I believe that Santa Monica has a kindergarten program, which, as you say, is not accredited to US standards but is intensive in its curriculum. There hasn't yet been a post about it on Okinawa Hai, but I think it's located in Sunabe, near KAB.
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I haven't had any trouble getting books onto my Kindle. It took a little trial and error (the wireless doesn't work unless you're stateside), but I directly connect my Kindle to my computer by USB, then on the Amazon 'manage your Kindle' site I save…
when the weather clears a bit can someone go take pics of the pirate ship on the beach my kids will be BEYOND stoked when they see theres a pirate ship on the beach.
Next Saturday, April 25th, is the grand reopening of Torii Beach. They've spent a ton of money renovating the cabins this past winter, adding a pirate ship and updating the water park, and on Saturday they're kicking off the festivities with a Joint…
I don't have any firsthand information regarding this, but my advice would be to talk to your pediatrician about it, first and foremost. Discuss your concerns with him/her and ask if he or she knows the policies regarding non-vaccination and attendi…
My family and I moved to Okinawa in August 2008; we live on Kadena AB though my husband works on Torii Station. I have a 5-year-old daughter, and a year-and-a-half-old monkey... I mean son!
Hi, Heather. Just a suggestion. You might wish to add an initial to your name because there are several other "Heather" who are also members. Just a thought
Heather have you joined any playgroups? I know of a few on the island that I could tell you about. In fact the Moms in Okinawa Meetup Group is getting together tomorrow if you are interested. Candice is the owner (she is also on this site) and she is wonderful. It is a really fun group.
That so stinks about the cutoff date! Good luck with your preschool search. We will have to get the kids together to play sometime. What does your husband do?
Hi Heather welcome to Hai Society. Where do you live on Kadena? We live in Sebille Manor near the school. My girls are 5 and 16 months so our kids are close in age. How do you like Okinawa so far?