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  • Helpful Hints: How to help your child write

    As an elementary parent or teacher, have you ever had any concern with your own child or a certain student regarding messy and illegible hand writing? You probably thought that the child…

    October 18, 2017
    Academics, Tips for Parents

  • How Much Sleep Does My Child Need?

    Sleep. All humans, young and old, need sleep. We all know what a lack of sleep looks and feels like, or do we? Most first time parents are amazed at how much…

    September 19, 2017
    General

  • Summer Reading List

    Parenting Help We can always use a little help from our friends. Why try it alone… Some recommended books to read over the summer. My First, Second & Third Attempts at Parenting …

    June 23, 2017
    General

  • The Sights, Sounds, and Smells of the Classroom

    Life is experienced through the five senses. They’re the sight and smell of lemons, the taste of a fresh lemonade, the tinkling of sound boxes being sorted and matched, and the soothing…

    June 7, 2017
    Academics

  • Assessment Practices at Yokohama Christian School

    Why is assessment important? Assessment is important in determining whether the stated goals of a curriculum are being met. Parents, perhaps, are most familiar with paper tests, both teacher-developed and standardized, however,…

    March 6, 2017
    Academics

  • Reflections on a Trip of a Lifetime

    I had the privilege of going with my husband to fulfill his dream of going to Israel. Reflecting back on 12 unforgettable days in Israel,  people asked what stood out or what…

    March 2, 2017
    General

  • Preparing for a New School Year

    It is that time of year when school administrators are definitely looking ahead to the next school year and parents are also thinking about that, too. How do we at YCS determine…

    February 15, 2017
    Academics, Administration

  • Reading is an Adventure!

    Have you ever wondered what snowmen do at night? Our Seedlings and Sprouts class have been thinking about this question after reading the book Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner. While some…

    January 24, 2017
    General

  • Accreditation 101: Why does a school seek accreditation?

    Accreditation is a buzzword that parents hear when looking at schooling, but may not fully understand. When looking for an international school in Japan, accreditation is one way to measure the strength…

    January 20, 2017
    Academics, General

  • Messy is good!

    Working at YCS as an assistant teacher for 4+ years and being active as an artist for about 14 years, there’s something I’ve noticed (though this is purely my own observation and…

    November 29, 2016
    General