The school year in Japan starts in April, so Cailey just started a new year at yochien, and Bryant started going too. There are 3 years of yochien. Nen sho (youngest-3 year olds), nen chu (middle 4 year olds), and nen cho (the oldest, 5 year olds). This year Cailey is a nen cho san and the first day she came home and told me "Mom, they don't call me "Cailey chan" anymore, now I'm "Cailey san." Which basically means that she is really cool now. Kind of like the senior class verses the freshman. Both Cailey and Bryant are doing really well so far this year. Cailey seems to really like her new teacher and is making a lot of friends. Her Japanese is starting to flow naturally, so I think it is easier for her now. Bryant also really likes it so far. The best news for me is that he magically became potty trained when he started going. Thank you yochien!!
Here is our very handsome Bryant in the uniform on the first day school.
This is a picture of Bryant sitting with his class for the opening ceremony on the first day of school. They wear the color coded hats to tell which class they are in...very stylish I think.
Cailey and Bryant posing together.
The kids walk to school in a walking group with other yochien aged kids that live near us. One of the teachers comes and meets them and takes the group to school. The meeting spot just happens to be right in front of our house, very convenient for us! Each morning before they leave they say a morning greeting (asa no goaisatsu). Here is a video of it.
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April 30, 2008
Yochien (Kindergarten/Preschool)
Posted by Griffin Family at 11:36 PM
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6 comments:
How adorable! Wow -- 2 kids in school?! I love them in their little uniforms...what a crack up! Hope that things are going well. We miss you guys.
I am so glad you posted this. So cute. Bryant is adorable in his uniform. He looks all grown up.
The kids look SOO cute in their little uniforms. Spencer and I thought the morning greeting was also very cute. It's probably nice to have both kids in school. That only leaves one a home.
Hooray for potty-trained Bryant - it's a Japanese miracle!
Reminds me of our days at Carden Memorial! I do miss the uniforms -- enjoy it while you can! What a great opportunity for your children! Take care!
That is too cool. I am amazed at how grown up these two are. Your family is sooo cute:-)
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