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Core Educational Values of Kaede Kindergarten
Serving God and People
As a Christian kindergarten, Kaede Kindergarten values time spent in worship
service. We make time for children and teachers to pray and thank God for
their lives. Reading the Bible and listening to the stories of Christ reminds
children and teachers about the love of God, which is reflected in their lives
at the kindergarten.
Learning through a Playful Environment
Kaede Kindergarten values the importance of learning through play.
Therefore, the roles of teachers are to provide a rich natural, social, cultural
environment, and time for every child to engage in play by her/himself.
Through free play, children learn from each other, and develop in a holistic
manner.
Reciprocal Relationships with Families
Building reciprocal relationships with families is vital for the growth of
every child. Collaborative practices with families are carried out, such as
"Work Day" (children, fathers, and teachers engage in wood-working and
dine together), "Family Day" (athletics day for families), and "Educational
Seminars for Parents."
Growing as an Internationally Minded Person
Kaede Kindergarten strongly believes in the importance of expanding and
deepening children's views of the world, taking influence from the work of
the founder of Toyo Eiwa Jogakuin, Miss Martha J. Cartmell, a Canadian
missionary. The children participate in the "Foster Parents" program to
support children in Kenya. We ensure that this
program helps the children to serve and contribute to the development of
their local community, as well as society as a whole while they are growing
up.
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