Thank you to Ellen and Risako's mom for sharing their talent and culture with 2A!

It was very enjoyable listening to the music and story about Chinese New Year on Thursday. Mrs. Okano and Mrs. Imai's visit was an opportunity for the girls to be open-minded about Chinese culture. A positive experience like this can inspire students to learn more about other cultures and their own values, traditions, music, and stories. 

Thank you, moms, for this opportunity.

It was a treat to listen to Risako's mother perform traditional Chinese and Japanese songs on the biwa (Chinese lute). Mrs. Imai is a professional "biwa-ist"-- she started playing when she was three or four years old.

                                       

Mrs. Okano taught 2A students about Chinese culture and shared a story about Chinese New Year.
Do you know why Chinese people put the color red on display during their New Year?

ACTION SHOT-- Jiwoo and Risa keeping their jianzi in the air. 2a girls got to keep their jianzi. Keep practicing, 2A! Tell us your new record. 

2A's Jiwoo, Olivia, Reina, and Ellen trying to kick their jianzi into the hula-hoop.