Our visit to the elementary school started with a welcome ceremony complete with songs and movement from each grade level! We American teachers each introduced ourselves in Japanese. Then, one or two of us would make a speech.
We went on to observe assigned classes. I was sent
to a fourth grade class that was playing a game to teach words in
English--"fruit basket". After, we were allowed to roam the school
observing as we wished. Students escorted us back to our assigned classes
for lunch. My classroom did a great job of conversing with me in English, while
I tried to use my Japanese.
At the end of the day, we would have a question and answer session with the administration and staff.
(Picture directly above)
The Do Re Mi song in Japanese!
Welcome to our school!
(In picture below right) These are some of my fourth grade classroom friends!
(In picture directly above right) Origami paper folding in grade one. I think the student is wondering why I am having such trouble folding the shapes!