso soup

9 RiceGrilled Hoki Fish w Curry Flavor

Braised Pumpkin

Green Pepper Salad

Chinese Cabbage Miso Soup

10 Curry RicePotato Salad

Lemon Jelly

11RiceRed Fish w Tomato Dressing

Shredded Carrots

Egg Plant w Vinegar Soy Sauce

Vermicelli Miso Soup

12 RiceFried Chicken

Cabbage & Mushroom Sauté

Udon SaladShiitake Mushroom Miso Soup

15 RiceHoki White Fish w Green Sauce

Stir Fried Burdock

Okura Ume Salad

Chinese Cabbage Miso Soup

16 Rice

Chicken Cutlet

Stir Fried Hijiki

Papaya Salad

Potato Miso Soup

17 Jyu-shi Mixed Rice

White Fish w Herb

Sweet & Sour Pork

Cole Slaw

Seaweed Soup

18 RiceChicken w Herb Sauce

Ma-bo VermicelliBamboo Shoot Salad

Dried Tofu Miso Soup

19 Rice

Flat Fish w Sweet Sour Sauce

Braised Winter Melon

Pumpkin Salad

Bean Sprout Miso Soup

22 Rice

Tofu BurgStir Fried Dried Gourd Shavings

Potato Salad

Wakame Miso Soup

23

Holiday

24 Rice

Pork w Ume SauceStir Fried Lotus & Sesame

Onion SaladRadish Miso Soup

25 Rice

Fried White Fish

Braised Pumpkin & Chicken

Spinach Salad

Winter Melon Miso Soup

26 RiceChicken w G. Onion

Stir Fried Bean Sprout

Broccoli Salad

Fried Tofu Miso Soup

29 RiceHoki Fish w Green Sauce

Ma-Bo Winter MelonCabbage Salad

Shiitake Mushroom Miso Soup

30 Rice

Chicken w Soy Sauce

Meat & Potato w MisoBurdock & Naruto Salad

Egg Miso Soup

CDC/SAP PARENT TEACHER COUNCIL

Your opinion is important!

Join the PTC Open Forum on November 4, 2021 on Zoom.

The Parent Teacher Council (PTC) is a collaborative forum where parent and teacher representatives discuss operational issues together and make recommendations to the leadership team.

In this open forum we will update you on previous PTC discussion points and provide a platform for you to discuss new topics.

Join us for the PTC

Open Forum!

Your opinion is

important!

Meeting ID: 915 2297 4210

Password: 656581

CONTACT

oistptc.slack.com

[email protected]

The long-awaited PATO - Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW) is back!

With the TAW, we say "THANK YOU" to the CDC teachers and administration for another year of hard work.

We very much appreciate the engagement and excellent care for our loved ones!

Generous donations of ¥257,417 allowed PATO to schedule one week full of culinary delights and personal gifts

for CDC employees and supporters.

PATO - TEACHERS APPRECIATION WEEK

Monday

Nov. 8

Tuesday

Nov. 9

Wednesday

Nov. 10

Thursday

Nov. 11

Friday

Nov. 12

THE BROS! Taco taco!Kino cakes and

coffee!All about YOU! Pastry day!

Enjoy original and unique

"Okinawa and American”

inspired THE BROS

Sandwiches!

Authentic Mexican home-

made tacos in hand-made

tortillas from El Chocolatl

Catering. An original

recipe from the North of

Mexico.

Kino Store home-made

sweets with selected

ingredients for all CDC

supporters! Teachers,

administration, security

personal, and bus drivers:

Enjoy the delights with tea

or coffee from the new

CDC coffee machine!

A small gift for everyone

taking care of our loved

ones and a BIG thank you

for your engagement,

patience, energy, and love.

Friday is pastry day!

Croissants, cakes,

baguettes, bagels,

sandwiches …Otonariya

Bakery provides selected

treats to enjoy.

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