THE KINDERGARTEN♪
Our private kindergarten program introduces your child to a formal education while embracing the idea that every child is smart in his or her own way. We focus on meeting each individual child's developmental and educational needs. Children are guided and encouraged by our elite, experienced teachers, and advance through our program at their own pace. Because children learn best when they are actively involved, each classroom includes rich learning materials for exploring. Self-directed investigations and play build problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Our teachers supplement these experiences with small group activities (groups of 6 to 9 children) that encourage socialization. We give children the foundations that prepare them for an International Elementary School setting, and set them on a path of life-long learning and success. Whether enrolled full- or part-time, your child will benefit from Saint Annie's exclusive kindergarten program.

ABOUT THE CURRICULUM♪
The principles of our curriculum follow the guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our curriculum is based on extensive research and inspired by the work of respected development/early education theorists Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson and Lev Vygotsky, and inspired by Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. We’ve arranged these multiple intelligences into eight distinct ways that kids can be intelligent, or our eight “Smarts.”

● WordSmart: Likes to read, write and tell stories and excels at learning and using new words.
● MathSmart: Explores patterns and numbers, and enjoys figuring out how things work.
● BodySmart: Uses body language, loves to move and play sports, excels at dancing and other physical activity.
● DesignSmart:“The visualizer” loves to understand maps, draw, build, design and create.
● MusicSmart: Has a natural sense of rhythm, and enjoys singing, playing instruments and listening to music.
● NatureSmart: Likes to be outside and care for living things.
● PeopleSmart: “The socializer” likes to work in groups, pretend to be someone else, and is sensitive to the feelings of others.
● MeSmart: Likes to be introspective, is in-tune with their personal feelings and thoughts and enjoys working alone.

Our curriculum gives children the tools they need to grow and develop into the leaders of tomorrow. Along with a strong emphasis on mathematics and literacy skills, our program give children a framework they can use throughout school – they learn to love learning.

ADMISSIONS♪
 All Applicants will be evaluated to ensure their success at Saint Annie.

 All Children applying for the Kindergarten Program must be age 3 by FEBRUARY 25th of the year that they are to begin the first year of Kindergarten.

 Please note that the admission procedures provide a professional assessment which determines student readiness for Saint Annie. Applicants are not automatically accepted. We expect that all applicants respect our final decision and understand that a dual-language education is not appropriate for every student.

DAILY CURRICULUM♪
● Conversation Play Circle: (Free conversation; teacher/student initiated topic while playing)
● Calendar: (Days of the week, months, year, weather and seasons)
● Rhythmic: (Monthly Songs and Stretching)
● Phonics: (ABC, CVC, DC-Phonics, Sight Words)
● Language Arts: (Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling)
● Dramatic Play: (Role playing, Pretending)
● Break Time: The children are free to do what they want during this time.
● Math: Counting, Sorting, Graphing, Pattering, Sequencing, Addition, Subtraction, and Geometry.
● Indoor/Outdoor Activity: Art & Crafts, Cooking, Computer Training, Science, Music, Walk and Theme activities.
● Active Play: Rhythm, Balance, Coordination, and Movement
● Lunch Time: Children practice table manners and have free conversation about their lunches.
● Manipulation Tasks: This activity is to help children acquire fine motor and gross motor skills. Each activity is to provide self initiated individual learning. Some fine motor activities include: pouring water, transferring/lacing beads, LEGOs, and Origami. Some Gross Motor activities include: balancing, climbing, jumping, rolling, swinging, throwing, and much more.
● Japanese: (Katakana, Hiragana, Kanji)
● Quiet Time: Story Time, No talking / Relax time / Silent book reading / Free Time
● Circle Time: Show and Tell
● Recess: Get ready to go home and sing the good-bye song.

◆ Mini Field Trips: Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter (4 Times a Year.)

TIME SCHEDULE♪

09:00   Arrival
09:05   Play Circle / Calendar/ Rhythmic
09:25   Textbook (Phonics, Language Arts, Math)
10:25   Indoor / Outdoor activity
11:25   Active Play
11:45   Lunch time
12:15   Daily Activity (Manipulation Task)
12:30   Japanese (Hiragana/Katakana/Kanji)
13:00   Circle Time (Show and Tell/Quiet Time)
13:40   Movie Time (Educational Videos)
13:55   Good-bye song
14:00   Recess / Go home

TUITION 2008.6 〜 2009.3♪
　

Entrance Fee (One Time Only)		\90,000
Tuition (3 Days/Week)		\70,000 (Per Month)
Tuition (5 Days/Week)		\80,000 (Per Month)
School Bus Charge		\500/1 Ride (Naka Ward)

* The above Fees are for families with full Japanese citizenship.
* For Tuition for families with foreign citizenship, please contact us.