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Even though the state of emergency has officially been lifted for the entirety of Japan, online learning is here to stay. Schools will likely stagger days in the classroom in the months to come and, without medical interventions for COVID-19, many families (understandably!) will be hesitant to invite tutors or babysitters into their homes. The good news is that online offerings are much better today than they were even a few months ago. Teachers have the hang of corralling kids for storytime. Tutors have found digital tools to help with language learning. While we all hope in-person education...
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2020-05-12
Group Zoom sessions are a fun way for your children to play, learn and interact with others, as well as for your family to meet our awesome babysitters! Each session will last around 30 minutes and will be led by a CareFinder babysitter who is also offering one-on-one services. See below for details on dates, times and activities and be sure to check this schedule frequently for newly added sessions!
Date & Time Description Age Group* Sitter Monday, July 13 @ 4 p.m. Join Jonathan for reading and phonics perfect for young English learners! 3 - 6...In addition to the many ways the coronavirus has quickly impacted our lives - from school closures to working from home - it's also meant that our families are no longer able to explore Japan's cultural and entertainment landmarks. Museums are closed and domestic travel is not recommended under the country's state of emergency. While nothing can replace seeing Tokyo's skyline from Tokyo Tower's highest point or watching snow monkeys in Jigokudani in person, technology can give us the next best thing! Many museums, zoos and other popular destinations in Japan have live streams or virtual tours...
If you're going a little stir-crazy after several weeks of being at home, working from home and sometimes teaching at home thanks to school closures, you're not alone! The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in billions of people around the world being cooped up indoors in an effort to "flatten the curve." While there may be some comfort in company, it's likely not helping you to stay cool, calm and collected. And to be fair: there is a global pandemic that's upending society and economies all over the world. You're allowed to be out of sorts! But existing in crisis mode, especially when you...
As the impact of the coronavirus in Japan evolves, the Prime Minister has declared a state of emergency for seven prefectures: Hyogo, Fukuoka, Tokyo, Osaka, Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa. What the state of emergency means can differ from prefecture to prefecture and will also vary from family to family. In Tokyo, Governor Yuriko Koike has asked that certain businesses temporarily close in addition to (strongly) suggesting people stay at home unless they need to...
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