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We are warmly welcomed by Kumiko Sato, Vice Principal. |
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Our welcome to Kinei Elementary School was a very lively band performance by the students. |
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The band leader held a most awesome position. |
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And the band played on . . . |
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Students had made several of their own meishi (calling/business cards) and were given the assignment of exchanging with us after introducing themselves. |  |
Visiting FMFers had made cards to use with students as part of the assignment. Here, I exchange meishi with a student and a share a friendly "Nice to meet you." |
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Students took their welcoming assignment quite seriously, and their sincerity made them all the more charming. Respect for teachers was apparent. |
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Older students made quite a collection game out of it. When we ran out of the cards we made, we used our personal meishi which FMF had recommended we bring. It was great fun! |
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A measuring lesson is going on in this math class. Students have their own room and the teachers rotate with their subject. |
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Our lunch hosts were quite talkative. Each table had a box in the center with questions written in English so there was no shortage of topics to talk about. |
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First grade classroom. This was parent's day, and many parents were observing classes. |  |
This is just a sample of the amazingly wonderful art work done by students. This is a 6th grade girl's interpretation of the Niihama Station. Note the detail and colors of the tracks and stones. |
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These pinball machines were constructed by 4th graders in their art class. |  |
This science class is making oxygen. |
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Elementary students are coached in Double Dutch jump roping by Betty Jackson, FMF participant from Atlanta, Georgia. (far right) |
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Traditional dance of the region performed by parents at their children's school gymnasium. The lyrics to the song were sung in the regional dialect. |
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The social studies lesson this day included video footage of WWII events. |
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Students store their back packs at the rear of the classroom. Note the tape dispenser art projects on top. |
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