All posts tagged "Top of the Class"

  • How to make your kids do homework (without having a nervous breakdown yourself)

    by C. Moorman and T. Haller Tired of arguing, nagging and struggling with your kids to get them to do homework? Are you discovering that bribing, threatening, and punishing don’t yield positive results? If so, this article...

    • Posted September 1, 2011
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  • Raise a kid who loves school

    Conquering first-day fears School’s supposed to be a fun place for children to learn and grow, but students of all ages—from pre-schoolers to kindergarteners to elementary students—may find the big building a tad scary. After all, the...

    • Posted July 28, 2011
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  • Kids’ summer activities

    The school year is almost over and your les petits await activities that are fun and enjoyable to welcome the warm bliss of summer. Don’t disappoint them. Go outdoors, foster friendships and keep those minds in shape....

    • Posted June 9, 2011
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  • What are the international schools doing to help Tohoku?

    Nishimachi International School In April, Grade 9 students held their annual Community Service Car Wash at the Nishimachi playgrounds to contribute to the relief fund for the March 11 tsunami victims in the Northeast of Japan. Nishimachi...

    • Posted May 15, 2011
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  • Summer learning

    Special Courses at Temple for the Grown-Ups Whether you want to improve skills for the workplace or simply want to learn something you’ve always wanted to, you’ll most likely find a course or workshop in our program...

    • Posted March 31, 2011
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  • Montessori Friends International

    Montessori Friends International is one of the longest-running learning center for kids, owned and managed by American mother of 3, Jeanne Shimazaki whose boundless energy and natural love for kids contribute to the overall positive atmosphere in...

    • Posted February 28, 2011
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  • Keiki International Preschool

    Catering to families living around the Setagaya district. We asked Mie Ward, the school director about what’s on offer at their school.   1. What does Keiki mean? Keiki in Hawaiian means “child(ren)”. Hawaii is very much...

    • Posted February 1, 2011
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  • Nihongo ga hanseruyo ni narimashita

    I came to Japan on assignment merely to start up a branch office with nointention of staying any longer than 10 months. I knew no language besides English and Italian. I recall how challenging my first few...

    • Posted February 1, 2011
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  • Poppins Active Learning School

    There’s a new school on the scene employing a unique approach to education. The Poppins Active Learning School is one promoting children’s "active" and "voluntary" learning.  Though it is not an international school and is taught in...

    • Posted July 27, 2010
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  • RLC Preschool

    The RLC Preschool is one of the longest-running English-speaking early learning institutions for young children in Tokyo. They opened over twenty-five years ago as a mum-child playgroup, and although they have since developed into a preschool with...

    • Posted June 28, 2010
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  • Puppet fun at Kspace

    Kspace celebrates its 10th Anniversary with the launch of Jack and the Beanstalk amazing puppet show!   Kspace has gained an international reputation for taking early years education to a new level.  Kspace has been complimented repeatedly for its...

    • Posted May 27, 2010
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  • Maria’s Babies Society

    Among the primary concerns many international parents face is which international school in Tokyo is best-suited for their child. Maria’s Babies Society offers a safe haven encouraging the creativity of children and their growth as responsible, worldly...

    • Posted March 29, 2010
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  • Ohana International School

    There’s a new preschool in town! This month, Tokyo Families talks to Ohana International School’s director, Shelley Sacks. Being the latest addition to the international schools in central Tokyo, what can you say are the qualities unique...

    • Posted February 27, 2010
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  • Komaba International Playgroup

    It started off as a motley crew of friends and casual acquaintances from the park across the road. We had a Japanese dentist, a nurse, a Sri Lankan banker, a Gabonese diplomat, a Guatemalan actor, an Austrian...

    • Posted January 30, 2010
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  • Making meaning: The Project Approach

    The most important job of a young child is to make sense of his or her world. Our job at school is to aid the child in this quest. One way that we can be responsive to...

    • Posted January 30, 2010
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  • Summerhill International School

    When seeking the right schools for their kids, parents need to educate themselves as well. Let Tokyo Families help you out there! This month, we learn about Summerhill International School, in the heart of Moto Azabu. TF...

    • Posted December 29, 2009
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  • La vida yoga

    It’s that time again! Children sniff in the manila-scented air as they drag their backpacks to school for a brand-new year. It’s always a stressful period for the young ones, for they are faced with homework, foreign...

    • Posted August 31, 2009
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  • International Kinder House

    The first thing that strikes visitors when they enter the International Kinder House is the attention to detail. The founder of this new preschool, Tomoko Nohrenberg, has thought through every aspect, from the carefully chosen wooden toys to the coat hangers,...

    • Posted July 26, 2009
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  • Makuhari International School

    Being the newest addition to the international schools in the community, TF asked its principal Paul Rogers to explain what MIS offers to children.   1. What is the Makuhari International School? Makuhari International School is the...

    • Posted June 29, 2009
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  • Learning at Canadian International School

    Raising a family can be a very rewarding experience, but a scary ride as well! The last thing parents want to worry about is their children‘s education. With many schools in Tokyo, every mom or dad wants...

    • Posted June 29, 2009
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  • A home away from home

    What is PAL International School? PAL International School is a warm, loving and nurturing pre-school/kindergarten established in 1998. We provide early childhood education in an international setting for all children as well as providing cross-cultural experiences in...

    • Posted February 27, 2009
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  • International School of the Sacred Heart: Developing the whole

    What does ISSH learning represent? The International School of the Sacred Heart is committed to the development of the whole person: spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically.  The program of studies presupposes a deep respect for intellectual values,...

    • Posted February 1, 2009
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  • Gregg International School: “Putting your child first.”

    What kind of learning does Gregg International School represent?At GREGG International School, “Where Your Child Comes First,” we are grateful for the opportunity to encourage the children to grow and develop in their own way and to...

    • Posted December 25, 2008
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  • KAIS International School: “Small is beautiful.”

    TF talks with Jonathan Yaffe, the Principal of this innovative international school in Jiyugaoka.What is KAIS International School? KAIS International School (formerly Kikokushijo Academy International School) is a uniquely designed boutique international school which gives both kikokushijo...

    • Posted November 29, 2008
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  • Jumping for joy at Gymboree

      Gymboree Play & Music classes have been helping tots and parents explore the joy of movement, music, and time together for over 25 years. With centers in over 30 countries, it was high time for Japan...

    • Posted October 1, 2008
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  • ABC Bilingual International School: “The best of both worlds.”

    TF takes a peek at ABC Bilingual International School You describe ABC Bilingual International School as a dual immersion program, what does this mean?Well basically, children learn in a completely Japanese environment for part of the day...

    • Posted August 28, 2008
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  • Rainbow International Montessori School

    Helping me to do it myself! is the concept behind Rainbow International's Montessori curriculum.

    • Posted June 30, 2008
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  • Musashi Koyama International School: Bringing out the best in every child

    Tokyo Musashikoyama International School in close partnership with parents

    • Posted June 1, 2008
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  • New International School: “A fresh approach to learning”

    New International School in Ikebukuro offers an innovative curriculum and teaching style. We talked to Director Steven Parr. Can you give us a brief history of your school? NewIS was established in 2001, as an alternative to...

    • Posted April 30, 2008
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  • Horizon Japan International School

    Students at Horizon Japan's Shibuya campus share culture and playtime with their Japanese counterparts next door.

    • Posted April 4, 2008
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