Laura's Classes

Laura
Teacher guide

    Laura is cheerful and so funny.  She always told jokes, and  made us laugh.  I like her very much.  She is a very good person.  We learned about American culture from her.  I like her classes.

Feb. 16th (Mon)
   Laura's class began at the study center that day.  We needed lunch, so Mariane taught me how to make one.  I made sandwiches.  I always got up early to make lunch.  We took Laura's class in the morning, and learned about American culture.
   After lunch, we went to TARGET, which was close to the study center.  TARGET had many interesting items, so just looking around was fun.


Feb. 17th (Tue)
   In the morning, we took Laura's class.  In the afternoon, we went to Tacoma Mall.  First, we went to a doughnuts shop with many kinds of doughnuts.  The doughnuts were sweet and delicious.
   In the evening, we had the welcome party.  We ate many kinds of dishes which each host family made.  We later played a game with host families.  They were so kind.  I spent a good time.

 It was delicuious!

Build A Bear Workshop

Welcome Party



Feb. 18th (Wed)
   We went to Leavenworth.  The town was very far from the study center, and had very beautiful streets lined with cute houses.  When we went there, the weather was fine.  We saw many beautiful Christmas items, cute dolls, toys and so on in many stores.  The candy store Chukar Cherries became my favorite.  Their chocolates were very delicious.

With a Teddy Bear

A Beautiful Christmas Tree



Feb. 19th (Thu)
   We went to the city hall and the police department in Federal Way.  We looked around the city hall and the police department, and we asked each staff some questions about the city hall and the police department in America.  They politely answered our questions.
   That day, Adam got accepted by the University of Washington, so Marianne, Adam, Adam's family and I went to a Mexican restaurant to celebrate Adam's acceptance to the university.  I met Adam's parents for the first time, and they were so kind.

The Police Department

The City Hall

Congratulations, Adam!　



Feb. 20th (Fri)
   We went to Green River Community College.  The college was big and beautiful.  We met Hitomi, Natsuki and Ai, who were studying there.  They were able to speak English very well, so I thought they were studying very hard.  They didn't have much time, so we didn't talk a lot.  It was a short time, but we were glad to see them.
   Next, we went to a local nursing home.  The building was beautiful, and it looked like a hotel.  People staying there looked cheerful and fun.  We sang them some Japanese songs in English.

Green River Community College


Feb. 23rd (Mon)
   In the morning, we went to the fire station.  We asked fire fighters some questions about the fire stations in America.  Four fire figters answered our questions.  We experienced shooting water after we wore a fire-fighting suit.  We did it for the first time, so it was exciting.  We were able to have a precious experience.  The fire fighters were kind and cool, so it was fun.
   In the afternoon, we made cookies at the study center .  Japan and America use different measurements, so making cookies was difficult for me.  We finally made delicious cookies by working together.
   After class, Marianne and I made cookies .  We made  different kinds of cookies, and they were delicious.  I enjoyed making cookies.

Big Fire Engine

Shooting Water　

Delicious Cookies　



Feb. 24th (Tue)
   We went to a local elementary school.  We told children how to count from one to ten in Japanese, how to write their names in katakana and how to play with origami.  The children asked us questions about Japan and us in return.  American children were very activen , so I got very tired just playing with them.  They were so cute, and I liked their smiles.

We taught them Katakana.

Muscle!


Feb. 25th (Wed)
   We went to downtown Seattle .  We visited many places such as the University of Washington, Space Needle, Pike Place Market, the first STARBUCKS store, Safeco Field and Uwajimaya.  The University of Washington was so big with a long history, and the buildings looked like European buildings.
   Next, we went to Pike Place Market, where so many kinds of items were sold.  I had been looking forward to going to the first STARBUCKS store since before.   The store was crowded even though it was a weekday.
   In the evening, I went to Mayu's hostmother Jane's house .  Kako and Makoto came there too, and we made a small bag and a photo album.  We enjoyed making them.

The University of Washington

Pike Place Market

The First STARBUCKS Store　


Feb. 26th (Thu)
   In the morning, we made a flower card .  Jane came to teach us how to make it.  I made it very well. I was glad about that.

I made a card very well.


Feb. 27th (Fri)
   In the morning, we were making a photo frame for our host family.
   In the afternoon, we went to a bowling alley .  Marianne came there too.  Laura was very good at bowling.   We spent a nice time.

We were making a photo frame.

Bowling



Mar. 2nd (Mon)
   Laura taught us about American holidays.  Foｒ Easter, we hunt for the eggs which Laura had hidden.  For Halloween , we were wearing a costume, and Marianne lent me a costume of Minney Mouse.  We enjoyed wearing costumes.  For Thanksgiving, we ate Thanksgiving meals.  Our host families made us some delicious food for us.  They were delicious!  I especially liked turkey.  We enjoyed eating many kinds of food.

Thanksgiving

Trick or Treat!


Mar. 3rd (Tue)
   We made a photo frame and a journal for our host family .  It took a lot of time to finish them.  I couldn't finish making them, so I took them home and kept working until 3 a.m.  I spent a lot of time, and I finally made a convincing photo frame and journal.

Mar. 4th (Wed)
   In the morning, we practiced a presentation for Sayonara Party.  We had already practiced it in Japan many times, so we just checked reading the script. 
   In the afternoon, we wore yukata.  The vice-president of our college had taught us how to wear yukata in Japan, so we had little difficulty in wearing yukata.  I remembered how to wear yukata, so I helped my friends who couldn't wear yukata very well.
   Sayonara party was great.  Our presentation worked so well.  We gained a great success.  Many people took an interest in Nagaoka fireworks.  I was glad to hear that.
   After the party, Marianne, Adam and I talked a lot.  It was our final day, so I felt sad.

We told about Nagaoka fireworks.

We wore yukata very well

Thank you!

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