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  • Have Fun this Mid-Term Break!

    With Mid-Term Break Coming up, here are a few things going on in Yokohama to pass the time. Some are free and others are not, but I hope the information proves useful.…

    October 19, 2017
    General, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Thankful for new scooters!

    This month children started using blue new scooters which PTA has kindly donated (thank you so much PTA!). When we first introduced them to the children they were very excited to try…

    October 31, 2016
    General

  • New Events for Fall 2016

    We are excited to have two new events to introduce at YCS this fall. PTA Breakfast Fundraiser – October 10, 2016 In years past, official PTA events have been scheduled for the…

    September 16, 2016
    General

  • Pray, Eat, Color

    Parents will often ask how much their child ate at lunch, but they are unaware of all the activity that goes along with lunch each day. I’d like to share a little…

    September 9, 2016
    General