School
Welcome to BINGO International Kindergarten
Why BINGO?
We enable our students to select projects that are suitable for their age and ability. With each completed project, the challenges grow as they do. As such, ‘BINGO’ stands for:
Become
Independent
aNd
Goal
Oriented
A Full Day
Do you want your child to be more confident?
With our music, art, library, farm and park, they’ll learn to work alone as well as with others,
Early Drop Off
Need an earlier start? We have an early drop-off program beginning at 0830. Your child can work on projects, play music or make crafts.
After School
Those that stay longer have a wide range of activities to do, including music playing and listening, arts and crafts, and reading.
School Facilities
Indoor Areas
Each room in our school features a primary activity, with other compatible ones. For example, Our Music Room has a variety of musical equipment and instruments as well as spaces for dollhouse play and transport design. Our Library has several levels of books as well as puzzles and word games. Our Kitchen… well our kitchen is basically for cooking and cleaning; no trains in the kitchen.
School Philosophy
BINGOはモンテッソーリ教育を基盤とし、そこにグループでの遊びや学びといった他の教育メソッドを取り入れて発展させています。こうしたアプローチは、社会性やコミュニケーション能力の発達を促します。
BINGOでは、子ども一人ひとりの「生まれ持った才能」を見つけ、それを育てることを重視しています。そのため、音楽室やキッチン、アート用品、コンピューターなど、豊富な教材や設備を整えています。必要なものがなければ、すぐに購入します。AIが普及する現代では、これは特に重要なことです。
BINGOではすべてのコミュニケーションが英語で行われますが、ご心配なく。お子さまはすぐに英語を吸収していきます！
新しく入園したお子さまは、最初は日本語を使って馴染んでいきますが、周囲の子どもたちは英語で応えたり会話したりするため、自然と英語環境に溶け込んでいきます。さらに、子ども一人ひとりの発達レベルに合わせたワークシートも用意しています。
BINGO starts with a Montessori foundation, then builds on it with other teaching methods, including group play and learning. These approaches help develop social and communication skills.
At BINGO, our main focus is to identify each students’ natural talent and feed it. This is why we have a very well stocked music room, kitchen, art supplies and even computers. If we don’t have something, we buy it. This is especially important with the advent of AI.
All communication at BINGO is in English — but don’t worry, your little one will pick it up quickly!
Newcomers often integrate using Japanese at first, while other students respond and interact in English. We’ve even added worksheets, designed individually for each students’ level of development.
Outdoor Areas
Our yard includes an extended deck and leads to a large playground with trees, benches and plenty of space to run. Our family farm is used for sweet potato planting and harvesting, taught by our farming family!
Arts and Sciences
This year alone we have made an air-conditioner for the Library, A rock-climbing wall for our upstairs gym and snow globes for our Christmas Party. “We’ means, students and faculty. Students learn to measure, use modern tools, design and assemble.
Students design with both low and high velocity tracks, integrating block structures with the goal to create unique designs and experiences. They learn practical cooking and cleaning and commerce.
The Dojo
Upstairs we have a large gym, with balance beam, tumbling mats, punching bag, rock climbing wall and a performance stage. The room can be divided for other activities and the flooring is soft, for extra falling protection.
Meet Our Teachers
Our teaching staff is composed of Native English speakers and individuals with extensive international experience.
国際色豊かな先生方です。 先生方はネイティブの先生方と国際経験、子育て経験豊かな先生が揃っています
Our Results Speak for themsleves!
Most Parents have decided to join BINGO within an hour of visiting! Some have joined on the spot, while others have returned the next day to fill out the forms. We usually get a call the same day as the visit.
Those few who waited to join eventually come back after checking other schools; we’ve even suggested to visitors to check other schools before they make their decision.
Those with children too young to be a part of the school, sign up early to ensure they have a spot the next year.
JOIN RATE
HAPPY CHILDREN
HAPPY PARENTS
Our Mantra: Be Water
Previously, our school was entirely Montessori-based. While This valuable teaching methodology is excellent for learning the basics of math, cooking and sewing, it is not best for ESL learning, particularly in a second language immersive environment. So, we re-evaluated our goals and accomplishments and developed a mixed methodology to accomplish a more well rounded approach to your child’s development.
- Classroom and individual learning methods
- Group and isolated learning and studying
- Individual and team playing and experimenting
- Social development, group and self confidence building
- Self and social responsibility
Safety
Saori Sensei is a nurse and has a nursing license for California, as well. We have emergency rations, shoes and clothing as well as regular emergency evacuation drills and earthquake response practice. A first aid kit is always at hand and we have well placed fire extinguishers.
Children are safer when they are confident in their abilities and know their limitations. They learn not to panic if they fall; that they’ll be OK and that there is no need to feel embarrassed: Primary reasons why crying after a minor accident occurs. They learn to help others by retrieving tissue, towels or an ice-pack when a tumble occurs.
Happiness
We strive to ensure our environment is fun and safe. When we identify a student’s natural talent, we’ll nurture it by bringing in whatever might help that talent develop: Hence our electronic drum set and Hot Wheels tracks!
Education
Besides constructive play, cooking, gardening and PE, we have a reading and writing curriculum that has been very successful. From learning the alphabet and the mechanics of writing, to reading, we’ve seen impressive growth in our students’ abilities.
Numbers and math are also covered in a variety of ways and real-world applications.
Your children’s education and wellfare are our main priorities
