It was so great to see the parents and their kids again. It's as if we never had a break...little ones coming in with 'Good morning' and heading right for the book shelf to find their favourite book, puzzle or game.
This past Saturday we went for a walk in the forest to find hardy kiwi fruit (kokuwa) vines. Upon finding a tree we lay a tarp under it and I went up a ladder to shake the vine wrapped branches. Down came the grape sized hardy kiwi berries. Some even bonking us on the head.
We used upside down umbrellas to help us reach some of the high branches where the berries just would not let go!
After gathering the fruit that landed on the tarp and popping a few sweet ones in our mouths, we continued our journey down a forest path that led to a large open field. Here - green grass, blue sky, fluffy white clouds...well...
I just wanted to run!
One of our three year old girl students beat me to it. She started running and squealing with delight. Then the rest of us (12 in all) joined her. We ran clear across the field, laughing and puffing all the way!
When I told my friend Yuka this story, she looked at me, smiled and said,
'Running in the classroom'.
Now isn't that a perfect title for a book!
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