7.5.3 Celebration at Preschool

Shichi-Go-San (七五三^?, lit. "Seven-Five-Three") is a traditional rite of passage and festival day in Japan for three- and seven-year-old girls and three- and five-year-old boys, held annually on November 15. As Shichi-Go-San is not a national holiday, it is generally observed on the nearest weekend. (Wikipedia)

Trip to San Diego

October 2011

Decorating the room for Halloween

Having a snack

"Choo-choo!"

Songs she learned at preschool (video)

"Good-morning teachers, Good-morning friends"

♪We had a great time today, It's time to go home, Teachers good-bye, See you tomorrow!

Goofing around (one video)

She finds a pill bug

Rolling around together at the playground

Aya's first day at preschool part 1

Outside of the building. The school is in the basement of a Methodist church.

"Welcome to preschool!"

In one of the playrooms

A welcome ceremony for the incoming class

Aya is in the "Momo" class ("peach")

Aya's first day at preschool part 2 (video)