Are You Ready For The Third Grade in Japan?

[AnfoAU]

Is it common in Japanese schools for the children to not wear a uniform? Here in Australia every school has a uniform.

[softypapa]

@AnfoAU Children in Japan typically begin wearing uniforms at the start of middle school. Many private schools however will issue uniforms from as early as kindergarten. Have a great day! ~Kurt :-)

[APIC4PINY4L3G]

kurt how come that one kid had one of thoses white mask on is every one sick or some thing lol

[softypapa]

@APIC4PINY4L3G Great question! These masks are very common in Japan with people who are sick to prevent giving their germs to others as well as with people who are well and simply wish to stay that way. ~Kurt :-)

[gtpluvr]

I know alot of japanese words but,to put them into conversation is where I'm lost!

[elsamuraiguapo]

Yeah, same here.

[mariemonstre]

lol uh...i really need to study some more. I only understood a few words. time to hit the books!

[JimmyRond]

I think id be better in first grade with my current japanese skills:)

[dineroRM]

You should consider making English subtitles!

[Luminasita]

I heard the word mother quite a few times, I think father too? Good day, and what I -think- was something along the lines of, "Can I?" Hah, watching foreign TV does work, a a little.

Those heads weren't drawn by that class, were they? Looks pretty impressive for 3rd graders!

~Kat

[softypapa]

Hello Kat, The heads were indeed drawn by the kids. I see this often at elementary schools here in Japan where the kids will begin a new year together by making an artistic version of the class to hang on the wall. It's a nice tradition I think and I always enjoy looking these images over and wondering after the personalities of the artists. -Kurt :-)

[MicknFumi]

Apart from the coughing, good to see such a quiet attentive class haha : )

[JapanielGuerrera]

Well, I know now my Japanese is below 3rd grade level lol

Your story time was great. Way to keep them active and smiling =)

[kidzero22]

this class is too advance for me. lol

[weya]

Woo! Softypapa at work!

That was a cool video! Something new for sure! :)

I've wondered what Japanese children would think of the English animal noises ever since I saw how different the Japanese ones were. Haha.

Thanks and 5*! :D

[Kskylin]

Alri~ght. Still got it! I remember reading to the kiddies at Honjo Elementary. I had a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing!

[Derriickk]

why was that little girl wearing a mask at 0:45?

[bonetogo]

in japan sometimes when they wear masks so they wont get sick or so they wont get other people sick when they are.

[kidzero22]

i believe to not spread grems to others.

[softypapa]

Hello Derriickk, bonetogo and kidzero22 have provided the right answers. Medical masks are a common sight in Japan during the cold and flu season. Masks are sometimes even worn by those who are healthy in order to prevent catching anything. Thanks for watching and commenting! -Kurt :-)