Laura's Classes


Feb. 14th (Fri)

  In the morning, we took Laura's class for the first time.  Laura taught us some American cultuer and rules for homestaying .
  After lunch, we looked around the neighborhood of the study center,  and we saw some stores there.
  In the evening, we had our welcome party. We played a game and talked with host families.  We ate some delicious food too. I spent a good time.




Feb. 17th (Mon)

  We visited a fire station in Federal Way.  We looked around the fire station and we asked firefighters some questions about American fire stations.  We experienced wearing a firefighting suit. I was surprised because it was very heavy .  



Feb. 18th (Tue)

  We used a sock to make a snowmanJane taught us how to make one.  It was very fun.



Feb. 20th (Thu)

  We went sightseeing to Seattle.  First, we went to the University of Washington. The university had such a huge campus and buildings.  After that, we went to downtown Seattle.  We looked around Space Needle, Pike Place Market and  Safeco Field.  I bought many souvenirs there.




Feb. 24th (Mon)

  In the morning, we studied about American holidays.  We each wore Halloween costumes, and I became a witch.  After that, we ate some Thanksgiving special meals for lunch.  They were delicious. We colored Easter eggs too.



Feb. 25th (Tue)

  We visited an elementary school.  We taught children how to count from one to ten in Japanese and how to write their names in Katakana.  At lunch time, we had lunch with some children. They asked me many many questions.  After lunch, we played outside with the children. They were cheerful and friendly .
  In the evening, Miyuki and I went to a stadium to watch an ice hockey game with my host family.  I watched ice hocky for the first time, and I was very excited



Feb. 27th (Thu)

  We went to Leavenworth.  It was very far from the study center.  We found many kinds of cute goods and interesting goods there.  My favorite was a pretzel store, whose building was so cute.



Mar. 3rd (Mon)

  In the evening, we wore Yukata and took part in the Sayomara party.  We gave a presentation about"Japanese Houses."  I was nervous.  I took a lot of pictures with many people at the party. I spent a good time.


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