Embr a c e Y o u r R o o t s Program
At the Academy, we aim to: 1. Discover your true self; 2. Develop your expressive abilities;
3. This program connects you to the world through practice.
1.Just the way you are
Just the way I am
By looking at yourself as you are,
The idea I came up with is unique in the world.
Your thoughts are precious as you are a unique individual.
Let's learn how to effectively communicate these valuable ideas to others!
Developing self-esteem
You often hear that praising someone is a good way to boost their self-esteem.
In fact, self-esteem will decrease even if you praise what you have or what you do. The only way to increase self-esteem is to accept yourself as you are (self-acceptance).
This is what many psychologists, both in Japan and overseas, say.
Look at your strengths and weaknesses,
When you accept yourself as you are, your self-esteem automatically increases.
At the Academy, during daily lessons
Ask thorough questions,
Create many opportunities to face yourself,
The goal is self-acceptance.
Don't be afraid to be different from others
Rather, it will be valuable
I want children to understand that each and every one of us is a precious being, and that there is no one else on this planet who has the same personality.
It's okay to be different from everyone else.
It's natural to be different from everyone else.
Because you are the one and only.
I want you to understand that being different from others can actually be a strength and a value.
The multiplication of even small strengths creates great value.
Strength x Strength x Strength = Highly Rare Value
By the way,
What you're good at x What you like x What's important = What you really want to do
Let's find this out through the Academy.
Satisfying a sense of self-importance
By having children express their gratitude to each other through thank you cards,
This will help you realize that you are someone who can be useful to others, and will foster a sense of self-importance.
The experience of being appreciated creates confidence and a sense of security.
It is the foundation of self-esteem.
At the same time, writing cards helps you develop the ability to notice the good in others.
These words resonate deeply because they are spoken between children, not by adults.
The accumulation of daily "thank yous"
It nourishes the soul.
This activity also fosters social skills such as empathy and compassion.
As the cycle of gratitude expands, a space is created where you can express yourself with peace of mind.
Create opportunities in your daily life to feel that you are an important person.
A simple thank you will help to enrich the future of our children.
At the academy, we develop the habit of writing thank you cards.
Discover your individuality and strengths
Once you accept a child as they are, their individuality will emerge.
Ultimately, shyness is a personality trait.
By seeing yourself as you are,
Know yourself and discover your individuality.
And once you find your strengths, hone them thoroughly.
The effort to hone your strengths is greater than the effort to overcome your weaknesses.
It's a dozen times easier.
So we focus on our strengths.
If you're not good at something, get someone who is good at it to help you.
This is where the spirit of mutual help is born.
We want students to focus on what they can do rather than what they cannot, and the academy will continue to provide this time.
JOURNALING
Journaling (the habit of writing) helps children develop the ability to organize their thoughts in words.
By writing down what you feel and what happened today in a notebook, you can become aware of your own emotions and
It can calm you down.
During elementary school, children experience a great deal of emotional growth, and it is very important for them to practice expressing their feelings.
Through writing, children develop the ability to "listen to their own voice" and also deepen their self-esteem and self-understanding.
Reflection also helps solidify what you have learned and foster positive habits.
Overseas, journaling is widely used as part of SEL (social and emotional learning).
At the academy, we encourage people to make journaling a habit, and by writing down even the negative thoughts of the day in a diary,
We will help you develop the habit of resetting yourself.
MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness is becoming commonplace in top primary schools in the US and the UK.
Mindfulness develops the ability to regulate the mind by focusing on the present moment.
Simply focusing on your breathing can help you feel calm and connect with your inner self.
This habit also helps improve emotional control and concentration.
The ability of children to become aware of their own minds
It will be an important foundation for life.
Don't be swayed by anger or anxiety,
This is because it develops the ability to care for oneself and others.
At the Academy, we practice mindfulness in our classes.
2.Self-Expression
Developing expressiveness
At the Academy, students organize their ideas logically throughbrainstorming .
The lessons will provide opportunities for students to present their ideas throughdiscussion andshow and tell .
Now that we are approachingthe AI singularity in 2025 , we need to fully understand our own thoughts and
Isn't the skill, ability, and experience to express this well one of the most important skills?
Communication skills such as presentation skills and expressiveness are highly valued in business.
In addition, through art and craft, students will develop their expressive abilities by giving shape to their own free intuition, inspiration, and flashes of inspiration.
Discussion
What's important when learning English is not just knowing it, but also the ability to use it and communicate.
Discussion is a great opportunity for children to practice expressing their ideas.
By discussing topics that have no right answer, children will develop the ability to choose their words carefully and express their feelings.
In addition, the experience of listening to other people's opinions and thinking, "I see," develops communication skills and flexible thinking.
More than being good at speaking, it is more important to "speak in your own words."
Children will be able to take on more and more challenges, knowing that it's okay to make mistakes.
Brain Storming
"Brainstorming " is a way of thinking in which many ideas are freely exchanged.
This is a method of just coming up with ideas without worrying about whether the answer is right or wrong.
As a result, by organizing your thoughts logically, you will find thinking enjoyable.
Brainstorming creates the foundation for "thinking ability."
At the Academy, when organizing your thoughts, you start withbrainstorming and work to make it a habit.
Show and Tell
Show and Tell is a presentation skill that allows children to share their favorite things and experiences.
This is practice for expressing your feelings and reasons by saying, "This is ○○ because..."
By using familiar things as subjects, words and emotions naturally connect.
You will become more confident in public speaking and enjoy expressing yourself.
The children listening also learn something new, thinking, "Oh, I didn't know there was another way to say it."
Show and Tell develops both the ability to communicate and the ability to listen. Even in a short speech, you can express your own opinions and individuality.
Role Play
You can learn usable English by acting out everyday scenes such as in shops, restaurants, and when traveling.
Not only will you memorize your lines, but you will also develop the ability to think about how you want to say them.
By becoming the character, the embarrassment eased,
You will be able to speak English naturally.
With the peace of mind that it's okay to make mistakes,
Children can express themselves freely.
It also helps you practice listening to what others say and responding to them.
It makes conversation more enjoyable.
Throughrole-playing , students will develop the ability to not only communicate but also be able to understand in English.
It is a comprehensive learning environment where students can simultaneously develop their expressiveness, imagination, and teamwork skills.
The realization that "Oh, so that's how I should say it!" leads to confidence.
Arts/Crafts
After creating your work, introducing it by saying "This is ____" can lead to self-expression.
Questions such as "Why did you choose this color?" and "What was your feeling when you made it?" help develop thinking skills.
Free creative activities not only stimulate creativity but also increase the desire to communicate.
Because there is no right answer inart andcraft , you can gain confidence in expressing your own individuality.
By showing your finished work and talking about it, you will naturally acquire English vocabulary and phrases.
This is a full-body English experience where you learn by "seeing," "making," and "speaking."
The joy of expressing yourself leads to the joy of learning English.
3. Bridge to the World
Connecting with the world and society
Once you have looked at things as they are and developed your ability to express yourself, it's time to put it into practice.
Let's actually interview foreign visitors to Hiroshima. By actively interacting with many foreigners, you will become accustomed to intercultural communication.
The children also develop a business mindset by creating their own products, setting up stalls and selling them.
We will make it a habit to go through the Plan →Do →Check →Action (PDCA) cycle ourselves.
Interview
The experience of children actually using English to interact with foreigners is a valuable opportunity to turn their learning into something real.
The joy of seeing the phrases and questions you learned in class actually being understood will give you great confidence.
The experience of "getting your point across" or "getting your message across" greatly increases your motivation to study English.
Rather than a one-time experience, by conductinginterviews repeatedly and continuously , we will help you to overcome your resistance to communication.
By coming into contact with cultural differences and diverse values, your international perspective will naturally broaden.
The ability to ask questions in your own words and listen to others will be useful in all sorts of situations in the future.
In real-life interactions, you can experience the driving force behind "it's okay to make mistakes, I want to communicate."
Fundraising Store Opening
We are planning to set up a stall at Hiroshima Yume Plaza Marche and festivals.
By having the children experience "planning, production, operation and customer service" by themselves,
The experience of giving shape to their ideas and communicating them to others develops their expressiveness and confidence.
In addition, through manufacturing and sales, students naturally develop creativity, planning skills, and a sense of responsibility.
By learning about the flow of business in the real world, students will also acquire social skills such as the importance of money, teamwork, negotiation, and role allocation.
Customer service and sales experience in English will give you practical skills that go beyond language skills.
You can experience the difficulty and joy of "communicating" in real-life situations.
Thinking about the flow of money and the value of things will also help you develop a business mindset.
Extracurricular activities
The experience of interacting with the real world using English is
We transform classroom learning into "living knowledge."
Learn about Japanese culture through factory tours of traditional Japanese foods such as soy sauce and tofu.
By seeing the manufacturing site, you will become interested in the thoughts of the people who make the food and the background of the food.
When assisting with sales, you will be challenged to serve customers and give explanations in English, thereby developing practical skills.
Communicating in your own words and making foreigners happy will give you great confidence and pride.
By working with local businesses, you can foster connections and a sense of gratitude to the community.
By interacting with a diverse range of people, students will naturally develop communication skills and social skills.
You will learn about the great things about Hiroshima and be able to introduce Japan to the world.
MBTI Test
The MBTI test, also known as the 16Personalities Test , is used by many companies around the world as a highly effective way to find the right people for the right positions.
Many students also use it for job hunting.
Accepting your strengths and weaknesses can be a great way to objectively understand who you are, and it will help you to think positively about things you can't do.
This is an effective test that allows you to understand your ideal position at an early stage and learn about your strengths and tendencies in perception.
By having the perspective that it's okay for each person to be different, you will also increase your ability to understand others.
The Academy will use this as an effective means of finding the right people for planning, production, management, and customer service when setting up booths at events.
Farm-to-table education
Learning about vegetables and cooking methods in English creates natural language input and output.
The experience of "making something myself" or "communicating something myself" increases children's self-esteem.
Experiences such as cooking and selling are valuable opportunities to develop social skills and a sense of responsibility.
Learning using the five senses leaves a lasting impression on the memory.
This will lead to practical English skills.
By working together with colleagues, students naturally develop a sense of compassion and a sense of responsibility.
By connecting learning and life,
Learning becomes the power to live.
At the academy, lessons are held in English, where students will learn how to collect seawater, make salt, and use that salt to make miso, learning how salt and miso, which are fundamental ingredients in Japanese cuisine, are made.
As part of the program's efforts to understand the local area, the program will also include lessons in which children will make additive-free lemonade using lemons, a Hiroshima specialty.