A Special Soccer Lesson with Professional Futsal Player Seiya Kitano!
Today, Mr. Seiya Kitano joined our Preschool Soccer Club as a special guest coach!
How did the children respond to a new coach and some different activities? Here is a look at the lesson, with photos from the day.
From a little nervous to full of energy!
Mountain Class
Mountain Class was first to take part.
Knowing that a different teacher would be joining them, the children seemed a little nervous at first and came quietly into the room.
Once the lesson began, though, their usual energy returned!
They listened carefully to a coach they had just met and enjoyed trying new activities that were different from their usual practice.
Mountain and Sky come together for an exciting game
Mountain & Sky Class
Next was a joint lesson with Mountain and Sky Class.
Even before the lesson started, some children were already eagerly waiting for Mr. Kitano to arrive.
With the older children from Sky Class joining in, the game became even more exciting!
The children enjoyed different roles, attacking and stepping in as goalkeepers when needed. Both teams gave it their all, making for a lively, closely contested game!
Enjoying soccer with a professional playerTrying new activities in a different setting and learning soccer directly from a professional player made this a very special experience for the children.
Thank you for the wonderful lesson, Mr. Kitano!
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Reiko
Japan
Reiko joined CGK’s founding team in 2016, bringing seven years of experience in licensed nursery schools in Japan and six years across two international preschools. She has also volunteered at a daycare in Canada and has held preschool leadership roles at CGK, including Principal and Vice Principal.
A qualified nursery teacher and holder of a Class 2 kindergarten teaching license in Japan, Reiko values each child’s interests and strengths. Drawing on her experience in multicultural early childhood settings, she supports an environment where children can explore new interests through hands-on experiences and express themselves in their own way.