We do lots of reading, both in class and at home. We learn phonics and sight words. After coming to class for a few months, preschool students are able to read simple books. Students bring a book home every week to practice reading at home. We have a library of over 700 readers for students to borrow. Reading helps students expand and reinforce their English vocabulary as well to remember grammar patterns.
I am from Connecticut, USA. I have taught English in Japan for over 10 years in both public schools and private Eikaiwa. I have lived in Gifu since 2000. My husband is from Ogaki. We have 2 daughters.
I opened Connect English School in January 2008. Currently, I teach a 5 hour preschool class on Saturdays. From April 2010, I will also teach a 2 hour class for elementary first grade students on Saturday afternoons.