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8th October 2014, 08:44 AM
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| Re: Abroad international school Okayama
The aim of Abroad international school Okayama is to provide a high quality curriculum and International atmosphere that allows children learn more about their environment and also develop their English naturally through fun and stimulating activities. It is a kindergarten and primary school taught in English. Curriculum: Infants & Toddlers (1-2 years old) LITERACY AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT Dictates words, phrases, ideas, experiences, story events, sentences Uses pictures, signs, symbols to represent oral language, ideas, stories Contributes to shared writing Listens daily to fluent and expressive formal and informal texts Recites with expression and rhythm Matches/produces words with same beginning sound Makes and confirms predictions Makes connections using illustrations/photos, prior knowledge, real-life experiences Identifies the source of environmental sounds Expresses familiar routines, tells simple personal narratives or memories Identifies the meaning of content-specific vocabulary Makes connections between oral language and print Recognizes favorite books by covers Listens to and discusses literary multicultural texts, songs and oral stories Focuses on letter names and shapes Experiments daily with a variety of writing surfaces and materials Uses props to convey meaning Uses newly learned vocabulary on multiple occasions and in new contexts Identifies a wide variety of objects through receptive language Derives meaning from non-verbal and verbal cues MATH AND SCIENCE Recognizes six colors: Red, yellow, blue, orange, green, and purple Recognizes four shapes: circle, triangle, square, and rectangle Understands size concepts: long, short, big, small Can match according to shape and/or color Can count from 1 to 5 Understands parts of the body Understands seasons and the weather Uses language associated with time in everyday situations PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Manipulates two small objects at the same time Strengthens hand grasp and uses hands in many positions Coordinates hand and eye movements Uses writing and drawing tools with control and intention Develops strength, dexterity, and control needed to use tools and materials Able to walk on tiptoes Practices self-help skills (zips, buttons) Carries an item while walking Go up and downstairs (aided) Can run Can jump Able to kick and /or roll a ball Builds an understanding of directionality and position in space Explores manipulative toys FINE ARTS Uses language as part of dramatic play Makes believe with objects Dramatizes stories, experiences, poems, fingerplays, moods Creates original work Recalls words in a song or fingerplay Participates in classroom music activities Expresses feelings through movement Engages in dramatic play with others SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Names family members and relationships Knows own first and last name Recognizes qualities, interests, skills, traditions, experiences that make people unique Helps establish rules, routines Displays a positive self-concept and self-esteem Pursues challenges, accepts setbacks Initiates play situations Contributes to classroom responsibility (takes on jobs) Shows curiosity in new experiences Follows familiar routines independently Respects differences Expresses interests and self-direction in learning Shares and cooperates with others Shows concern about rules and group expectations Demonstrates conflict-resolution strategies Learns how to make and keep friends Works with others to solve problems Takes turns Stays with or repeats a task Separates from family, adjusts to new situations Uses materials appropriately and puts them away Connects actions and consequences Takes care of his/her own things Accepts responsibility for own behavior Expresses and manages feelings, needs, opinions Shows empathy Uses good manners: “Thank you” and “Please” as well as “ You are welcome” Respects rights and property of self and others Respects differences \ Fee:      Address: Abroad International School-Okayama Branch Japan, 岡山県Okayama-shi, 幸町8-21 +81 86-221-0144 • Map: [MAP]https://maps.google.co.in/maps?q=Abroad+international+school+Okayama&hl=en&l l=34.661699,133.919477&spn=0.020897,0.040855&sll=2 7.923952,-82.502882&sspn=0.011224,0.020428&hq=Abroad+interna tional+school&hnear=Okayama,+Japan&t=m&z=15&iwloc= A[/MAP] |