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Last week, we posted an article that outlined all of the non-traditional things your children are learning while out of the classroom. And we think those things are very valuable lessons to learn! But of course, we also understand that you may be worried about your child's education. While many schools have done amazing things with regard to virtual learning, your kids may benefit from some supplemental resources. And you're in luck! We've rounded up some incredible fun and educational tools...
Life Lessons Learned Outside the Classroom
2020-03-25
To say that life for your family has changed dramatically over the last few weeks is a bit of an understatement. In addition to all of the extra time you may be spending at home together, your child has been out of school. Some schools have offered remote learning options. Some schools haven't. But either way, your children haven't had a traditional learning environment for several weeks. And unlike scheduled breaks from school, this one was far from planned. So while we're sure you're doing your best to assist with algebra homework, you can absolutely be forgiven if you're at a loss on how...
Japanese Phrases All Parents Should Know
2020-03-18
While many non-Japanese speakers living in Japan pick up some of the most common phrases pretty quickly (how many times a day do you say “arigatou gozaimasu” or “sumimasen?”), there are a lot of things most of us don’t know how to say. And when you’re a parent, being able to effectively communicate is important. Whether you’re traveling around the city with your children or are dealing with a medical issue or emergency, you’ll need to have some key Japanese phrases in your back pocket. We’ve rounded up some of the most important Japanese words and phrases every parent should know. Read below...
Thanks to the uncertainty around coronavirus, your family's life probably feels a bit more stressful than usual these days. With school closures, you've had to quickly learn to navigate remote learning, in addition to figuring out childcare and a comfortable way for the whole family to work, learn and live at home a lot more often. Just as you're feeling a bit frazzled, your children may also be feeling the effects of the situation. Especially for children not quite old enough to grasp exactly what's happening, things can be very confusing and scary. They know they see their friends less and...
With many schools closed for at least several weeks as Japan works to contain the spread of COVID-19, what are kids supposed to do with all that free time? And how are parents supposed to keep them busy and out of their hair?! Of course, lots of schools will offer remote learning options during this time and there are plenty of options for education and enrichment otherwise. But it's inevitable that there will be hours to fill with entertaining and engaging activities. We've compiled some of our favorite ideas here to help parents out! Reading The silver lining to schools...
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