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Dalton School Tokyo's Summer Seminar for Elementary Students

Dalton School Tokyo, part of the Kawai Juku Group, is set to host an engaging summer seminar designed for students in grades 4 to 6 from August 21 to August 23. This seminar will take place at Dalton Tokyo Gakuen's junior high and high school in Chofu, where teachers from the institution will be in charge of the instruction and operations. The seminar promises an exciting lineup of five inquiry-based learning sessions, incorporating relatable themes such as soap bubbles, snacks, and 50-meter sprints, all designed to spark curiosity among young minds using state-of-the-art facilities like the STEAM lab.

A Step Towards the Future Over Three Days

The after-school program at Dalton School emphasizes hands-on experiences, including experiments and interactions with teachers, allowing children to discover principles and laws on their own. For upper-grade elementary students, it’s a pivotal period to develop essential thinking skills, such as abstract reasoning and hypothesis testing. These skills become increasingly important in their later academic journeys. Therefore, in response to the prevalent demand from parents and students, Dalton School is excited to unveil this summer seminar tailored for older elementary students for the first time.

During the seminar, specially designed programs will be led by teachers from Dalton Tokyo Gakuen's junior and high schools. Each program revolves around themes relevant to students' daily lives and society, blending experimental methods, programming, and field observations to stimulate intellectual curiosity. This three-day experience not only offers advanced learning opportunities but also aids in students' independent research projects, making it ideal for curious young minds. We invite widespread media coverage of this event and encourage on-site reporting as well!

Seminar Curriculum Overview

Here’s a sneak peek into the exciting subjects that will be explored:

• - Mathematics: Discover how bubbles can surprisingly teach us about transportation networks!
• - English: Start with 'Hello' and journey through the Big Mac Index to understand global economics in a fun way!
• - Science: Track down the culprit using candy “traces”! Are you able to decipher this evidence?
• - Information Technology: Explore the world while facing challenges in programming and AI to envision the future.
• - Physical Education: Boost your running skills through biomechanics – can you become the hero of the sports day?

Summer Seminar Details

• - Organizer: Kawai Juku Gakuen Dalton School Tokyo
• - Dates: August 21 (Friday), August 22 (Saturday), August 23 (Sunday) from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• - Target Audience: Elementary students in grades 4-6
• - Venue: Dalton Tokyo Gakuen Junior High and High School (Iruma-cho 2-28-20, Chofu City). Approximately a 6-minute bus ride from Seijogakuen-mae Station on the Odakyu Line or a 12-minute bus ride from Tsutsujigaoka Station on the Keio Line.
• - Cost: 50,000 JPY (including tax)
• - Program details and registration: Summer Seminar Info
• - Contact: Kawai Juku Gakuen Dalton School Tokyo, TEL: 03-3465-4301

About Kawai Juku Gakuen Dalton School

Founded in 1976 in partnership with Dalton School in New York, Kawai Juku Gakuen Dalton School has over 50 years of experience in early childhood and elementary education centered around 'freedom' and 'cooperation'. With unique programming designed to maximize children's interests and potentials, they operate two campuses: Nagoya and Tokyo, catering to children aged 1 to 12.

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About Dalton Tokyo Gakuen Junior High and High School

Established in April 2019, Dalton Tokyo Gakuen is the first integrated junior and senior high school under the Kawai Juku Group, focusing on nurturing globally active individuals through a curriculum based on the Dalton Plan. By implementing student-centered educational methods, they aim to enhance non-cognitive skills such as autonomy and creativity, preparing the next generation of leaders.