2-Year-Old Class

For children attending Japanese school for the first time, this class is designed to help them feel comfortable and engaged in various activities alongside their parents. It’s a space where children can meet new friends, learn to interact with others, and gradually grow in a nurturing environment. Activities include crafts, games, snacks, and parent-child interaction, making it meaningful for both children and parents.

2-Year-Old Class
Weekly ClassMonday 9:40 AM – 10:40 AM
Monday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

3-Year-Old Class

This class marks the first time children separate from their parents and engage in activities independently. Through group activities, they learn to understand the feelings and desires of others. They also explore Japanese through songs, word cards, and games, learning how to express their feelings in words. Over the year, children will also start recognizing hiragana, connecting letters to sounds.

3-Year-Old Class (Risu-Gumi)
Weekly ClassWednesday 9:50 AM – 11:50 AM
Friday 9:50 AM – 11:50 AM (TBD – please inquire)

4-Year-Old Class

This age is crucial for fostering creativity and imagination, which will help children in their future Japanese studies. Through age-appropriate activities like crafts and painting, they enjoy free expression and creativity. Hiragana learning also enhances their vocabulary and expressive skills.

4-Year-Old Class (Usagi-Gumi)
Weekly ClassTuesday 9:50 AM – 11:50 AM
Thursday 9:50 AM – 11:50 AM

5-Year-Old Class

At this age, children’s vocabulary expands significantly. As their language ability grows, they also improve their conversational skills. This class provides opportunities for children to express themselves in Japanese, listen to others, and gain confidence through independent crafts and activities. Hiragana learning will focus on recognizing and writing characters correctly, using games and activities to naturally learn to read hiragana by the time they reach first grade.

5-Year-Old Class
Weekly ClassWednesday 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Friday 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
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About Masayo Sensei

At CJLA, we create fun activities to help children feel that “Japanese school is fun!” and build a foundation for continued learning, making school a place they look forward to.

Masayo Nakajima

Bachelor of Education, Kindergarten Teacher Certification, Nursery Teacher Qualification

With five years of experience in a kindergarten in Osaka and continuing to teach Japanese in Canada, I focus on early childhood education tailored to children growing up in Canada, integrating both Japanese and Canadian educational practices in a bilingual setting.