English Timeのカリュキラムでは「Around The World」といって異文化体験の機会があります！
６月は「フィリピン✨」
In our English Time curriculum, we have an activity called “Around The World”
that gives children a chance to experience different cultures! In June, we explored the Philippines!
世界地図と地球儀を使ってフィリピンの場所を探してみました…
We searched the map carefully... and found the Philippines!
どこかな？どこかな♪ …あった！ここ！！
Flying our plane around the globe to the Philippines!
次は国旗探し！
一つとして同じものがないのけど、たくさんあるから見つけた時はうれしいね。
Next task: find the flag — here it is!
クイズ形式でフィリピンの文化にも触れていきますよ。
１つ目は「家＝Bahay Kubo」
フィリピンの言語タガログ語でバハイ（Bahay）とは「家」、クボ（Kubo）とは「リラックス」の意味があります。熱帯特有の気候、植物分布、地形の下で安全で快適な居住空間を確保するために、長い年月をかけて形成された建築様式です。フィリピンの伝統住居も高床式でBahay kubo（Cube house）と呼ばれ、現在もそのデザインやコンセプトは生き続けているそうですよ。
Introducing Bahay Kubo house!
The Bahay Kubo means “nipa hut” in Tagalog and is a traditional Filipino stilt house designed to be cool and comfortable in the tropical climate. It’s a symbol of Filipino culture and still inspires modern homes today!
２つ目は「車＝Jeepney」
ジープニーは乗り合いタクシーの意味
車両のオーナーは各車ごとに独自の派手な塗装やカーアクセサリーで外装のデコレーションを競っており、これらの特徴のため1台として同じ車両はないと言っても過言ではないそうです。
Introducing colorful Jeepneys!
Jeepneys are shared taxis in the Philippines, each uniquely decorated with bright colors and fun accessories.
他にもフィリピンの代表的なことを知り、園内にも掲示していつでも見られるようにしてます。
Let’s discover more about the Philippines in our hallway!
さてさてここからアクティビティーのはじまり♪
さきほど写真やモデルで見た「Bahay Kubo」がなんとビックサイズで登場✨
わ～～！！と上がった歓声を届けられないのが残念！
Here it is! The BIG Bahay Kubo has suddenly appeared! ✨
Let’s paint and decorate!
クボをアレンジしてみよう☆
Let’s paint and get creative with our Kubo!
何を描こうかな～♪とルンルンで描いたり塗ったり…
中に入ってみたら新たな発見が！！
ここも塗っちゃおー！とイタズラ顔です。
What should I paint next?
Inside the Kubo, more fun and surprises!
自分だけのジープニーも作っちゃいます！
これ作るの？？と確認している様子が可愛らしい♡
Let’s make our own Jeepneys!
So cute asking, “Are we really doing this?”
黙々と色塗り…真剣な顔です。
Painting with full concentration.
最後はみんなでハイポーズ✨
Group photo to finish our fun trip!
おまけ♪
お昼ご飯もおいしくいただきました♡
ガーリックライスと、おやつのバナナルピアが特に人気でした。
We enjoyed a tasty lunch from the Philippines, too!
Garlic rice and banana lumpia were the big favorites!
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次の旅はどこかな～？？
それではまた次の国で会いましょう！！
パアラム♫（さよなら）
Where to next on our Around the World adventure?
Stay tuned!
Paalam! (Goodbye!)
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Around the World: A Joyful Journey to the Philippines!
As part of our English Time curriculum, the children participated in our “Around the World” series — a fun and engaging way to explore global cultures through language, movement, art, and food. This time, we “flew” to the vibrant country of the Philippines, the home country of one of our English teachers.
We began our journey by finding the Philippines on a world map and globe. The children were excited to spot it and learn where in the world it is located — a fun and simple way to connect with geography.
Through colorful flashcards, we learned interesting facts about Filipino life. Then came a favorite moment — trying the Tinikling, a traditional Filipino dance where two poles are rhythmically tapped while dancers jump in and out. The children eagerly gave it a try, laughing and cheering each other on as they practiced the tricky footwork.
Next, we introduced the Bahay Kubo, a traditional Filipino stilt house made from bamboo and straw. The children helped paint a large model of one, adding their own designs and decorations. Once finished, it turned into a cozy little playhouse that they kept returning to all day long.
We also explored the colorful world of Filipino transportation through Jeepneys — bright, decorated minibuses that are a unique symbol of the Philippines. After looking at a real photo of Jeepney, the children got creative and painted their own miniature versions, each one proudly different and full of character.
To finish our journey, we enjoyed a taste of the Philippines with a special lunch prepared by our kitchen staff. Garlic rice was a big favorite, and the sweet banana lumpia snack was loved by all.
It was a joyful day filled with curiosity, creativity, and cultural discovery. The children were fascinated by what they learned and are already excited to find out which country we’ll visit next.
Where to next on our Around the World adventure? Stay tuned!
Paalam! (Goodbye!)
