#81: [The Future of Akita] Child-Rearing Diary 5 ~The 'Power of Family,' 'Power of the Group,' and 'Teacher's Love' Seen at the Life Presentation~

Child-rearing life (Chapter 1) has ended, and I have returned to school👏🔥

Finally, child-rearing life (Chapter 2) begins!

Today, I will write about my daughter's life presentation held last week.

At first, I just felt 'It would be nice to see how much she has grown'.

However, by the time I left, my heart felt warm inside.

It was a day where I strongly felt not only my daughter's growth, but also:

the kindergarten teacher's love for the children

how the words spoken at home come to life outside

the power nurtured within a group

It was a day that left a deep impression on me.

Kindergarten teachers are amazing!!!

When I stood at the reception, the teacher gave a gentle smile.

"Good morning! 😁"

It wasn't a forced smile.

It was a truly "Thank you for coming to see us" kind of smile.

Just that alone makes me think,

"Ah, I'm glad I came today."

Why are kindergarten teachers' smiles so wonderful?

Next to the stage was a sign written in hiragana that said
"Seikatsu Happyokai" (Life Presentation).

Handmade things

really are so warm!!!

Five minutes before the start.
The children are lined up beside the stage.


My daughter spots me.
Our eyes meet.

A smile.
Back and forth, a small hand waves.

And then the curtain rises.

"We will now begin the life presentation!"

Everyone opens their mouths wide and speaks in unison.

The purple T-shirts we all made together.

The same base, but each one has a different design.

Everyone is different, and everyone is good.

They are truly giving shape to that idea.

The first dance is to the song 'Lilac'.

The moment the music started,
everyone started dancing with their whole bodies.

The teacher dances with all their heart on the side.

The other teacher gently places a hand on the back of a child who looks a little anxious.

It's not just the children performing, but

really,

kindergarten teachers are amazing!

They had become children who could cheer others on

Long rope jumping demonstration.

One child gets caught in the rope over and over.
Failure.
Failure again.

The atmosphere becomes a little quiet.

At that moment.

My daughter's voice.

The atmosphere changes in an instant.

The children around them also

'Go for it!'

followed suit.

When that child returned after succeeding, my daughter and they
enthusiasticallyhigh-fived.

They hugged each other tightly.

'Thank you.'

'It was nothing! I love you!'

...Ah.

The words I have kept saying at home↓↓

'Don't laugh at people who are trying their best'

'Be someone who can support others'

'I love you'

That was naturally evident.

The words and actions of a home are tested outside.

I often tell this to the children as well.

In the

'outside of the home'

that is kindergarten, they were able to use them properly.

Just that alone made my heart swell.

Another emotion given by the group

The vaulting box.

My daughter attempted 6 levels.

As a senior, she is over 140cm tall. (My wife's DNA, haha)

Honestly,the 6-tier vault looks low.

They jump with vigor, but

rather than 'jumping',it's more like'climbing over' (lol)

At the end, they strike their favorite pose and say cheese!

And then...

a boy wearing a leg bracetakes on the challenge.

This boy started needing a brace to walk halfway through his time at kindergarten.

I have been watching his growth alongside my own daughter.

Using only the strength of his arms,he approaches the vaulting box.

He climbs up.

Slowly. Desperately.

Friends and parents watch over quietly

The moment they landed on the mat,

the child smiled.

A beaming smile.

A big, big round of applause.

Tears flowed naturally.

I am sure the teachers and parentsmust have discussed this many times.

Even so, I respected their wishes and let them take on the challenge.

This is education, I thought from the bottom of my heart.

I will never forget that beaming smile.

After that, several children performed with kendama.

At the moment of failure,

"Ah..."

a voice leaked out.

Then, one boy said,

"Don't say 'ah'!"

I was electrified.

Do not make a peer's failure feel heavy.

I thought that what that boy said was right.

In that moment, these words were uttered by me.

'70% of things in this world can be managed with guts.'

Voices from everyone saying, 'Do your best!'

After that, the child succeeded.

Everyone's cheers and thoughts become a great power.

I felt the wonder of the power of the group once again.

Summary

My daughter's growth.
A friend's challenge.
The love of the kindergarten teachers.

The performance recital was

the 'power of home'

and the 'power of the group'

a place where they intersected.



The first education is at home.

But, the next place that nurtures the core is kindergarten.

The involvement of the teachers is truly significant.

Thank you always
for so much love.

And,
please continue to take care of my younger two.

...Finally, I caught a glimpse ofmy second daughter.

She was sitting properly, butshe was sucking her thumb.

Both the good points and the areas that still need room to grow.

Today, once again, I was taught a lesson as a parent.

And, with such wonderful education, the
future of Akita is...

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