なんと、6つの違ったお話を、6つの国の出身のお母さんたちが読んでくれるという豪華版。合わせて、6つの国の言葉で挨拶を学び、それぞれのお母さんたちには、地域での暮らしや子育てについて感じていることを話してもらいました。
・日本は治安がよく、生活も便利。
・外出した時に授乳やおむつ交換の場所があって、
助かる。
・医療費補助があり、予防接種も整っている。
小児科の先生もやさしい。
悩み事としては、
・子供が学校にいる時間が長く、宿題も多い。
・夏休みや冬休みに遊びに行ける場所を、もっと知りたい。
多文化子育て「いちご一会」が、外国出身のママたちやパパたちの悩みや不安を少しでも、解消できる場になると嬉しいですね。
当日は、午前11時からと午後1時半からの2回に分けて、7人のお母さんが、選りすぐりの絵本をお国の言葉で読んで下さいました。どきどき、わくわくしながら、大人も子供もうっとり聞きほれました。絵本の一覧です。
・『スターフルーツの木』(フンさん、ベトナム出身)
・『はらぺこあおむし』(フンさん・キンイさん、台湾出身)
・『長くつしたのピッピ』(ミリアムさん、スウェーデン出身)
・『かえるの王子さま』(リナさん、マレーシア出身)
・『きっと飛べるはず』(ジーナさん、米国出身)
・『くまさん くまさん なにみてるの?』(麗栄さん、中国出身)
各国の子供たちに人気のある本や、日本の子供たちにもなじみのある本など、素敵な本ばかりです。日本で手に入るものもあります。興味のある絵本があったら、ぜひ、読んでみてください。
次回の多文化子育てひろば「いちご一会」は12月4日開催予定、場所はCafe ここらくです。皆さんの参加をお待ちしています。
また、にほんご学習室では学習者の増加に伴い、日本語学習をサポートしてくださる学習ボランティアを募集しています。ご興味のある方は、ぜひ、せいかグローバルネット事務局までご連絡ください。外国語を話せる必要はありません。
(Reported by Naoko & Tomoko. Edited & Translated by Mariko. Photos taken by Shinichiro.)
(Reported by Naoko & Tomoko. Edited & Translated by Mariko. Photos taken by Shinichiro.)
Our 7th Ichigo-Ichie took part in the community’s annual event Seika Festival.This meeting was held at Keihannna Plaza in Seika Town.
Today’s extended edition of Ichigo-Ichie had six stories told by seven mothers as well as some introductions of greetings in six languages: Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Swedish, Malaysian, Hawaiian and Chinese.
We also interviewed each mom and found out what they think of living in the Seika area. They said things like:
It's safe here and things are easily available. Diaper changing stations and facilities for breastfeeding are helpful.
Medical costs are reasonable and vaccination services are well-developed.
Some pediatricians are approachable.The area has both of a good access to popular places such as Kyoto, Osaka and Nara and a quality of country life.
Today’s extended edition of Ichigo-Ichie had six stories told by seven mothers as well as some introductions of greetings in six languages: Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Swedish, Malaysian, Hawaiian and Chinese.
We also interviewed each mom and found out what they think of living in the Seika area. They said things like:
It's safe here and things are easily available. Diaper changing stations and facilities for breastfeeding are helpful.
Some pediatricians are approachable.The area has both of a good access to popular places such as Kyoto, Osaka and Nara and a quality of country life.
However, some complain about:
Kids spending long hours at school and having a lot of homework to do.
Having a hard time finding a good place to visit during long holidays.
I'm sure many people also feel this way, so let’s work together to make Seika an easier and happier place to live in.
Here’s a list of the books read today by the seven moms.
The 11 a.m. session included:
The Starfruit Tree, by Thuy Uyen Sato (read by Huong from Vietnam)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle (read by Yufen and Hsin Yi from Taiwan)
Pippi Longstocking, by Astrid Lindgren (read by Myriam from Sweden)
The 1:30 p.m. session included:
The Frog Prince, by Suhaiza (read by Rina from Malaysia)
Why Can’t I Fly? , by Rita Gelman (read by Gina from the U.S.A.)
Brown Bear, Brown bear, What Do You See?, by Bill Martin Jr. (read by Li Rong)
These are books popular among children in various countries including Japan.Why not try and read one for yourself! Some are available at bookstores and libraries in the area.
We look forward to seeing you all at our next Ichigo-Ichie on December 10th at Cafe Kokoraku!
(Reported by Naoko & Tomoko. Edited & Translated by Mariko. Photos taken by Shinichiro.)