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On Friday the 13th of September CGK held one of its favorite events - Booknic!
A booknic is a combination of a picnic and reading time. At the event, students have the opportunity to play but we also take time to do some reading outside. Students can share books with each and also listen to books being read aloud by other students.
This year, the grade one classes went to Yokohama Park with the grade four and five classes. There, the students had a great time playing together and exploring the trees and the local environment. Then, the students gathered together for shared reading time. The students read books, shared books, talked about books and thought about books! The grade one classes were then treated to a special reading of an Elephant and Piggie book by two grade four students! The pair had the grade one classes laughing along to their wonderful performance.
The grade two and three classes went to Yamashita Park. Upon arriving there, students were initially hesitant to sit on the grass, however, after watching Mr Matt remove his shoes and create a makeshift pillow to lie down on, students began to relax and fully enjoy the natural surroundings. The students had the opportunity to play together before having shared reading time while eating their snacks. It was great to both be outside in the slightly cooler weather and enjoy some time with some wonderful stories!
All-in-all it Booknic was a fantastic event enjoyed by both students and staff. We’re all looking forward to having the opportunity to do it again sometime soon!
Martin values the natural curiosity and thoughtful questions that children bring to learning. As Research and Community Coordinator and IB PYP Coordinator, he supports inquiry that develops how learners think, not simply what they know. He encourages children to ask meaningful questions and build the confidence and skills to approach future challenges.
Sayuri holds a master's degree in Educational Technology from Western Michigan University and taught for five years at a Japanese school in New York, where she also supported classroom technology and learning environments. She combines thoughtful use of ICT with personal communication, helping children learn at their own pace, express ideas and take on challenges together.
