Fostering Japanese people who can be active globally
It is first important to build one’s identity. Children who appreciate their roots will establish their own character and perspective.
Human resources that the world needs
Globally renowned universities, including the Ivy League schools, are said to be looking for people with “growth potential,” not just students who perform well in classes and extracurriculars.
So what would “growth potential” mean?
We believe that “growth potential” signifies one’s ability to independently think and act, even without being instructed or influenced by other forces.
Fostering one’s “growth potential” requires exposure to various environments from early childhood, when children are the most curious
Fostering one’s “growth potential” requires exposure to various environments from early childhood, when children are the most curious
Hokuto Education for Nurturing Potential
At Hokuto New York School, we focus on developing your child’s natural talents and potential, because immersing them in their area of interest gives them motivation, leading to their further growth.
Learning & playing intuitively while building lots of experience will nurture a sparkling individuality
Learning & playing intuitively while building lots of experience will nurture a sparkling individuality
Developing your child’s strengths before entering school
For children, to play a lot means to learn a lot. By engaging in things they love to play with, children will develop concentration skills.
Our goal is to give children opportunities to play and learn in new environments, and nurture their capacity to concentrate and self-learn.
When does the brain begin to develop?
Children’s Brain Development and Early Childhood Education
For young children, to play is to learn—through play, their developing brain is stimulated and their potential is enhanced. The principles of Hokuto Education centers around stimulating children’s brain and their growth through diverse kinds of course content. At Hokuto New York School, we aim to bring out your child’s natural abilities in a relaxed and fun environment.
The foundation of a child’s brain development occurs mostly between 0 – 6 years old, and during this period it is important for us to supply the children’s rapidly growing brain with rich experiences.
90% of one’s brain development is completed in childhood, until age six.
Hokuto Education values the individuality of each student and provides educational content which best suits each student. By experiencing the joy of learning from this age, children will grow up to be self-learners. With our multi-faceted course content, our student’s abilities that originally seemed weak will be trained and strengthened, which will make all future learning more effective.
Age 0: Brain development is 30% complete. Be conscious to talk to them.
Age 1: A time to learn how to call objects. Ask them lots of questions like, “What’s this?”
Age 2: A time when curiosity begins to grow, They will begin to ask you, “What’s this?” Be conscious to answer carefully to their curiosities.
Age 3: Use picture books to teach letters and numbers. Expand the scope of their daily experiences.
Age 4: Brain development is 80% complete. Be conscious to give easily understandable answers to all their “why” questions.
Age 5: A time to be absorbing more and more information. Use pictures books with information to supplement their learning activities.
Age 6: Brain development is 90% complete. Make the child develop a habit of experimenting and learning on their own.
The Three Strengths of Hokuto Education
The “three strengths” that Hokuto Education places importance on: the most effective way to nurture these strengths is to create the right environment for raising children in their early years, because these early years influence their brain development the most.
Logical Thinking
Intuition and Judgement
Self-esteem and Broad Mindedness
Once children develop these three strenghs . . .
Children who grow up with Hokuto Education will:
▪Get along easily with friends
▪Find things that interest them by themselves
▪Find ways to enjoy various things and events
▪Grow to be a child who will be needed and valued in the coming era
▪Make friends who respect and appreciate one another
▪Believe in themselves and act on it
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What is Hokuto New York like?
The child can begin with the program which best suit their level.
Our students can participate in lessons remotely from home. This will be a relief for parents who need to take care of younger siblings.
Since our online lessons are available on tablet, students can take lesson even outside their home.
Even if you couldn’t attend a lesson, you can always reschedule.
Our teaching styles will consider and accommodate to the relationship and the conditions of each child and parent.
You can consult with teachers who have experienced raising and educating children overseas.
You will receive parenting advising videos on a weekly basis.
You can participate in a monthly remote gathering (on live video) where you can talk with Kagami-sensei and other parents from class.
Children who play a lot under various environments during childhood tend to develop a rich sense of humanity.
Children can learn how to communicate in ways that makes both them and their friends have a good time, which strengthens social skills. Most of all, playing with ideas, empathizing with others, and sharing feelings to others will all help develop the child’s potential to be individualistic and creative.