Month: July 2023

Handmade Paper.

We can’t learn about the traditional handicrafts of Aichi prefecture without learning about “kamisuki” paper making.

After learning about how to make Japanese “washi” paper in the traditional way, we tried our hand at making recycled paper.

We ripped up recyclable paper into tiny pieces so it would be easier to dissolve in the water.

Then we let it sit before mixing it with whisks.

After it was all mixed, it was time to dip in the screens to scoop out the paper!

We decorated it in different ways and then left it to dry.

How satisfying to have paper that is friendly for the earth and that was handmade by us.

Beanstalk Goes To Disney On Ice.

On a hot summer afternoon, we got changed into our costumes and ready to go to Disney on Ice!!

During the short bus ride excitement grew until we saw the big dome in the distance.

Inside, it was nice and cool and music filled the air.

When the show started, the smiles and laughter did, too.

Everyone was so happy to see their favorite characters live and dancing.

Some even sang and danced along!

The time passed so quickly and soon it was time to go back to Beanstalk.

Aichi prefecture is famous for many sports including ice skating.

We were so happy to have a first- hand look at the sport of ice skating through our favorite Disney characters.

Make Your Own Inari Sushi.

With the topic “Community Pride,” we finally began our summer school.

Making our own inari-sushi with unagi from Ishiki-Cho in Aichi is our first event. Inari-Sushi and Unagi are one of the famous dishes from Mikawa-Area in Aichi.

Watch our little chefs as they use cute cutters to shape their veggies into delightful designs.

Delicious!

Tanabata Class Performance.

For our Tanabata finale we sang Japanese songs – Kaeru no Gasshou- The Frog’s Chorus and Tanabata-sama, a traditional folk song.

Pianica, xylophone, castanets, tambourine, drums and even guiro – children learned various instruments which they all played together.

Even our 2 years old Missy Mouse class did their very best singing altogether.

Thank you to everyone who came and we hope you enjoyed all the performances.

Tanabata 2023

A heartfelt Tanabata celebration with loved ones!

Our preschoolers and their families came together to write their wishes on colorful strips of paper, hanging them on our Tanabata tree.

Witnessing their smiles was truly heartwarming.

May these wishes soar high and bring joy to all!